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THE  UNIVERSITY 

OF  ILLINOIS 

LIBRARY 

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INDEX 


SPECIAL  KAILROAD  LAWS 


MASSACHUSETTS 


By   EDWARD    L.   PIERCE. 


BOSTON: 

WRIGHT    &    POTTER,    STATE    PRINTERS, 
Corner  of  Milk  and  Federal  Streets. 

1874. 


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P  til 


EXPLANATION. 


This  volume  has  been  prepared  under  the  authority 
of  chapter  71  of  the  Resolves  of  1870,  which  directs 
the  railroad  commissioners  "  to  make  analyses,  indexes 
and  tables  of  reference  to  the  charters  of  the  railroad 
corporations  of  the  Commonwealth,  and  to  all  special 
laws  relating  to  said  corporations,"  with  power  to 
appoint  a  competent  assistant  for  the  purpose. 

Members  of  the  legislature  and  others,  having  occa- 
sion  to   refer   to    such   legislation,  have   been  embar- 
rassed with  the  difficulty  of  tracing  the  large  number 
of  acts  and  resolves    concerning   railroads,  beginning 
with  the  year   1826,  which   are   printed  in   the  com- 
^  pilation  of  the  Special  Laws   or   the    annual  series  of 
Acts  and   Resolves.     This   index   or   digest,  collating 
%  under  the  name  of  each  company  abstracts  of  all  laws 
oj   relating  to  it,  is  designed  to  facilitate  and  abridge  the 
y^- labor  of  investigation  which  has   been  hitherto  found 
5    necessary. 

The  aim  has  been  to  indicate  the  principal  matters 
or  points  of  each  act  or  section  with  sufficient  par- 
ticularity  to   direct   to   the    true    sources    of   inquiry. 


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iv  Explanation. 

'No  attempt  has  been  made  to  dispense  with  the 
need  of  referring  to  the  statute  itself.  That  would 
be  impracticable,  as  it  would  involve  almost  an  entire 
reprinting,  and  require  several  volumes  instead  of  one. 

The  companies  have  been  arranged  topograpically, 
or  in  families.  Thus,  beginning  with  the  south- 
eastern section  of  the  State,  those  which  have  been 
consolidated  into,  or  are  connected  with,  the  Old 
Colony  Railroad  Company,  are  arranged  together. 
A  similar  arrangement  is  adopted  for  other  sections 
by  grouping  together  the  companies  which  are  iden- 
tified by  corporate  unions  or  locality.  This  method, 
it  is  believed,  will  aid  the  inquirer  more  than  an 
alphabetical  order  maintained  in  the  volume.  Alpha- 
betical lists  precede  the  Index  and  enable  him  to 
find  readily  the  name  of  any  company. 

The  railroads  are  distributed  into  four  classes: — 
1.  The  steam  railroads  used  generally  for  freight  and 
passengers,  occupying  pages  1—426.  2.  The  freight 
railroads,  occupying  pages  427-449.  3.  The  miscel- 
laneous railroads  or  railroad  tracks,  occupying  pages 
450-462.  4.  The  street  or  horse  railroads,  occu- 
pying pages  463-494.  It  was  not  considered  neces- 
sary to  extend  the  abstract  of  the  street  railroad 
companies  beyond  a  brief  reference  to  the  act. 

Foreign  railroad  companies  referred  to  in  the 
statutes  of  the  Commonwealth  are  included  in  the 
same  manner  as  the  domestic  companies. 


Explanation.  v 

The  legislation  is  noted  under  the  name  of  each 
company  in  chronological  order,  beginning  with  the 
charter.  But,  as  far  as  practicable,  under  each  act, 
the  references  to  later  additional  or  amendatory  legis- 
lation are  noted  in  brackets.  These  are  much  ex- 
tended under  important  heads,  as  location  and  capital 
stock. 

The  compilation  known  as  the  Special  Laws  is 
cited  wherever  the  act  is  found  in  them,  but  the 
date  and  chapter  being  given,  it  can  be  traced  as 
well  in  the  annual  series  of  the  Acts  and  Resolves. 
This  series  has  been  carefully  examined,  in  order  to 
detect  any  acts  which  have  been  omitted  from  the 
Special  Laws,  as  also  to  include  resolves  which  are 
not  comprised  in  that  compilation.  The  reported 
decisions  of  the  Supreme  Judicial  Court,  which  con- 
strue or  illustrate  the  legislation,  have  been  cited  in 
the  appropriate  places. 

No  legislation  later  than  that  of  1873  has  been 
cited.  In  the  addenda  are  four  citations,  which  were 
omitted  in  the  proper  places — these  referring  to  the 
Old  Colony  Railroad  Company,  the  Milford  and 
Woonsocket  Railroad  Company,  the  Rhode  Island 
and  Massachusetts  Railroad  Company,  and  the  Exeter 
and  Salisbury  Railway  Company. 

This  being  the  first  entire  index  of  the  special 
acts  and  resolves  concerning  railroads,  now  greatly 
multiplied  in  number,  and  covering  a  period  of  nearly 


vi  Explanation. 

half  a  century,  it  may  not  be  altogether  free  from 
defects  or  omissions,  but  no  pains  have  been  spared 
to  realize  the  best  attainable  accuracy  and  complete- 
ness. 

Boston,  6  April,  1874. 


Alphabetical  Lists.  vii 


ALPHABETICAL    LISTS. 


Page 

Adams  and  Bennington  Railroad  Corporation, 410 

Agricultural  Branch  Eailroad  Company, 236 

Albany  and  West  Stockbridge  Railroad  Company, 426 

Amesbury  Railroad  Company, 175 

Amberst  and  Belchertown  Railroad  Company, 365 

Amherst  Branch  Railroad  Company, 375 

Andover  and  Haverhill  Railroad  Corporation, 187 

Andover  and  Wilmington  Railroad  Corporation, 186 

Asbury  Grove  Railroad  Company, 168 

Ashburnham  Railroad  Company, 281 

Ashuelot  Railroad  Company, 384 

Athol  and  Enfield  Railroad  Company,         .                 372 

Attleborough  Branch  Railroad  Company, 89 

Barre  and  North  Brookfield  Railroad  Company, 358 

Barre  and  Worcester  Railroad  Company, 354 

Bedford,  Lexington  and  Arlington  Railroad  Company,      ....  265 

Bedford  Railroad  Company,  No.  1,                264 

Bedford  Railroad  Company,  No.  2, .        .  264 

Bellingham  Branch  Railroad  Company, 128 

Berkshire  Railroad  Company, 411 

Berksbire  and  New  York  Railroad  Company, 421 

Billerica  Branch  Railroad  Company, 227 

Boston  and  Albany  Railroad  Company, 324 

Boston  and  Albany  Railroad  Corporation, 332 

Boston  and  Lowell  Railroad  Corporation, 212 

Boston  and  Maine  Railroad  Company,  No.  1, 188 

Boston  and  Maine  Railroad  Company,  No.  2, 201 

Boston  and  Maine  Railroad  Extension  Company, 201 

Boston  and  New  York  Central  Railroad  Company, 107 

Boston  and  Ontario  Railroad  Company,       .        .        .        .        .        .        .  225 

Boston  and  Portland  Railroad  Corporation, 188 


viii  Alphabetical  Lists. 

Page 

Boston  and  Providence  Railroad  and  Transportation  Company,      .        .  75 

Boston  and  Providence  Railroad  Corporation, 65 

Boston  and  Taunton  Railroad  Company, 95 

Boston  and  "Worcester  Railroad  Corporation, 306 

Boston,  Barre  and  Gardner  Railroad  Corporation, 355 

Boston,  Clinton  and  Fitchburg  Railroad  Company, 239 

Boston,  Concord  and  Montreal  Railroad  Company,    .        .        .        .  233 

Boston,  Hartford  and  Erie  Railroad  Company, 121 

Boston,  Norwich  and  New  London  Railroad  Company,      ....  351 

Boston,  Providence  and  Taunton  Railroad  Corporation,    ....  94 

Brattleborough  and  Fitchburg  Railroad  Company, 290 

Bridge  water  and  Abington  Branch  Railroad, *  55 

Bridgewater  and  Taunton  Railroad  Company, 59 

Brighton  and  Newton  Railroad  Company, 333 

Brighton  Branch  Railroad  Company, 332 

Brookline  Branch  Railroad, 313 

Canal  Railroad, .        .-                .        .  400 

Canton  and  Hyde  Park  Railroad  Company, 78 

Cape  Cod  Branch  Railroad  Company, 34 

Cape  Cod  Central  Railroad  Company, 40 

Cape  Cod  Railroad  Company, 36 

Charles  River  Railroad  Company, 116 

Charles  River  Branch  Railroad  Company, 115 

Charlestown  Branch  Railroad  Corporation,  No.  1, 244 

Charlestown  Branch  Railroad  Company,  No.  2, 245 

Chebacco  Branch  Railroad  Company,  No.  1, 169 

Chebacco  Branch  Railroad  Company,  No.  2, 169 

Chebacco  Branch  Railroad  Company,  No.  3, 170 

Cheshire  Railroad  Company, 277 

Cohasset  and  Scituate  Branch  Railroad  Corporation,         ....  49 

Concord  Railroad  Company, 233 

Concord  and  Claremont  Railroad  Company, 233 

Concord  and  Portsmouth  Railroad  Company, 233 

Connecticut  and  Passumpsic  Rivers  Railroad  Company,   ....  233 

Connecticut  River  Railroad  Company, 378 

Contocook  River  Railroad  Company, N     .        .        .  233 

Danvers  Railroad  Company, .        .  182 

Da  nvers  and  Georgetown  Railroad  Company, 181 

Dedham  Branch  Railroad, 76 

Dighton  and  Somerset  Railroad  Company, 23 

Dorchester  and  Milton  Branch  Railroad  Company, 25 


Alphabetical  Lists.  ix 

Page 

Dorchester  and  Milton  Extension  Railroad  Company,  No.  1,    .  27 
Dorchester  and  Milton  Extension  Railroad  Company,  No.  2,    .        .        .28 

Duxbnry  Branch  Railroad  Company, 51 

Duxlmry  and  Cohasset  Railroad  Company,         ..'....  49 

East  Thompson  Railroad  Company, 113 

East  Walpole  Branch  Railroad  Company,  No.  1, 129 

East  Walpole  Branch  Railroad  Company,  No.  2, 129 

Eastern  Railroad  Company, 138 

Eastern  Railroad  Company  (of  New  Hampshire), 159 

Easton  Branch  Railroad  Corporation, 78 

Erie  Railroad  Company, 127 

Essex  Railroad  Company, 206 

Essex  Branch  Railroad  Company, 167 

European  and  North  American  Railway, 203 

Exeter  Railway  Company, 173 

Exeter  and  Salisbury  Railway  Company, 173,  494 

Fairhaven  Branch  Railroad  Company, 42 

Fall  River  Railroad  Company, 9 

Fall  River  Branch  Railroad  Company, 6 

Fall  River  Mill  Road,  Railroad  and  Ferry  Company,         ....  59 

Fall  River,  Warren  and  Providence  Railroad  Company,     ....  61 

Fall  River  and  Warren  Railroad  Company, 61 

Farmington  Valley  Railroad  Company, 393 

Fitchburg  and  Worcester  Railroad  Company, 344 

Fitchburg  Railroad  Company, 247 

Forest  River  Railroad  Company, 163 

Foxborough  Branch  Railroad  Company, 242 

Framingham  Branch  Railroad  Company, 269 

Framingham  and  Lowell  Railroad  Company, 240 

Franklin  Railroad  Company, 302 

Fresh  Pond  Branch  Railroad, 262 

» 

Georgetown  Branch  Railroad  Company, 184 

Georgetown  and  Andover  Railroad  Company, 184 

Georgetown  and  Danvers  Railroad  Company, 185 

Gloucester  Branch  Railroad, 164 

Gloucester  and  Lanesville  Railroad  Company, 167 

Grafton  aud  Millbury  Railroad  Company, 334 

Grafton  Centre  Railroad  Company, 335 

Grand  Hotel  Branch  Railroad  Company, 136 

Granite  Railway  Company, 30 

b 


x  Alphabetical  Lists. 

Page 

Great  Northern  Railroad  Company, 232 

Greenfield  and  Fitchbnrg  Railroad  Company, 279 

Greenfield  and  Northampton  Railroad  Company, 378 

Grey  Lock  Railroad  Company, 420 

Groton  Branch  Railroad  Company, 273 

Groton  and  East  Wilton  Railroad  Company, 343 

Hampden  Railroad  Company, 396 

Hampshire  and  Franklin  Railroad  Company,     .        .        .    •    .        .        .  393 

Hampshire  and  Hampden  Railroad  Corporation, 397 

Hanover  Branch  Railroad  Company, 51 

Harlem  Railroad, 413 

Hartford  and  New  Haven  Railroad  Company, 386 

Hartford  and  Springfield  Railroad  Company, 384 

Hartford,  Providence  and  Fishkill  Railroad  Company,      ....  104 

Harvard  Branch  Railroad  Company,    .        .        .        .        .        .        .        .  268 

Holyoke  and  Belchertown  Railroad  Company, 395 

Holyoke  and  Westfield  Railroad  Company, 395 

Hoosac  Rail,  or  McAdamized  Road  Company, 405 

Hopkinton  Railroad  Company, 337 

Hopkinton  Branch  Railroad  Company,  No.  1, 335 

Hopkinton  Branch  Railroad  Company,  No.  2, 335 

Hopkinton  and  Milford  Railroad  Company, 336 

Horn  Pond  Branch  Railroad  Company, 226 

Honsatonic  Railroad  Company, 420 

Hudson  and  Berkshire  Railroad  Company, 418 

Hudson  and  Boston  Railroad  Corporation, 426 

Indian  Orchard  Railroad  Corporation, 389 

Konkapot  Valley  Railroad  Company, 414 

Lake  Rock  Granite  Company, 211 

Lancaster  Railroad  Company, 346 

Lancaster  and  Sterling  Branch  Railroad  Company, 271 

Lebanon  Springs  Railroad  Company, 407 

Lee  and  Hudson  Railroad  Company, 421 

Lee  and  New  Haven  Railroad  Company, 424 

Lexington  and  Arlington  (West  Cambridge)  Railroad  Company,    .        .  262 

Lexington  and  Chelmsford  Railroad  Company, 228 

Lowell  and  Andover  Railroad  Company, 212 

Lowell  and  Andover  (Lowell  and  Lawrence)  Railroad  Company,    .        .  234 

Lowell  and  Lawrence  Railroad  Company, 234 


Alphabetical  Lists.  xi 

Page 

Maine,  New  Hampshire  and  Massachusetts  Railroad,        ....  201 

Manchester  and  Lawrence  Railroad,    .        . 203 

Manchester  and  North  Weare  R.  R.  Co., 233 

Mansfield  and  Framingham  Railroad  Company, 243 

Mansfield  and  Somerset  Railroad  Company, 92 

Marblehead  Branch  Railroad,        .        .   • 161 

Marblehead  and  Lynn  Railroad  Company, 162 

Marblehead  and  Lynn  Branch  Railroad  Company,     .....  162 

Marlborough  Branch  Railroad  Company, 272 

Massachusetts  Central  Railroad  Company, 303 

Massachusetts  Railroad  Corporation, 338 

Matfield  Railroad  Company, 54 

Medford  Branch  Railroad  Company,     .                 203 

Medway  Branch  Railroad  Company, .  127 

Middleborough  Railroad  Corporation,  ........  7 

Middleborough  and  Plympton  Railroad  Company, 54 

Middleborough  and  Taunton  Railroad  Corporation,  .....  58 

Middlesex  Central  Railroad  Company, .  265 

Midland  Land  Damage  Company, 113 

Midland  Railroad  Company,  No.  1, 103 

Midland  Railroad  Company,  No.  2,       ........        .  110 

Milford  Branch  Railroad, 313 

Milford  and  Woonsocket  Railroad  Company, 133,  494 

Mill  bury  and  Southbridge  Railroad  Company, 333 

Millbury  Branch  Railroad,     .        . •    .        .  313 

Milton  Branch  Railroad, 27 

Monadnock  Railroad  Company, 279 

Monaduock  Railroad  Company  (of  New  Hampshire),        ....  281 

Montreal  and  Vermont  Junction  Railroad  Company,         .        .        .        .  233 

Mount  Holyoke  Railroad  Company, 394 

Mount  Hope  Branch  Railroad, 34 

Mount  Hope  Railroad  Corporation, 96 

Mount  Pleasant  Branch  Railroad  Company, 29 

Mount  Tom  and  Easthampton  Railroad  Company, 383 

Nashua  Railroad  Company, 339 

Nashua,  Acton  and  Boston  Railroad  Company, 241 

Nashua  and  Groton  Railroad  Company, 342 

Nashua  and  Lowell  Railroad  Corporation,  No.  1, 228 

Nashua  and  Lowell  Railroad  Corporation,  No.  2, 231 

Nashua  and  Rochester  Railroad  Company, 343 

New  Bedford  Railroad  Company, 88 

New  Bedford  and  Fall  River  Railroad  Company, 92 


xii  Alphabetical  Lists. 

Page 

New  Bedford  ami  Fall  River  Railway  Company, 93 

New  Bedford  aud  Middleborough  Railroad  Company,        ....  55 

New  Bedford  and  Taunton  Railroad  Corporation, 84 

Newburyport  Railroad  Company, 178 

Newburyport  City  Railroad  Company, 170 

New  Haven  and  Northampton  Company, 398 

New  Haven,  Hartford  and  Springfield  Railroad  Company,       .        .        .  386 

New  London  Northern  Railroad  Company, 367 

New  London,  Palmer  and  Amherst  Railroad  Company,      ....  367 

New  London,  Palmer  and  Swift  River  Railroad  Company,        .        .        .  371 

New  London,  Willimantic  and  Palmer  Railroad  Company,       .        .        .  363 

New  Loudon,  Williniantic  and  Springfield  Railroad  Company,         .        .  365 

Newport  and  Fall  River  Railroad  Corporation, 14 

New  York  and  Boston  Railroad  Company, 119 

New  York  and  Harlem  Railroad  Company, 414 

New  York  and  New  England  Railroad  Company, 126 

New  York  and  New  Haven  Railroad  Company, 388 

New  York,  Boston  and  Providence  Railroad  Company,      ....  75 

New  York,  New  Haven  and  Hartford  Railroad  Company,         .        .        .  388 

Norfolk  County  Railroad  Company, 99 

North  Adams  and  Bennington  Railroad  Company, 411 

North  Attleborough  Brauch  Railroad  Company, 90 

North  Beverly  Branch  Railroad  Company, 163 

Northampton  and  Amherst  Railroad  Company, 376 

Northampton  and  Shelburne  Falls  Railroad  Company,  No.  1,   .        .        .  401 

Northampton  aud  Shelburne  Falls  Railroad  Company,  No.  2,  .        .        .  401 

Northampton  and  Springfield  Railroad  Corporation, 376 

Northampton  aud  Westfield  Railroad  Corporation, 397 

Northern  Railroad  Company, 233 

Norwich  and  Worcester  Railroad  Company, 343 

Ogdensburg  aud  Lake  Champlain  Railroad  Company,       ....  233 

Old  Colony  aud  Fall  River  Railroad  Company, 11 

Old  Colony  and  Newport  Railway  Company, 14 

Old  Colony  Railroad  Company, 21,  426,  494 

Old  Colony  Railroad  Corporation, 1 

Old  Colony  (New  Bedford  and  Taunton)  Railroad  Corporation,        .        .  84 

Peterborough  and  Shirley  Railroad  Company, 270 

Pitrstield  aud  New  Haveu  Railroad  Company, 422 

Pittsfield  and  North  Adams  Railroad  Corporation, 403 

Pittsneld  and  West  Stockbridge  Railroad  Company,  No.  1,       .        .        .  414 

Pittsfield  and  "West  Stockbridge  Railroad  Company,  No.  2,  415 


Alphabetical  Lists.  xiii 

Page 

Plymouth  and  Sandwich  Railroad  Company, 46 

Plymouth  and  Vineyard  Sound  Railroad  Company, 45 

Plymouth  and  Warehani  Railroad  Company, 47 

Plymouth  County  Railroad  Company, 55 

Plympton  and  Wareharn  Railroad  Company, 53 

Plympton  Branch  Railroad  Company, 53 

Portland,  Saco  and  Portsmouth  Railroad  Company, 159 

Providence  and  Bristol  Railroad  Company, 96 

Providence  and  Bristol  Railroad  Company  (of  Rhode  Island),          .        .  97 

Providence  and  Worcester  Railroad  Company, 352 

Providence,  Warren  and  Bristol  Railroad  Company,  .....  97 

Providence,  Warren  and  Fall  River  Railroad  Company,    ....  63 

Providence,  Warren  and  Fall  River  Railroad  Company  (of  Rhode  Island),  64 

Quanapowitt  Railroad  Company, 211 

Quincy  Branch  Railroad  Company, 32 

Quincy  Point  Railroad  Company, 33 

Randolph  and  Bridgewater  Railroad  Corporation, 8 

Rhode  Island  and  Massachusetts  Railroad  Company,         ....  494 

Rockport  Railroad  Company,  No.  1, 165 

Rockport  Railroad  Company,  Xo.  2, 166 

Rockville  and  Springfield  Railroad  Company, 370 

Roxbury  Branch  Railroad  Company, 137 

Rutland  Railroad  Company, 290 

Rutland  and  Burlington  Railroad  Company, 290 

Salem  and  Lowell  Railroad  Company, 176 

Salisbury  and  East  Kingston  Railroad  Company,  No.  1,    .        .        .        .  172 

Salisbury  and  East  Kingston  Railroad  Company,  No.  2,    .        .        .        .  172 

Salisbury  Branch  Railroad  Company, 171 

Salisbury  Railroad  Company,  No.  1, 172 

Salisbury  Railroad  Company,  No.  2, •  414 

Saugus  Branch  Railroad  Company, 160 

Seekonk  Branch  Railroad  Company, 91 

Shawmut  Railroad  Company, 33 

Sheffield  Railroad  Company, 413 

Sherborn  and  South  Natick  Railroad  Company, 135 

Silver  Lake  Bransh  Railroad  Company, 52 

Silver  Lake  Ice  Company, 53 

Somerset  and  Mansfield  Railroad  Company,        ......  92 

South  Reading  Branch  Railroad  Company, 209 

South  Shore  Railroad  Company, 47 


xiv  Alphabetical  Lists. 

Page 

Southbridge  and  Blackstone  Railroad  Company, 105 

Southbridge  and  Palmer  Railroad  Company,  No.  1, 362 

Southbridge  and  Palmer  Railroad  Company,  No.  2, 362 

Southern  Midland  Railroad  Company, 114 

Southern  Vermont  Railroad  Company, 301 

Springfield  and  Athol  Railroad  Company, 374 

Springfield  and  Farmington  Valley  Railroad  Company,    ....  391 

Springfield  and  Longmeadow  Railroad  Corporation,         ....  389 

Springfield  and  New  London  Railroad  Company, 391 

Springfield,  Athol  and  Northeastern  Railroad  Company, ....  374 

Stanstead,  Shefford  and  Chambly  Railroad  Company,       ....  233 

Stockbridge  and  Pittsfield  Railroad  Company, 418 

Stone  Quarry  Railroad  Company, 275,  449 

Stoneham  Branch  Railroad  Company,  No.  1, 204 

Stonehani  Branch  Railroad  Company,  No.  2, 204 

Stoneham  Brauch  Railroad  Company,  No.  3,       .....  205 

Stony  Brook  Railroad  Corporation, 274 

Stoughton  Branch  Railroad  Company, 76 

Stoughton,  Canton  and  Hyde  Park  Railroad  Corporation,        ...  80 

Sullivan  Railroad  Company, 233 

Snncook  Valley  Railroad  Company, 233 

Swift  River  Railroad  Company, 370 

Taunton  Branch  Railroad  Corporation, 80 

Taunton  and  Middleborough  Railroad  Corporation, 57 

Taunton  and  Providence  Railway  Company, 89 

Troy  and  Boston  Railroad  Company, 301 

Troy  and  Greenfield  Railroad  Company, 291 

Turner's  Falls  Branch  Railroad  Company, 291 

Tyngsborough  and  Brookline  Railroad  Company, 231 

Vermont  and  Canada  Railroad  Company, .  233 

Vermont  and  Massachusetts  Railroad  Company, 281 

Vermont  Central  Railroad  Company, 233 

Vineyard  Sound  Railroad  Company, 44 

Wakefield,  Melrose  and  Maiden  Railroad  Company, 211 

Walpole  Railroad  Company, 98 

Waltham  and  Newton  Branch  Railroad  Company,    ......  267 

Waltham  and  Watertown  Branch  Railroad  Company,       ....  267 

Ware  River  Railroad  Company,  No.  1, 359 

Ware  River  Railroad  Company,  No.  2, 360 

Watertown  Branch  Railroad  Company, 266 


Alphabetical  Lists.  xv 

Page 

Wayland  and  Sudbury  Branch  Railroad  Company, 275 

Weir  Branch  Railroad  Corporation, 83 

Wenhani  Lake  Branch  Railroad  Company, 164 

Weal  Amesbury  Branch  Railroad  Company, 174 

West  Dedham  Branch  Railroad  Company, 131 

West  Dedham  Branch  Railroad  Corporation, 131 

West  Newbury  Railroad  Company, 185 

West  Stockbridge  Branch  Railroad  Company, 418 

West  Stockbridge  Railroad  Company, 415 

West  Stockbridge  Railroad  Corporation, 416 

Western  Railroad  Corporation, 314 

Western  Vermont  Railroad  Company, 404 

Western  Vermont  and  Massachusetts  Railroad  Company,         .        .        .  404 

White  Mountains  Railroad  Company, .        .  233 

Williamsburg  and  North  Adams  Railroad  Company,          ....  408 

Williamsburg,  North  Adams  and  Lebanon  Springs  Railroad  Company,  .  410 

Williamstown  and  Hancock  Railroad  Company,         ......  405 

Willimantic  and  Thompson  Railroad  Company, 104 

Wilmington  and  Cambridge  Railroad  Company, 227 

Wilmington  Branch  Railroad  Company, 227 

Wilton  Railroad  Company, 233 

Winchendon  Railroad  Company, 276 

Woburn  Branch  Railroad  Company, 225 

Woburn  Branch  Extension  Railroad  Company,  .        .        .        .        .        .  226 

Wood's  Hole  Railroad  Company, 46 

Woonsocket  Union  Railroad  Company, 136 

Worcester  and  Nashua  Railroad  Company, 339 

Worcester  and  Norwich  Railroad  Company, 347 

Worcester  and  Shrewsbury  Railroad  Company, .  " 338 

Wrentham  and  Foxborough  Railroad  Company, 94 

Wrentham  Branch  Railroad  Corporation,  No.  1, 132 

Wrentham  Branch  Railroad  Corporation,  No.  2, 132 

Wrentham  Branch  Railroad  Corporation,  No.  3, 132 


FREIGHT  RAILROAD  COMPANIES. 

Albany  Street  Freight  Railway  Company, 444 

Cambridgeport  Railroad  Company, •  .  435 

Charlestown  Freight  Railroad  Company, 448 

Chelsea  Branch  Railroad  Company, 427 

Commercial  Freight  Railway  Company,      .        .        .        .        .        .        .  439 


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Page 

East  Boston  Eailroad  Company, 438 

East  Boston  Freight  Railroad  Company, 437 

Grand  Junction  Eailroad  and  Depot  Company, 428 

Granite  Railway  Company, 449 

Marginal  Freight  Railway  Company,  .        .  • 440 

Mystic  River  Railroad, 445 

South  Boston  Freight  Railway  Company,  .        .        .        .        .        .        .  444 

Stone  Quarry  Railroad  Company, 275,  449 

Union  Railroad  Company,     . 435 

Union  Freight  Horse  Railroad  Company, 439 

Union  Freight  Railroad  Company, 442 

Weymouth  Branch  Freight  Railroad  Company,         .....  449 


MISCELLANEOUS  RAILROADS  AND  TRACKS. 

North  American  Steam  Coach  Company, 450 

Pneumatic  Dispatch  Company  of  Massachusetts, 450 

Worcester  Railroad  Company, 451 

Worcester  Branch  Railroad  Company,  No.  1, 451 

Worcester  Branch  Railroad  Company,  No.  2, 451 

Marine  Railways  in  Barnstable, 461 

Beverly, 459 

Boston, 458 

Charlestown, 458 

Chatham, 462 

Edgartown, 461 

Fairhaven, 460 

Gloucester, 459 

Holmes'  Hole, 461 

New  Bedford, 460 

Plymouth, 460 

Provincetown, 462 

Quincy, 460 

Rochester, 460 


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Page 

Marine  Railways  in  Salem, 459 

Salisbury, .        .  460 

Wellfleet, 462 

Railroad  Tracks  in  Abington, 455 

Boston, '              .        .        .  452 

Chelsea  and  Maiden, 454 

Fairhaven, 455 

Fall  River, 455 

Gloucester  and  Rockport, 456 

Groton, 457 

Hanover, 456 

Holyoke  and  South  Hadley, 458 

Lowell, "...  457 

Mansfield, 456 

Marlborough, 457 

Monson, 458 

Newburyport, 457 

Provincetown, 456 

Quincy, 455 

Worcester, 457 


STREET  RAILROAD  COMPANIES. 

Arlington  and  Lexington  Street  Railway  Company, 473 

Arlington  Horse  Railroad  Company, 473 

Belmont  Horse  Railroad  Company,       .        . 474 

Boston  and  Chelsea  Railroad  Company, 481 

Boston  and  Lynn  Union  Railway  Company, 484 

Boston  and  West  Roxbury  Railroad  Company, 466 

Boston,  Lynn  and  Peabody  Railway  Company, 484 

Broadway  Railroad  Company, 467 

Brookline  Railroad  Company, .        .  464 

Brookline  and  Back  Bay  Street  Railway  Company, 465 

Cambridge  Railroad  Company, 470 

Campello,  North  Bridgewater  and  Holbrook  Street  Railway  Company,  .  490 

Chelsea  and  East  Boston  Street  Railway  Company, 482 

Chelsea  Beach  Railroad  Company, 482 

Cliftondalo  Railroad  Company, 478 

Cohasset  and  Scituate  Street  Railway  Company, 490 

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Page 

Dedham  and  West  Roxbury  Railroad  Company, 466 

Dorchester  Avenue  Railroad  Company, 468 

Dorchester  Extension  Railway  Company, 469 

Dorchester  and  Roxbury  Railroad  Company, 469 

Dnxbury  Railroad  Company, 490 

Duxbury  Street  Railroad  Company, 490 

Everett  and  Chelsea  Street  Railway  Company, 483 

Fall  River  Street  Railway  Company, 490 

Fitchburg  Street  Railway  Company, 490 

Graves  End  Branch  Street  Railway  Company,    .        .        .        .                .  485 

Highland  Street  Railway  Company, 467 

Hyde  Park  Branch  Railway  Company, 488 

* 

Kenoza  Street  Railway  Company, 488 

Lowell  Horse  Railroad  Company, 487 

Lynn  City  Street  Railway  Company, 484 

Lynn  and  Boston  Railroad  Company, 483 

Maiden  and  Melrose  Railroad  Company, 477 

Medford  and  Charlestown  Railroad  Company, 476 

Melrose  and  South  Reading  Horse  Railroad  Company,       .        .        .        .  477 

Melrose  and  South  Reading  Railroad  Company, 477 

Merrimac  Street  Railway  Company,     .               , 488 

Merrimac  Valley  Horse  Railroad  Company, 487 

Metropolitan  Railroad  Company, 463 

Middlesex  Railroad  Company, 475 

New  Bedford  Street  Railroad  Company,       .        .        .        .     -    .        .        .  489 

New  Bedford  and  Fairhaven  Railway  Company, 489 

New  Bedford  and  Fairhaven  Street  Railway  Company,  No.  1,  .        .        .  489 

New  Bedford  and  Fairhaven  Street  Railway  Company,  No.  2,  .        .        .  489 

Newburyport  and  Amesbury  Horse  Railroad  Company,     .        .        .        .  486 

Newburyport  and  Plum  Island  Street  Railway  Company,         .        .        .  487 

Newton  Railroad  Company, 473 

Nonantura  Railroad  Company, 474 

North  Woburn  Street  Railroad  Company, 478 

Northampton  Street  Railway  Company,      . 493 

Northampton  and  Williamsburg  Street  Railway  Company,       .        .        .  492 

Northampton,  Hadley  and  Amherst  Street  Railway  Company,          .        .  493 


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Page 

Quincy  Railroad  Company, 470 

Quincy  Point  Street  Railway  Company, 470 

Salem  Street  Railway, 486 

Salem  and  South  Danvers  Railroad  Company, 485 

Somerville  Horse  Railroad  Company, 474 

South  Boston  Railroad  Company,         .        .        .        .        .        .        .        .  468 

South  Danvers  and  Lynn  Street  Railway  Company,  .        .        .        .        .  486 

Springfield  Horse  Railroad  Company, 492 

Springfield  Street  Railway  Company, 492 

Stoneham  Street  Railroad  Company, 478 

Suburban  Railroad  Company, .        .  •      479 

Suffolk  Railroad  Company, 479 

Taunton  Street  Railway  Company, .        .  488 

Union  Railway  Company, 472 

Waltham  and  Newton  Street  Railway  Company, 474 

Waltham  and  Watertown  Railroad  Company, 473 

West  Cambridge  Horse  Railroad  Company, 472 

West  Roxbury  Railroad  Company, 465 

Western  Avenue  Railroad  Company, »  .  466 

Westfield  Street  Railway  Company, 493 

Winnisimmet  Railroad  Company, 482 

Winthrop  Railroad  Company, 480 

Worcester  Horse  Railroad  Company, 490 

Worcester  Street  Railway  Company, 491 

Worcester  and  Shrewsbury  Street  Railway  Company,       ....  491 


INDEX 

OF  THE 

SPECIAL  RAILROAD  LAWS  OF  MASSACHUSETTS. 


[The  reference,  S.  L.,  is  to  the  Massachusetts  Special  Laws.] 


OLD    COLONY  RAILROAD    CORPORATION.* 

1844— (March  16).     Ch.  150;  vol.  8   Special  Laws,  389.     Original 
charter. 
§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 

§  2.  Location  from  South  Boston  to  Plymouth  by  one  of  two 
routes. 

[Location  changed,  enlarged,  and  extended. 

1845,  ch.  126 ;  8  S.  L.  456.    From  South  Boston  to  the  vicinity  of  Albany  and 

Beach  streets  in  Boston. 
1845,  ch.  226 ;  8  S.  L.  504.    Randolph  and  Bridgewater  R.  R.  from  Bridgewater 

to  Braintree  or  Quincy. 

1845,  ch.  241 ;  8  S.  L.  516.    Branch  from  Abington  to  Bridgewater. 

1846,  ch.  228 ;  8  S  L.  645.    Dorchester  and  Milton  Branch  R.  R. 
1852,  ch.  124;  9  S.  L.  478.  "  "  " 
1857,  ch.  162;  10  S.  L.  695.           "                "  " 

1847,  ch.  85 ;  8  S.  L.  727.    Extension  to  Kneeland  street  in  Boston. 

1848,  ch.  84 ;  8  S.  L.  885.    Second  track  between  Boston  and  South  Braintree. 
"  "  "       Branch  in  Quincy  through  Mt.  Hope  to  Granite  R. 

"  "  *       Branch  in  Dorchester  to  deep  water  at  Commercial 

Point. 

1849,  ch.  163 ;  9  S.  L.  65.     Authority  to  discontinue  any  part  of  its  road  in 
Boston.] 

§  3.  May  construct  a  bridge  over  the  Neponset  River,  to  be 
used  solely  for  the  purposes  of  the  railroad. 

§  4.  May  construct  and  maintain  draws  across  the  Neponset 
River  and  Dorchester  Bay  in  the  manner  provided. 

*  This  corporation  is  to  be  distinguished  from  one  of  the  same  name  created  under 
1838,  ch.  103,  8  S.  L.  44,  the  name  of  which  was  changed  by  1839,  ch.  71,  8  S.  L.  105,  to 
the  New  Bedford  and  Taunton  Railroad  Corporation. 

Note,  also,  that  the  Old  Colony  Railroad  Company  was  formed  by  the  corporate 
union  of  the  Old  Colony  and  Newport  Railway  Company  with  the  Cape  Cod  Railroad 
Company,  under  1872,  ch.  143 ;  Acts  and  Res.  110. 


Old  Colony  Railroad  Corporation. 

§  5.  Capital  stock  not  to  exceed  $1,000,000. 

[Additions  to  capital  stock  authorized. 

1845,  ch.  226 ;  8  S.  L.  504.    $400,000  for  Randolph  and  Bridgewater  branch. 

1845,  ch.  241 ;  8  S.  L.  516.    $400,000. 

1846.  ch.  178 ;  8  S.  L.  629.    $500,000  for  completing  and  building  second  track. 

1846,  ch.  228 ;  8  S.  L.  645.     $90,000  for  the  purchase  of  the  Dorchester  and 
Milton  Branch  R.  R. 

1847,  ch.  85 ;  8  S.  L.  727.    $100,000. 

1848,  ch.  84 ;  8  S.  L.  885.    $100,000.] 

§  5.  May  hold  real  and  personal  estate. 

§  6.  Reduction  of  tolls  by  the  legislature. 

§  7.  Location  to  be  within  three  years,  and  completion  within 
six  years. 

§  8.  Subject  to  use  by  other  companies  under  legislative  au- 
thority, with  a  proviso. 


1845— (March  14).  Ch.  120;  8  S.  L.  453.  May  build  bridge  over 
Jones'  River  in  Kingston,  with  a  draw  to  be  made  and 
regulated  in  a  certain  manner. 

(March  15).  Ch.  126  ;  8  S.  L.  456,  §  1.  May  extend  its  rail- 
road from  South  Boston  to  the  vicinity  of  Albany  and 
Beach  streets  in  Boston,  with  a  proviso  as  to  the  consent 
of  the  Boston  and  "Worcester  R.  R.  Cor.  to  a  part  of  the 
extension. 

§  2.  The  bridge  across  the  channel,  and  the  draw  to  be  con- 
structed and  maintained  in  a  certain  manner. 

§  3.  The  motive  power  and  rate  of  speed  for  crossing  streets  in 
Boston  to  be  regulated  by  the  maj-or  and  aldermen. 

(March  25).  Ch.  226  ;  8  S.  L.-504,  §§  2,  3.  The  Randolph 
and  Bridgewater  R.  R.  Cor.  may,  on  certain  conditions, 
enter  on. 

§  8.  May  subscribe  by  a  vote  of  the  stockholders  for  the  whole 
of  the  stock  of  the  Randolph  and  Bridgewater  R.  R. 
Cor.,  and  shall  have,  till  May  1,  1845,  priority  over 
other  subscribers,  with  the  duty  upon  such  subscription 
to  build  the  same. 

§  9.  May  accept  the  charter  of  Randolph  and  Bridgewater  R.  R. 
Cor.,  and  thereby  succeed  to  its  franchises,  and  become 
bound  to  construct  said  branch  railroad  from  Bridge- 
water  to  O.  C.  R.  R.  in  Braintree  or  Quincy,  and  com- 
plete it  by  January  1,  1847,  and  may  increase  capital 
stock  therefor  by  $400,000. 


Old  Colony  Railroad  Corporation.  3 

§  10.  Shall,  if  accepting  the  charter,  complete  the  branch  rail- 
road contemplated  before  commencing  an}r  other  be- 
tween Abington  or  South  Abington  and  Bridgewater. 

1845—  (March  26).  Ch.  241;  8  S.  L.  516,  §  1.  May  construct  a 
branch  railroad  from  its  road  in  Abington  to  Bridgewater. 

§  2.  Location  to  be  within  one  year,  and  completion  within  three 
3'ears. 

§  3.  Shall  have  the  same  powers  in  relation  to  the  branch  as 
under  original  charter  and  general  laws. 

§  4.  Not  to  commence  the  construction  before  April  1,  1846. 

§  5.  May  increase  capital  stock  by  $400,000. 

1846— (March  26).  Ch.  152  ;  8  S.  L.  608,  §§  2,  6.  The  South  Shore 
R.  R.  Co.  may  unite  its  road  with  that  of  the  Old 
Colony  R.  R.  Cor.  in  Quincy. 

(April  6).  Ch.  178;  8  S.  L.  629,  §  1.  May  increase  cap- 
ital stock  $500,000  for  completing  road  and  building 
second  track. 

§  2.  Disposition  of,  and  assessments  upon  shares. 

(April  6) .  Ch.  185  ;  8  S.  L.  632,  §  §  2, 5.  The  Hanover  Branch 
R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on  in  Abington.  [1864,  ch.  155  ;  11 
S.  L.  537,  only  as  to  local  trains,  except  with  consent.] 

§  7.  The  Hanover  Branch  R.  R.  Co.  may  transfer  its  property 
and  franchises  to. 

(April  16).  Ch.  228 ;  8  S.  L.  645,  §§  2,  5.  The  Dorchester 
and  Milton  Branch  R.  R.  Co.  ma}r  enter  on  in  Neponset 
village. 

§  7.  The  D.  &  M.  Branch  R.  R.  Co.  may  transfer  its  property 
and  franchise  to  Old  Colony  R.  R.  Cor.  in  the  manner 
provided,  and  the  O.  C.  R.  R.  Cor.  ma}r,  for  the  pur- 
chase, increase  its  capital  stock  by  $90,000. 

'  [1852,  ch.  124 ;  9  S.  L.  478. 
1857,  ch.  162;  10  S.  L.  695.] 

(April  16).  Ch.  232  ;  8  S.  L.  649,  §§  1,  2.  The  Granite  Rail- 
way Co.  may  enter  on  and  make  junction  with  and  con- 
struct a  branch  from. 

§  4.  The  said  G.  R.  Co.  may  sell  its  road  and  rights  and 
privileges  to  the  Old  Colony  R.  R.  Cor. 

[1848,  ch.  84,  $  4,  8  S.  L.  885. 

1870,  ch.  378,  12  S.  L.  1054. 

1871,  ch.  54,  $  3,  Acts  and  Res.  468.] 


4  Old  Colony  Railroad  Corporation. 

1847— (March  13) .    Ch.  85  ;  8  S.  L.  727,  §  1.    May  extend  in  Boston 

to  Kneeland  Street.     [1861,  ch.  137  ;  11  S.  L.  194.] 
§  2.  Rigbt  to  construct  and  maintain  the  bridge  across  the 

channel  not  impaired. 
§  3.  Motive  power  and  rate  of  speed  for  crossing  streets  to  be 

regulated  by  mayor  and  aldermen. 
§  4.  Shall  have  the  same  powers  as  to  the   extension  as  in 

original  charter  and  other  provisions  of  law. 
§  5.  May  increase  capital  stock  by  $100,000. 

(April  7).  Ch.  162 ;  8  S.  L.  760,  §§  2,  5.  The  Duxbury 
Branch  R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on  and  unite  its  road 
with. 

§  7.  The  D.  Branch  R.  R.  Co.  may  transfer  its  property  and 
franchise  to. 

(April  15).  Ch.  187;  8  S.  L.  773,  §  3.  The  Quincy  Point 
R.  R.  Co.  may  cross. 

(April  20).  Ch.  201;  8  S.  L.  786,  §  1.  Location  of  South 
Shore  R.  R.  from,  in  Quincy  or  Braintree. 

1848— (March  3).  Ch.  37  ;  8  S.  L.  867,  §  2.  The  Temporary  R.  R. 
of  the  City  of  Boston  over  South  Bay  to  the  city  flats 
may  be  connected  with. 

(March  27).    Ch.  84 ;  8  S.  L.  885,  §  1.    May  take  land  for  a 

second    track    between  Boston   and   South   Braintree. 
§  2.  May  widen  bridges  therefor,  lengthen  draws,  alter  streets, 

&c. 
§  3.  May   construct   a   branch    railroad    in    Quincy  through 

Mount  Hope  to  the  Granite  R. 
§  4.  May  contract  for  the  purchase  or  use  of  Granite  R.  [1846, 

ch.  232,  §  4  ;  8  S.  L.  649.     1870,  ch.  378  ;  12  S.  L.  1054. 

1871,  ch.  54,  Acts  and  Res.  468.] 
§  5.  May  construct  a  branch  railroad  in  Dorchester  to  deep 

water  at  Commercial  Point,  with  draws  across  navigable 

streams. 
§  6.  Shall  have  the  same  powers  and  duties  in  locating  and 

constructing  the  second  track  as  under  general  laws. 
§  7.  May  increase  capital  stock  by  $100,000. 
§  8.  Alteration  of  streets  in  Boston  to  be  first  approved  by 

mayor  and  aldermen. 

[1871,  ch.  54,  $  8,  Acts  and  Res.  468,  revives  the  act  as  to  the  branch  railroads.] 


Old  Colony  Railroad  Corporation.  5 

1848— (April  21).  Ch.  151 ;  8  S.  L.  916.  Land  of  Neponset  Wharf 
Co.,  bounding  on. 

(April  24).  Ch.  180  ;  8  S.  L.  929,  §  2.  The  Plympton  Branch 
R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on  in  Kingston  and  unite  its  road 
with. 

§  6.  The  P.  Branch  R.  R.  Co.  may  sell  and  transfer  its  prop- 
erty and  franchises  to. 

1849— (May  1).     Ch.  163 ;  9  S.  L.  65,  §  1.    May  discontinue  any 
portion  of  its  railroad  in  Boston,  with  a  proviso  as  to 
the  construction  of  the  act. 
§  2.  May  carry  out  its  contract  for  the  lease  of  the  South  Shore 
R.  R. 

(May  1).  Ch.  169  ;  9  S.  L.  68,  §  5.  The  Fairhaven  Branch 
R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on  and  unite  its  railroad  with. 

(May  1).  Ch.  195  ;  9  S.  L.  87,  §§  2,  6.  The  Mount  Pleasant 
Branch  R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on  and  unite  its  road  with. 

(May  2).    Ch.  237 ;  9  S.  L.  116,  §  2.    The  Silver  Lake  Branch 

R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on,  in  Halifax. 
§  6.  Said  S.  L.  Branch  R.  R.  Co.  may  sell  and  transfer  its 

property  and  franchises  to. 

1850— (April  30).  Ch.  260 ;  9  S.  L.  237,  §  2.  The  Matfield  R.  R. 
Co.  may  unite  its  railroad  with  the  Bridgewater  and 
Abington  Branch  of  the  Old  Colony  R.  R.  Cor.  in  East 
Bridgewater,  with  the  consent  of  the  0.  C.  R.  R.  Cor. 

(May  2).  Ch.  268  ;  9  S.  L.  240,  §  8.  Mode  in  which  the  Mid- 
land R.  R.  Co.  may  cross. 

1852— (April  20).  Ch.  124 ;  9  S.  L.  478,  §  1.  The  Dorchester  and 
Milton  Branch  R.  R.  Co.  may  lease  its  railroad  to. 
§  2.  Said  D.  &  M.  Branch  R.  R.  Co.  authorized  to  issue  bonds 
to  the  amount  of  $30,000,  which  the  Old  Colony  R.  R. 
Cor.  may  guarantee. 
§§  3,  4.  Said  D.  &  M.  Branch  R.  R.  Co.  may  mortgage  its 
road  to  the  O.  C.  R.  R.  Cor. ;  and  both  corporations 
may  make  arrangements  as  to  applying  the  rents  and 
income  of  the  branch  railroad. 

[1846,  ch.  228;  8  S.  L.,  645. 
1857,  ch.  162;  10  S.  L.  695.] 


6  Fall  River  Branch  Railroad  Company. 

1854—  (March  25).  Ch.  133  ;  10  S.  L.  60,  §  1.  May  form  corporate 
union  with  the  Fall  River  R.  R.  Co.  in  manner  provided, 
under  the  name  of  the  Old  Colony  &  Fall  River  R.  R.  Co. 

§  2.  Powers  and  liabilities  of  new  corporation,  and  suits  by 
and  against  it. 

§  3.  Mode  of  calling  the  first  meeting  of  new  corporation,  and 
the  rights  of  stockholders  in  voting. 

(April  14).  Ch.  303 ;  10  S.  L.  168,  §§  2,  4.  The  Plymouth 
&  "Wareham  R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on  in  Plymouth,  unite 
its  railroad  with  and  use. 

§  6.  Said  P.  &  W.  R.  R.  Co.  may  lease  or  sell  its  railroad  to. 

(April  15).  Ch.  324;  10  S.  L.  179,  §§  2,  4.  The  Plympton 
and  Wareham  R.  R.  Co.  ma}*  enter  on  in  Plympton  and 
use. 

See  07d  Colony  &  Fall  River  R.  R.  Co. 
Old  Colony  &  Newport  R.  Co. 
Old  Colony  R.  R.  Co. 


FALL   RIVER   BRANCH   RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1844— (March  14).     Ch.  100  ;  8  S.  L.  356.     Original  charter. 

§  1 .  Grants  corporate  powers. 

§  2.  Location  from  Fall  River  to  Myrick's  station  on  the  New 
Bedford  and  Taunton  R.  R.  in  Taunton,  or  to  the  Taun- 
ton Branch  depot  in  Taunton. 

§  3.  Capital  stock  may  be  6400,000. 

§  4.  Reduction  of  tolls  by  the  legislature. 

§  5.  Location  to  be  within  three  years  and  completion  within 
six  years. 

§  6.  May  enter  on  the  New  Bedford  and  Taunton  R.  R.  on  cer- 
tain terms.  [Repealed  in  a  certain  event,  1846,  ch.  259, 
§4;  8S.L.  669.] 

§  7.  Subject  to  use  by  other  companies  under  legislative  author- 
ity, with  restriction  as  to  motive  power. 

1845—  (March  26).  Ch.  234  ;  8  S.  L.  509,  §  3.  The  Middleborough 
R.  R.  Cor.  may  enter  on  in  Taunton. 
§  8.  Said  M.  R.  R.  Cor.  maj*  form  a  corporate  union  with,  in 
manner  prescribed,  with  the  powers  of  the  new  corpora- 
tion defined,  and  a  proviso  as  to  refunding  payments  on 
the  capital  stock  of  the  F.  R.  Branch  R.  R.  Co. 


Middleborough  Railroad  Corporation.  7 

1846— (April  16).  Ch.  259  ;  8  S.  L.  669,  §  1.  The  united  corpora- 
tion composed  of  the  Middleborough  R.  R.  Cor.,  the 
Fall  River  Branch  R.  R.  Co.,  and  the  Randolph  and 
Bridgewater  R.  R.  Cor.,  may  take  the  name  of  the  Fall 
River  R.  R.  Co. 

§  2.  Confirms  the  said  union. 

§  3.  Authorizes  extension  in  Fall  River  to  the  line  of  Rhode 
Island. 

§  4.  Repeals  1844,  §  6,  ch.  100 ;  8  S.  L.  356,  concerning  entry 
by  Fall  River  Branch  R.  R.  Co.,  on  New  Bedford  and 
Taunton  R.  R. 

§  5.  Time  for  location  of  portion  of  the  united  road  authorized 
by  the  Middleborough  R.  R.  Cor.  extended  to  Dec.  1, 
1846. 

See  Fall  River  B.  B.  Co. 


MH>DLEBOROUQH   RAILROAD    CORPORATION. 

1845— (March  26).     Ch.  234  ;  8  S.  L.  509.     Original  charter. 

§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 

§  2.  Location  from  any  railroad  in  Bridgewater  to  Fall  River 
Branch  R.  R.  in  Taunton.  [1847,  ch.  210,  §  2  ;  8  S.  L. 
790,  confirmed.] 

§  3.  May  enter  on  the  Fall  River  Branch  R.  R.  and  another 
road. 
.  §  4.  Subject  to  use    by  other    companies    under    legislative 
authorit}',  with  a  proviso. 

§  5.  Capital  stock  not  to  exceed  $250,000  ;  ma}'  hold  real  and 
personal  estate. 

§  6.  Location  to  be  filed  according  to  law,  and  construction  to 
be  within  three  years. 

§  7.  Reduction  of  tolls  by  the  legislature. 

§  8.  Maj-,  on  certain  terms,  form  a  corporate  union  with  the  Fall 
River  Branch  R.  R.  Co.,  or  any  other  company  author- 
ized to  construct  a  railroad  from  Bridgewater  to  the  Old 
Colony  R.  R.,  with  the  powers  of  the  new  corporation 
defined,  and  a  proviso. 

1846— (April  8).  Ch.  194 ;  8  S.  L.  635,  §§  6,10.  The  Cape  Cod 
Branch  R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on  the  road  of  the  united 
corporation  composed  of  the  M.  R.  R.  Co.  and  other 
companies,  and  form  a  corporate  union  with  them. 
[1872,  ch.  143,  Acts  and  Res.  110.] 


8        Randolph  and  Bridgeivater  Railroad  Corporation. 

1846—  (April  16).     Ch.  259  ;  8  S.  L.  669,  §  1.     The  united  corpora- 
tion composed  of  the  Middleborough,  Fall  River  Branch, 
Randolph   and  Bridgewater   Railroad   Companies  may 
take  the  name  of  the  Fall  River  R.  R.  Co. 
§  2.  Acts  of  the  united  corporation  confirmed. 

1847— (April  21).     Ch.  210  ;  8  S.  L.  790,  §  2.     Confirms  the  location. 
See  Fall  River  R.  E.  Co. 


BAKTDOLPH   AND   BBTDGEWATEB   BATT.BOAD    COBPOEATION. 

1845— (March  25).     Ch.  226  ;  8  S.  L.  504.     Original  charter. 

§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 

§  2.  Location  from  Bridgewater  to  the  Old  Colony  R.  R.  in 
Braintree  or  Quincy. 

§  3.  May  enter  on  Old  Colony  R.  R.  in  Braintree  or  Quincy  on 
certain  conditions. 

§  4.  Capital  stock  not  to  exceed  $400,000 ;  right  to  hold  real 
and  personal  estate. 

§  5.  Reduction  of  tolls  by  the  legislature. 

§  6.  Location  to  be  within  three  years,  and  construction  within 
six  years. 

§  7.  Subject  to  use  by  other  companies  under  legislative 
authority  on  certain  conditions. 

§  8.  The  Old  Colon}*  R.  R.  Cor.  may  subscribe  for  the  whole 
capital  stock  of,  with  a  priority  of  right  till  May  1, 1845, 
and  with  the  duty  upon  a  subscription  to  construct  said 
road. 

§  9.  The  Old  Colony  R.  R.  Cor.  may  accept  this  act  and  suc- 
ceed to  the  franchise  granted,  and  become  bound  to 
construct  the  road  by  Jan.  1,  1847 ;  and  may  increase 
its  capital  stock  therefor  by  $400,000. 

§  10.  The  Old  Colony  R.  R.  Cor.,  if  accepting  this  act,  to  com- 
plete said  branch  road  before  commencing  one  between 
Abington  and  Bridgewater. 

1846— (April  16).  Ch.  259  ;  8  S.  L.  669.  A  corporate  union  of  the 
R.  and  B.  R.  R.  Cor.,  with  the  Middleborough  R.  R.  Cor., 
and  the  Fall  River  Branch  R.  R.  Co.,  under  the  name  of 
the  Fall  River  R.  R.  Co.,  provided  for. 

See  Fall  River  R.  R.  Co. 


Fall  River  Railroad  Company. 


FALL   RIVER   RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1846—  (April  16).  Ch.  259  ;  8  S.  L.  669,  §  1.  Created  by  the  corporate 
union  of  the  Middleborough  R.  R.  Cor.,  the  Fall  River 
Branch  R.  R.  Co.,  and  the  Randolph  and  Bridgewater 
R.  R.  Cor. 

[Location,  see  above-named  railroad  companies. 

Location  changed,  enlarged  and  extended. 

Post.    §  3.  Extension  in  Fall  River  to  line  of  Rhode  Island. 

1847,  ch.  210 ;  a  S.  L.  790.    In  Fall  River. 

1848,  ch.  83 ;  8  S.  L.  884.    In  Taunton  to  connect  with  New  Bedford  and  Taun- 
ton R.  R. 

1849,  ch.  198;  9  S.  L.  93.    In  Middleborough. 

1854,  ch.  198 ;  10  S.  L.  100.    In  Fall  River  as  to  curves.] 

[Capital  stock.    See  above  named  railroad  companies. 
Addition.    1849,  ch.  198;  9  S.  L.  93.    $150,000.] 

§  2.  Acts  and  proceedings  relating  to  the  union  confirmed. 

§  3.  Extension  in  Fall  River  to  the  line  of  Rhode  Island  author- 
ized. • 

§  4.  Repeals  from  a  certain  time,  1844,  §  6,  ch.  100,  8  S.  L. 
356,  concerning  entry  by  Fall  River  Branch  R.  R.  Co. 
on  New  Bedford  and  Taunton  R.  R. 

§  5.  Time  for  filing  location  of  portion  of  road  belonging,  be- 
fore the  union,  to  the  Middleborough  R.  R.  Cor.,  extended 
to  Dec.  1,  1846. 

(April  8).  Ch.  194;  8  S.  L.  635,  §§  2,  6.  The  Cape  Cod 
Branch  R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on  in  Middleborough,  unite 
its  road  with  and  use, 

§  10.  The  C.  C.  Branch  R.  R.  Co.  may  form  a  corporate  union 
with.     [1872,  ch.  143,  Acts  and  Res.)  110.] 

1847— (April  21).  Ch.  210 ;  8  S.  L.  790,  §  1.  May  extend  its  road 
in  Fall  River  to  the  wharf  of  the  Fall  River  Iron  Works 
Co. 
§  2.  Confirms  the  filing  of  the  location  of  the  part  of  the 
road  authorized  to  be  constructed  by  the  Middle- 
borough R.  R.  Cor.,  though  not  filed  within  the  time 
required. 

1848— (March  27) .    Ch.  83  ;  8  S.  L.  884,  §  1.    May  connect  by  curved 
track  and  switches  with  the  road  of  the  New  Bedford 
and  Taunton  R.  R.  Cor.  in  Taunton,  in  order  to  run 
cars  direct  between  New  Bedford  and  Fall  River. 
2 


10  Fall  River  Railroad  Company. 

§  2.  Concerning  the  curve  of  the  track. 

§  3.  The  two  corporations  maj-  run  engines  at  joint  expense. 

1848— (April  21).  Ch.  162;  8  S.  L.  922,  §§  2,  6.  The  Taunton 
and  Middleborough  R.  R.  Cor.  may  enter  on,  at  Middle- 
borough  and  use. 

1849— (May  1).  Ch.  169  ;  9  S.  L.  68,  §  5.  The  Fairhaven  Branch 
R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on,  unite  its  railroad  with  and 
use. 

(May  2).  Ch.  198  ;  9  S.  L.  93,  §  1.  May,  together  with  the 
Cape  Cod  Branch  R.  R.  Co.,  change  its  location  in  Mid- 
dleborough, near  the  intersection  of  said  railroads,  with 
provisions  as  to  crossing  highways  and  filing  locations'. 

§  2.  May  increase  capital  stock  by  $150,000,  with  a  proviso. 

(May  2).  Ch.  212;  9  S.  L.  101,  §  2.  The  Middleborough 
and  Plympton  R.  R.  Co.  may  construct  to,  in  Middle- 
borough, and  use. 

1852— (March  27).  Ch.  67 ;  9  S.  L.  441,  §  3.  N.  Slade  and  others, 
the  proprietors  of  a  wharf  in  Fall  River,  may  connect 
their  railroad  track  with. 

1854— (March  25).  Ch.  133  ;  10  S.  L.  60,  §  1.  A  corporate  union 
with  the  Old  Colony  R.  R.  Cor.  authorized  under  the 
name  of  the  Old  Colony  and  Fall  River  R.  R.  Co. 

§  2.  The  powers  and  liabilities  of  the  new  corporation,  and 
suits  by  and  against  it. 

§  3.  Provisions  as  to  first  meeting,  and  voting  on  stock. 

(March  31).  Ch.  198;  10  S.  L.  100,  §  1.  May  change  loca- 
tion in  Fall  River  as  to  curves. 

§  2.  New  location  to  be  filed  within  one  year  and  construction 
to  be  within  two  years. 

(April  29).  Ch.  441 ;  10  S.  L.  240.  C.  W.  Morgan  author- 
ized to  connect  a  railroad  track  from  his  wharf  in  Fall 
River  with. 

■See  Old  Colony  and  Fall  River  R.  R.  Co. 
Old  Colony  and  Newport  R.  Co. 
Old  Colony  R.  R.  Co. 


Old  Colony  and  Fall  River  Railroad  Company.        11 


OLD    COLONY   AN"D    FALL   RIVER   RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1854— (March  25).  Ch.  133  ;  10  S.  L.  60,  §  1.  The  corporate  union 
of  the  Old  Colony  R.  R.  Cor.  and  the  Fall  River  R.  R. 
Co.,  authorized  under  above  name  of  Old  Colony  and 
Fall  River  R.  R.  Co. 

[Location.    See  above  companies. 

Location  changed,  enlarged  and  extended. 

1858,  ch.  171 ;  10  S.  L.  833.     Location  confirmed. 

1861,  ch.  137 ;  11  S.  L.  194.    In  Boston  from  Kneeland  street  to  Dorchester 

avenue. 
1861,  ch.  156 ;  11  S.  L.  211.   From  terminus  in  Fall  River  to  line  of  Rhode  Island. 

1863,  ch.  238;  US.  L.  453.  "  "  "  "  " 

1864,  ch.  18;  US.  L.  475.  «  *  "  "  "  ] 

[Capital  stock.    See  above  named  companies. 
Addition  1861,  ch.  156;  11  S.  L.  211.    $200,000.] 

§  2.  Succeeds  to  powers  and  duties  of  existing  corporations, 

including  all  suits  and  legal  proceedings. 
§  3.  The  call  of  the  first  meeting,  and  voting  at  the  same. 

(March  31).  Ch.  198  ;  10  S.  L.  100.  Change  of  location  of 
Fall  River  R.  R.  Co.  as  to  curves  in  Fall  River,  and 
time  for  the  filing  and  construction  thereof. 

(April  14).  Ch.  303  ;  10  S.  L.  168,  §§  4,  10.  The  Plymouth 
and  TVareham  R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on,  unite  with  and 
use  the  Old  Colony  R.  R.  and  lease  or  sell  franchise  to. 
■% 

(April  15).  Ch.  324  ;  10  S.  L.  179,  §  4.  The  Plympton  and 
Wareham  R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on  and  use  the  Old 
Colony  R.  R. 

1856— (April  19).  Ch.  120;  10  S.  L.  528.  The  Boston  and  Cape 
Cod  Marine  Telegraph  along  the  line  of. 

(June  6).  Ch.  293;  10  S.  L.  599.  Lines  of  Boston  Harbor 
referring  to. 

1857— (May  15).    Ch.162  ;  10S.L.695,§3.    May  guarantee  the  bonds 
or  notes  of  the  Dorchester  and  Milton  Branch  R.  R.  Co. 
§  4.  The  D.  and  M.  Branch  R.  R.  Co.  may  mortgage  its  road, 
franchise  and  property  to,  in  order  to  secure  the  guar- 
anty. 

[1846,  ch.  228;  8  S.  L.  645. 
1852,  ch.  124;  9  S.  L.  478.] 


12        Old  Colony  and  Fall  River  Railroad  Company. 

1858— (March  27).  Ch.  171 ;  10  S.  L.  833,  §  1.  The  Middleborough 
and  Taunton  R.  R.  Cor.  may  enter  on  lands  and  track 
of,  in  Middleborough,  upon  conditions  prescribed. 

§  2.  Not  to  enter  elsewhere  or  in  another  manner. 

§  3.  Method  of  determining  compensation. 

§  4.  Construction  of  the  act  as  to  entry  on  tracks  with  locomo- 
tives. 

§  5.  Location  of,  together  with  those  of  other  roads  confirmed, 
with  authority  to  file  new  descriptions.  [Common- 
wealth v.  Old  Colony  and  Fall  River  R.  R.  Co.,  14 
Gray,  93.] 

I860— (April  4).  Ch.  194;  11  S.  L.  100.  Reference  to,  in  act 
authorizing  a  highway  in  Dorchester. 

1861— (March  28).  Ch.  109  ;  11  S.  L.  184,  §  8.  May  accept  lease 
of  the  Cape  Cod  Central  R.  R. 

(April  3).  Ch.  137  ;  11  S.  L.  194,  §  1.  May  construct  a  railway 
in  Boston  from  Kneeland  street  to  its  track  at  Dorchester 
avenue  in  South  Boston.     [1847,  ch.  85  ;  8  S.  L.  727.] 

§  2.  Concerning  the  bridge  at  South  Boston,  and  the  draw 
therein  [1867,  ch.  201;  12  S.  L.  268;  1873,  ch.  187, 
Acts  and  Res.  p.  ]  ;  the  location  of  the  extension ; 
and  the  occupation  of  flats. 

§  3.  Part  of  old  location  to  be  discontinued  upon  the  new  one 
being  ready  for  use. 

§  4.  Powers  and  duties  as  to  new  location. 

§§  5,  6,  8.  Provisions  as  to  streets  and  bridges.  [1865,  ch.  102; 
11  S.  L.  649  ;  Fourth  street  may  be  crossed  at  grade.] 

§  7.  Line  of  Boston  Harbor  established,  and  a  solid  stone  wall 
required. 

§  9.  New  location  to  be  within  two  years  and  construction 
within  five  years. 

(April  6).  Ch.  147;  11  S.  L.  199.  Location  of  Duxbury 
(street)  R.  R.  Co.  from  depot  of,  in  Kingston. 

(April  9).  Ch.  156  ;  11  S.  L.  211,  §  1.  May  extend  its  road 
from  its  terminus  in  Fall  River  to  line  of  Rhode  Island 
to  connect  with  a  railroad  from  Newport,  with  mode 
prescribed  for  constructing  the  same  over  the  pond  of 
the  American  Print  "Works.  [Extension  may  be  relo- 
cated; also  concerning  the  pond,  1863,  ch.  238;  11 
S.  L.  453.  Construction  across  Ferry  and  Eagle  streets 
in  Fall  River,  1864,  ch.  18  ;  11  S.  L.  475.] 


Old  Colony  and  Fall  River  Railroad  Company.       13 

§  2.  Reserved  funds  not  to  be  used  to  build  the  extension  or 
any  part  of  the  road  in  Rhode  Island ;  the  capital  stock 
may  be  increased  by  $200,000. 

§  3.  May  enter  on  and  connect  with  a  railroad  to  be  built  in 
Rhode  Island  from  Newport,  with  such  powers  as  to 
the  same  as  are  provided  for  railroads  entering  upon 
and  connecting  with  each  other  in  the  Commonwealth. 

§  4.  As  to  delivery  of  freight  to  the  Bay  State  Steamboat 
Company.  [Provision  to  be  void  in  a  certain  event, 
1863,  ch.  233,  §  2;  11  S.  L.  451.] 

§  5.  The  extension  to  be  located  within  two  3'ears  from  April 
1,  1862,  and  to  be  constructed  within  four  years  there- 
from ;  and  the  act  to  be  accepted  by  the  stockholders. 

[Fall  River  Iron  Works  Co.  v.  Old  Colony  &  Fall  River  R.  R.  Co.,  5  Allen, 
221 ;  Durfee  v.  Same,  5  Allen,  230.] 

1862— (April  25).  Ch.  149  ;  11  S.  L.  299,  §  1.  May  form  corporate 
union  with  the  Newport  and  Fall  River  R.  R.  Cor.,  a 
corporation  of  Rhode  Island,  under  the  name  of  Old 
Colony  and  Newport  R.  Co.,  powers,  choice  of  officers 
and  notice  of  first  meeting. 

§  2.  Separate  accounts  as  to  the  part  of  road  in  each  state,  to 
be  adjusted  by  commissioners. 

§  3.  One  or  more  officers  to  reside  in  each  state  for  the  service 
of  process,  with  liability  to  jurisdiction. 

(April  30).  Ch.  175  ;  11  S.  L.  311.  Route  of  Suffolk  (street) 
R.  R.,  between  depot  of  this  and  other  railroads. 

1863— (April  29).  Ch.  233  ;  11  S.  L.  451.  1861,  §  4,  ch.  156  ;  11 
S.  L.  211.  Concerning  delivery  of  freight  to  the  Bay 
State  Steamboat  Co.,  to  be  of  no  effect  in  a  certain  event. 

(April  29).  Ch.  238;  11  S.  L.  453,  §  1.  May  relocate  the 
extension  from  Fall  River  to  the  line  of  Rhode  Island, 
authorized  by  1861,  ch.  156  ;  11  S.  L.  211.  [Construc- 
tion across  Ferry  and  Eagle  Streets  in  Fall  River,  1864, 
ch.  18;  11  S.  L.  475.] 

§  2.  Crossing  of  certain  streets  in  Fall  River  at  grade,  and  of 
the  pond  of  the  American  Print  Works.  [1861,  ch.  156  ; 
11  S.  L.  211.] 

§  3.  Upon  the  extension  being  relocated,  the  former  location 
to  be  surrendered,  and  liability  for  damages  for  first 
location  limited. 


14        Newport  and  Fall  River  Railroad  Corporation. 

§  4.  Grading  at  crossing  of  streets  ;  damages  to  abutters  ;  and 
provision  to  prevent  obstruction  of  sewerage  and  drain- 
age. 

§  5.  Act  to  be  void  unless  accepted  at  a  meeting  of  the  stock- 
holders within  six  months. 

1865— (March  24).     Ch.  102  ;  11  S.  L.  649,  §  1.     Repeal  of  so  much 
of  1861,  ch.  137,  11  S.  L.  194,  as  requires  the  grade 
of  Fourth  street  in  Boston  to  be  raised  by,  with  power 
to  cross  at  grade. 
§  2.  Power  of  board  of  aldermen  as  to  said  crossing. 

See  Old  Colony  R.  R.  Cor. 
Fall  River  R.  R.  Co. 
Old  Colony  and  Newport  R.  Co. 
Old  Colony  R.  R.  Co. 


NEWPORT   AND   FALL   RIVER  RAILROAD    CORPORATION. 
(A  RHODE   ISLAND   CORPORATION.) 

1862— (Feb.  28).  Ch.  48 ;  11  S.  L.  268,  §  13.  Location  as  granted 
by  Rhode  Island  confirmed  in  territory  adjudged  to 
Massachusetts  under  a  decree. 

(April  25).     Ch.  149  ;  11  S.  L.  299.     The  corporate  union  of, 
with  the  Old  Colony  and  Fall  River  R.  R.  Co.  authorized. 


OLD    COLONY   AND   NEWPORT   RAILWAY   COMPANY. 

1862— (April  25).  Ch.  149  ;  11  S.  L.  299,  §  1.  The  corporate  union 
of  the  Old  Colony  and  Fall  River  R.  R.  Co.  with  the 
Newport  and  Fall  River  R.  R.  Co.,  of  Rhode  Island, 
authorized  under  the  name  of  the  Old  Colony  &  New- 
port R.  Co. 

[Location,  see  Old  Colony  and  Fall  River  R.  R.  Co. 

Location  changed,  enlarged  and  extended. 

1864,  ch.  18;  11  S.  L.  475.    Extension  in  Fall  River. 

1864,  ch.  101 ;  11  S.  L.  508.    Corporate  nnion  with  the  Dighton  and  Somerset 

R.  R.  Co. 
1867,  ch.  201 ;  12  S.  L.  268.    Widening  bridge  across  Fort  Point  Channel,  and 

pile  structure. 
1873,  ch.  187,  Acts  and  Res.,  p,    .    "Widening  bridge  across  Fort  Point  Channel, 

and  pile  structure. 


Old  Colony  and  Newport  Railway  Company.  15 

1870,  ch.  378 ;  12  S.  L.  1054.    Change  of  location  of  Granite  R. 

1871,  ch.  54,  Acts  and  Res.,  468.        "  "  " 
1871,  ch.  54,  Acts  and  Res.,  468.    From  Granite  R.  to  main  line. 

1871,  ch.  54,  Acts  and  Res.,  468.   Branches  in  Milton,  Quincy  and  Dorchester. 

1871,  ch.  325,  Acts  and  Res.,  662.   Branch  in  16th  Ward,  Boston  (Dorchester) . 

1872,  ch.  28,  Acts  and  Res.,  23.    Tracks  in  Taunton. 
1872,  ch.  92,  Acts  and  Res.,  80.    Wharves  in  Somerset. 

1872,  ch.  143,  Acts  and  Res.,  110.    Between  Wellfleet  and  Provincetown. , 

1873,  ch.  9,  Acts  and  Res.  486.  "  "  "  " 

1872,  ch.  295,  Acts  and  Res.,  232.     Railroad  from  Fall  River  to  Dighton  or 
Somerset.] 

[Capital  stock.    See  Old  Colony  and  Fall  River  R.  R.  Co. 
Additions.    1864,  ch.  101 ;  11  S.  L.  508.    On  union  with  the  Dighton  and  Som- 
erset R.  R.  Co. 

1870,  ch!  379 ;  12  S.  L.  1055.    $350,000  to  $700,000  for  purchase  of  part  or  whole 
of  Plymouth  and  Vineyard  Sound  R.  R. 

1871,  ch.  54,  Acts  and  Res.,  468.    Increase  to  $6,500,000  authorized. 

1871,  ch.  325,  Acts  and  Res.,  662.   $100,000  for  branch  in  16th  Ward,  Boston. 

1872,  ch.  143,  Acts  and  Res.,  110.    On  union  with  Cape  Cod  R.  R.  Co. 

1872,  ch.  295,  Acts  and  Res.,  232.    $200,000  for  bridge,  &c,  from  Fall  River 
to  Somerset.] 

§  2.  Separate  accounts  as  to  part  of  road  in  each  state,  to  be 

adjusted  by  commissioners. 
§  3.  Residence  of  one  or  more  officers  in  each  state  for  service 

of  process,  with  liability  to  jurisdiction. 

1864— (Feb.  10).  Ch.  18  ;  11  S.  L.  475.  May  construct  the  exten- 
sion authorized  by  1861,  ch.  156;  11  S.  L.  211;  and 
1863,  ch.  238;  11  S.  L.  453,  across  Ferry  and  Eagle 
streets  in  Fall  River  at  grade. 

(March  17).  Ch.  101 ;  11  S.  L.  508,  §  1.  The  Dighton  and 
Somerset  R.  R.  Co.,  and  the  Old  Colony  and  Newport 
R.  Co.  may  enter  on  and  use  the  roads  of  each  other. 

§  4.  The  Dighton  and  Somerset  R.  R.  Co.  may  convey  its  fran- 
chises and  property  to  the  Old  Colony  and  Newport 
R.  Co. ;  and,  if  the  union  is  made,  the  latter  corporation 
may  issue  new  stock  to  the  extent  of  the  capital  stock 
of  the  Dighton  and  Somerset  R.  R.  Co. 

§§  2,  3,  5-9,  concerning  Dighton  and  Somerset  R.  R.  Co. 

[See  Dighton  8$  Somerset  R.  R.  Co.] 

(April  13).  Ch.  153;  11  S.  L.  535.  W.  H.  Dunbar  may, 
with  consent  of  Old  Colony  and  Newport  R.  Co.,  con- 
nect a  railroad  track  from  his  tack  and  nail  factory 
with  its  track,  near  its  station  in  South  Abington. 


16  Old  Colony  and  Newport  Railway  Company. 

1864—  (April  20).  Ch.  155;  11  S.  L.  537.  The  Hanover  Branch 
It.  R.  Co.  not  to  enter  on  and  use  any  but  the  local 
trains  of  the  O.  C.  &  N.  E.  Co.  without  its  consent, 
amending  1846,  ch.  185  ;  8  S.  L.  632. 

(May  5).  Ch.  192  ;  11  S.  L.  554,  §  3.  The  New  Bedford  and 
Fall  River  R.  Co.  may,  with  consent,  enter  on  and  use. 

1865— (March  24).    Ch.  102,  11  S.  L.  649,  amends  1861,  ch.  137,  §  1, 
11  S.  L.  194,  so  as  to  allow  Fourth  street  in  Boston  to 
be  crossed  at  grade. 
§  2.  The  mayor  and  aldermen  of  Boston  to  have  the  same 
powers  as  where  railroads  cross  at  grade  in  the  city. 

1866— (March  21).  Ch.  97 ;  12  S.  L.  37.  May  build  and  maintain 
a  wharf  in  front  of  its  land  on  the  easterly  side  of 
Mount  Hope  Bay  in  Fall  River,  and  may  receive 
wharfage  and  dockage  for  vessels. 

(April  12).  Ch.  155;  12  S.  L.  67.  Location  of  Duxbury 
Street  R.  R.  from  the  depot  of,  in  Kingston. 

(April  23).  Resolve  ch.  57,Acts  and  Res.,  308.  The  changes 
in  the  bridge  across  Taunton  Great  River  adjudged 
necessary  by  J.  Hinckley,  commissioner,  to  be  made  at 
the  expense  of,  with  a  proviso. 

1867— (March  16).  Ch.  74;  12  S.  L.  200,  §  3.  The  Bridgewater 
and  Taunton  R,  R.  Co.,  and  the  O.  C.  &  N.  R.  Co.  may 
enter  on,  unite  with  and  use  the  road  of  each  other, 
with  restrictions. 

(April  25).  Ch.  170;  12  S.  L.  252,  §  14.  May  subscribe  to 
the  capital  stock  of  the  Marginal  Freight  R.  Co.  to  the 
extent  of  five  per  cent,  thereof. 

(May  2).  Ch.  201 ;  12  S.  L.  268.  May  widen  its  bridge 
across  Fort  Point  Channel  in  Boston,  under  the  direc- 
tion of  the  harbor  commissioners.  [18G1,  ch.  137; 
11  S.  L.  194,  §  2  ;  1873,  ch.  187,  Acts  and  Res.,  p.       .] 

(May  24).  Ch.  271 ;  12  S.  L.  311.  May  remove  its  depot  in 
Plymouth  and  connect  the  same  by  tracks  with  its 
present  tracks. 


Old  Colony  and  Newport  Railway  Company.  17 

1868— (April  1).  Ch.  97  ;  12  S.  L.  433,  §  2.  The  connection  of  the 
Albany  Street  Freight  R.  in  Boston  with  the  tracks  of. 

(April  13).  Ch.  122 ;  12  S.  L.  447,  §  1.  The  Plymouth  and 
Vineyard  Sound  R.  R.  Co.  may  extend  to  the  terminus 
of,  in  Plymouth. 

§  3.  P.  &  V.  S.  R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on,  unite  with  and  use,  or 
lease  its  road  to. 

§  4.  The  P.  &  V.  S.  R.  R.  Co.  may  mortgage  its  road  and  fran- 
chise to  [1870,  ch.  379  ;  12  S.  L.  1055],  and  its  bonds 
may  be  guaranteed  by. 

(May  1).  Ch.  175;  12  S.  L.  471,  §  2.  The  South  Boston 
Freight  R.  Co.  may  connect  with  the  tracks  of. 

(May  9).  Ch.  189  ;  12  S.  L.  480.  May,  by  a  two-thirds  vote 
of  its  stockholders,  subscribe  to  the  stock  of  the  Mans- 
field and  Framingham  R.  R.  Co.  to  the  amount  of 
$25,000. 

1869— (Feb.  13).  Ch.  21 ;  12  S.  L.  602.  May  purchase  the  franchise 
and  property  of  the  Easton  Branch  R.  R.  Co.  by  a  vote 
of  the  stockholders  of  each  corporation. 

(March  11).  Ch.  71 ;  12  S.  L.  630,  §  3.  The  Taunton  and 
Providence  R.  Co.  may  cross,  enter  on,  unite  with  and 
use,  with  a  provision  as  to  the  expense  of  the  crossing 
and  the  manner  in  which  it  is  to  be  made. 

§  5.  The  O.  C.  &  N.  R.  Co.  may  subscribe  to  a  limited  amount 
of  the  stock  of  the  T.  &  P.  R.  Co. 

(April  24).  Ch.  199;  12  S.  L.  693,  §§  1,  2.  L.  Rideout 
may  build  a  railroad  from  his  land  in  Quincy  and  unite 
the  track  thereof  with  that  of  the  O.  C.  &  N.  R.  Co. 

§  3.  The  O.  C.  &  N.  R.  Co.  may  use  Rideout's  railroad. 

(June  23).  Ch.  461 ;  12  S.  L.  850,  §  1.  The  Boston  and 
Albany  R.R.  Co.,  in  building  an  extension  to  deep  water 
in  Boston,  not  to  cross  on  a  level  the  O.  C.  &  N.  R. 

1870— (March  4).    Ch.  47  ;  12  S.  L.  894,  §  1.    May  contract  to  build 
and  operate  the  Duxbury  and  Cohasset  R.  R.,  and  take 
a  lease  thereof.    [1871,  ch.  104  ;  §  1,  Acts  and  Res.  497.] 
3 


18  Old  Colony  and  Newport  Railway  Company. 

§  2.  May  subscribe  $200,000  to  the  stock  of  the  D.  &  C.  R.  R. 
Co.,  and  may  guarantee  the  bonds  of  the  South  Shore 
R.  R.  Co.,  issued  for  a  similar  subscription. 

1870— (March  4).  Ch.  48;  12  S.  L.  895,  §§  2,  3.  The  Weymouth 
Branch  Freight  R.  R.  Co.  may  sell  or  lease  its  railroad, 
franchise  and  property  to,  or  contract  with,  to  operate 
the  road. 
§  4.  The  O.  C.  &  N.  R.  Co.  may  subscribe  to  the  capital  stock 
of  the  W.  B.  F.  R.  R.  Co. 

(June  18).  Ch.  378 ;  12  S.  L.  1054,  §  1.  May,  in  case  of 
purchasing  the  Granite  Railway  under  1846,  ch.  232  ;  8 
S.  L.  649  ;  or  1848,  ch.  84 ;  8  S.  L.  885,  widen  and 
straighten  the  location  of  the  same  for  a  railroad  from 
Belknap  square  in  Quincy  to  the  Mount  Hope  branch  of 
O.  C.  &  N.  R.  Co.,  or  to  the  Dorchester  and  Milton 
Branch  Railroad,  and  may  purchase  or  take  land  and 
materials  under  the  direction  of  the  railroad  com- 
missioners.    [1871,  ch.  54  ;  Acts  and  Res.  468.] 

§  2.  Description  to  be  filed  within  six  months  from  the  pur- 
chase or  taking. 

§  3.  Payment  of  damages. 

(June  18).  Ch.  379  ;  12  S.  L.  1055,  §  3.  May  receive  trans- 
fer of  the  franchise  of  the  Plymouth  and  Vineyard 
Sound  R.  R.  Co.,  the  whole  or  a  section  thereof,  and  if 
receiving  it,  shall  file  the  location  thereof  within  two 
years,  and  construct  the  same  within  four  years.  [1868, 
ch.  122,  §  4 ;  12  S.  L.  447.] 

§  4.  The  provisions  of  1868,  ch.  122,  §§  5,  6  ;  12  S.  L.  447 
concerning  municipal  subscriptions  to  P.  &  V.  S.  R.  R. 
Co.  shall  apply  to  the  taking  of  stock  in  the  company 
receiving  the  transfer. 

§  5.  May,  on  receiving  transfer  of  the  whole  road,  increase  its 
stock  to  the  amount  of  $700,000,  or  of  one  section 
thereof,  $350,000. 

(June  22).  Ch.  397 ;  12  S.  L.  1059,  §  2.  The  Shawmut  R.  R. 
Co.  may  construct  its  road  from  the  Neponset  River  to 
the  O.  C.  &  N.  R.  between  Harrison  square  and  Crescent 
avenue  stations,  crossing  at  grade  the  Milton  Branch 
R.  R.  of  the  O.  C.  &  N.  R.  Co. ;  and  the  S.  R.  R.  Co. 
and  the  O.  C.  &  N.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on,  unite  with  and 
use  the  railroad  of  each  other.  [1871,  ch.  325 ;  Acts 
and  Res.  662.] 


Old  Colony  and  JWeivport  Railway  Company.  19 

1870— (June  22).  Ch.  398  ;  12  S.  L.  1060,  §§  2,  3.  The  New  Bedford 
and  Middleborough  R.  R.  Co.,  and  the  O.  C.  &  N.  R. 
Co.  may  enter  on,  unite  with  and  use  the  railroad  of 
each  other. 
§  5.  The  O.  C.  &  N.  R.  Co.  may,  by  a  majority  vote  of  stock- 
holders, subscribe  to  the  capital  stock  of  the  N.  B.  & 
M.  R.  R.  Co.,  not  exceeding  one-half  thereof. 

1871— (Feb.  24).  Ch.  54;  Acts  and  Res.  468,  §  1.  The  location 
between  the  Mount  Hope  branch  and  Belknap  square 
in  West  Quincy  made  under  1870,  ch.  378  ;  12  S.  L.  1054, 
as  approved  by  the  railroad  commissioners,  confirmed. 

§  2.  May  construct  and  operate  a  railroad  from  the  Granite  R., 
or  the  extension  thereof,  to  the  main  line  near  its  inter- 
section with  the  boundary  line  between  Quincy  and 
Braintree. 

§  3.  1846,  ch.  232  ;  8  S.  L.  649,  and  1848,  ch.  84  ;  8  S.  L.  885, 
as  to  branch  railroads  in  Milton,  Quincy  and  Dorchester, 
revived,  with  power  in  the  O.  C.  &  N.  R.  Co.  to  construct 
and  operate  the  same,  subject  to  the  approval  of  the 
railroad  commissioners. 

§  4.  For  the  purposes  aforesaid  and  the  reduction  of  its  funded 
debt,  the  capital  stock  may  be  increased  to  $6,500,000, 
by  vote  of  stockholders,  with  a  provision  as  to  the  issue 
thereof. 

§  5.  §§  2,  3  to  be  void  if  the  powers  are  not  exercised 
within  five  years. 

(March  18).  Ch.  104;  Acts  and  Res.,  497,  §  1.  Extension 
of  the  Duxbury  and  Cohasset  R.  R.  to  O.  C.  &  N.  R.  in 
Kingston.     [1870,  ch.  47  ;  12  S.  L.  894.] 

(May  6) .  Ch.  257  ;  Acts  and  Res.  603,  §§  2,  3.  The  Plymouth 
County  R.  R.  Co.  may  connect  with,  in  Quincy,  and  the 
two  companies  may  enter  on,  unite  with,  and  use  the 
railroads  of  each  other. 

(May  12).    Ch.  288  ;  Acts  and  Res.  636,  §§  2, 3.    The  Plymouth 

and  Sandwich  R.  R.  Co.,  and  the  O.  C.   &  N.  R.  Co. 

may  enter  on,  unite  with,  and  use  the  railroads  of  each 

other. 
§  4.  The  P.  &  S.  R.  R.  Co.  may  lease  its  railroad  and  franchise  to. 
§  6.  The  O.  C.  &  N.  R.  Co.  may  take  one-third  of  the  capital 

stock  of  the  P.  &  S.  R.  R.  Co. 


20  Old  Colony  and  Newport  Railway  Company. 

1871— (May  25).  Ch.  325;  Acts  and  Res.  662,  §  1.  May  con- 
struct a  branch  in  16th  "Ward  of  Boston  (formerly  Dor- 
chester) from  Granite  bridge  to  the  main  line  between 
Harrison  square  and  Crescent  avenue  stations,  with 
consent  of  the  Shawmut  Avenue  R.  R.  Co.,  the  right  of 
which  to  locate  within  certain  limits  is  thereupon  to 
cease.  [1870,  ch.  397 ;  12  S.  L.  1059.] 
§  2.  May  increase  its  capital  stock  therefor  by  $100,000. 

1872— (Feb.  20).  Ch.  28  ;  Acts  and  Res.  23.  May  locate,  construct 
and  maintain  tracks  from  its  railroad  in  Taunton,  near 
Weir  junction,  to  the  New  Bedford  and  Taunton  R.  R. 

(March  12).  Ch.  92;  Acts  and  Res.  80.  May  extend  its 
wharf  and  construct  an  additional  one  at  the  westerly 
end  of  its  bridge  over  Taunton  Great  River  in  Somerset, 
subject  to  1866,  ch.  149,  §  4,  and  1869,  ch.  432. 

(March  27).  Ch.  143;  Acts  and  Res.  110,  §  1.  May  form 
corporate  union  with  the  Cape  Cod  R.  R.  Co.  in  the 
manner  prescribed,  the  new  corporation  to  succeed  to 
the  same  powers  and  duties.  [1846,  ch.  194,  §  10  ;  8  S. 
L.  635.] 

§  2.  May,  upon  a  union  being  made,  issue  new  stock  for  that 
of  the  Cape  Cod  R.  R.  Co.,  the  whole  capital  not  to  ex- 
ceed the  authorized  capital  of  both  corporations,  with 
further  provisions  as  to  issue  and  exchange  of  stock. 
[1873,  ch.  9  ;  Acts  and  Res.  486.] 

§  3.  May,  after  such  union,  change  its  name  to  the  Old  Colony 
Railroad  Company. 

§  4.  May  change  the  location  between  Wellfleet  and  Province- 
town  by  filing  a  new  one  before  July  1,  1872,  and  may 
extend  to  Cape  Cod  harbor,  subject  to  the  approval  of 
harbor  commissioners.   [1873,  ch.  9  ;  Acts  and  Res.  486.] 

(May  2).  Ch.  295  ;  Acts  and  Res.  232,  §  1.  May  construct 
a  bridge  across  Taunton  Great  River,  near  Slade's  ferry, 
from  Fall  River  to  Somerset,  with  provisions  as  to  the 
construction  thereof  and  draws,  and  use  as  a  public 
highway. 

§  2.  May  construct  and  maintain  a  railroad  from  its  railroad  in 
Fall  River  over  said  bridge  to  its  railroad  in  Somerset 
or  Dighton  ;  and  the  Fall  River,  Warren  and  Providence 
R.  R.  Co.  may  extend  its  railroad  to  said  bridge  and 
enter  on,  connect  with  and  use  the  O.  C.  &  N.  R.,  with 


Old  Colony  Railroad  Company.  21 

the  right  to  elect  to  purchase  one-third  of  the  interest  of 
the  O.  C.  &  N.  R.  Co.  in  the  bridge,  the  use  after  such 
purchase  to  be  regulated  by  the  railroad  commissioners. 

§  3.  Commissioners  to  apportion  part  of  cost  of  bridge  on  the 
county  and  on  cities  and  towns  benefited  thereby,  with 
a  provision  as  to  liability  for  damages  occasioned  by 
negligence. 

§  4.  For  the  above  purpose  the  O.  C.  &  N.  R.  Co.  may  increase 
its  stock  by  $200,000  ;  and  the  county  and  the  cities  or 
towns  may  raise  money  by  loan  or  tax. 

§  5.  Authority  to  discontinue  Slade's  ferry. 

§  7.  O.  C.  &  N.  R.  Co.  may  be  required  by  commissioners, 
to  remove  a  section  of  the  present  bridge  across  Taun- 
ton Great  River. 

§  8.  The  railroads  above  authorized  to  be  located  and  con- 
structed within  two  years,  and  the  new  stock  not  to  be 
issued  after  two  years. 

See  Old  Colony  and  Fall  River  R.  R.  Co. 
Dighton  and  Somerset  R.  R.  Co. 
Old  Colony  R.  R.  Co. 


OLD    COLONY  RAILROAD    COMPACT.* 

1872— (March  27).  Ch.  143;  Acts  and  Res.  110,  §  1.  Corporate 
union  of  the  Old  Colony  and  Newport  R.  Co.,  and  the 
Cape  Cod  R.  R.  Co.  authorized,  with  mode  of  forming 
union,  and  powers  and  liabilities  of  the  new  corporation. 
[1846,  ch.  194,  §  10 ;  8  S.  L.  635.] 

§  2.  Capital  stock  of  the  new  corporation  to  be  issued  in 
exchange  for  that  of  the  two  corporations  thus  united, 
with  provisions  as  to  relative  values  and  equalizing 
fractions  of  shares,  and  the  power  of  the  O.  C.  &  N.  R. 
Co.  to  buy  and  sell  such  shares  or  fractions. 

§  3.  The  Old  Colony  and  Newport  R.  Co.,  after  such  union, 
ma3'  change  its  name  to  the  Old  Colony  R.  R.  Co. 

§  4.  The  Cape  Cod  R.  R.  Co.,  or  the  Old  Colony  and  Newport 
R.  Co.,  upon  such  a  union,  may  change  location  between 
Wellfleet  and  Provincetown  by  July  1,  1872  [1873, 
ch.  9  ;  Acts  and  Res.  486],  and  extend  to  deep  water 
in  Cape  Cod  harbor,  subject  to  the  approval  of  the 
harbor  commissioners. 

*  See  note,  p.  1,  ante. 


22  Old  Colony  Railroad  Company. 

[Location,  see  Old  Colony  and  Newport  R.  Co. 

"        see  Cape  Cod  R.  R.  Co. 
Location  changed,  enlarged  and  extended. 

1872,  ch.  143 ;  §  4,  Acts  and  Res.  110.    Between  Wellfleet  and  Provincetown 

and  extension  to  deep  water  in  Cape  Cod  harbor. 

1873,  ch.  9 ;  Acts  and  Res.  486.  Confirmed  between  Wellfleet  and  Provincetown. 
1873,  ch.  146 ;  Acts  and  Res.  570.  Branch  from  West  Barnstable  to  Hyannis. 
1873,  ch.  187;  Acts  and  Res.  p.       .    Widening  of  bridge  across  Fort  Point 

Channel,  and  use  of  territory  covered  by  tide-water  in  Boston.] 

[Capital  stock.    See  Old  Colony  and  Newport  R.  Co. 

"  See  Cape  Cod  R.  R.  Co. 

Additions  authorized.    1873,  ch.  9 ;  Acts  and  Res.  486.    $225,000  to  stockholders 

of  Cape  Cod  R.  R.  Co.  for  extension  from  Wellfleet  to  Provincetown. 
1873,  ch.  146 ;  Acts  and  Res.  570.    $200,000  for  branch  from  West  Barnstable 

to  Hyannis.] 

1873— (Jan.  30).  Ch.  9;  Acts  and  Res.  486,  §  1.  Location  from 
"Wellfleet  to  Provincetown  confirmed  with  authority  to 
refile  the  same  before  July  1,  1873.  [1872,  ch.  143 ; 
Acts  and  Res.  110,  §  4.] 
§  2.  Time  for  completion  extended  to  June  1,  1874. 
§  3.  May  issue  $225,000  of  capital  stock  to  subscribers  to 
stock  of  Cape  Cod  R.  R.  Co.  for  extension  from  "Well- 
fleet  to  Provincetown,  under  terms  of  consolidation 
under  1872,  ch.  143  ;  Acts  and  Res.  110. 

(April  2).  Ch.  146;  Acts  and  Res.  570,  §  1.  May  con- 
struct and  maintain  a  branch  from  its  present  track 
near  its  station  in  West  Barnstable  to  the  village  of 
Hyannis. 

§  2.  May  issue  therefor  new  capital  stock  not  exceeding 
$200,000,  which  may  be  issued  to  subscribers  on  certain 
terms. 

§  3.  Location  to  be  within  three  years  and  construction  within 
four  years. 

§  4.  Powers  and  duties  as  to  said  branch  road. 

(April  14).  Ch.  187  ;  Acts  and  Res.  p.  ,  §  1.  May  widen 
its  bridge  across  Fort  Point  channel  in  Boston  for  a 
third  track,  not  exceeding  fourteen  feet,  and  construct- 
ing an  additional  draw.  [1861,  ch.  137 ;  11  S.  L.  194, 
§  2.     1867,  ch.  201,  12  S.  L.  268.] 

§  2.  May,  for  the  purpose  of  connecting  its  tracks  on  said 
bridge  with  its  freight  premises  and  with  the  tracks  of 
the  Union  Freight  R.  Co.,  occupy  with  a  pile  structure 
certain  territory  covered  by  tide-water,  paying  compen- 
sation to  the  Commonwealth. 

§  3.  The  act  to  be  subject  to  1869,  ch.  432. 


Dighton  and  Somerset  Railroad  Company.  23 

1873— (April  15).  Ch.  198  ;  Acts  and  Res.  p.  ,  §  2.  May  guar- 
antee, or  purchase  and  hold  the  bonds  issued  under  the 
act  b}T  the  Fall  River,  Warren  and  Providence  R.  R.  Co., 
and  may  purchase  and  hold  shares  in  the  capital  stock 
of  said  F.  R.,  W.  &  P.  R.  R.  Co.,  and  of  the  Providence, 
"Warren  and  Bristol  R.  R.  Co.,  such  purchase  to  be 
authorized  by  a  vote  of  stockholders. 

See  Old  Colony  and  Newport  B.  Co. 
Cape  Cod  B.  B.  Co. 


DIGHTON   AND    SOMERSET   RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1863— (Feb.  21).     Ch.  29  ;  11  S.  L.  342.     Original  charter. 

§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 

§  2.  Location  from  the  Taunton  Branch  R.  R.,  or  the  New 
Bedford  and  Taunton  R.  R.  in  Taunton,  to  the  Fall 
River  and  Warren  R.  R.,  or  to  a  line  below  Wilber's  Pond, 
in  Somerset ;  the  line  to  be  determined  by  commissioners, 
and  not  to  be  prejudicial  to  the  harbor  of  Fall  River ; 
may  construct  wharves,  the  number  and  location  of 
which  to  be  determined  by  the  commissioners  and  the 
governor  and  council.  [1864,  ch.  101 ;  11  S.  L.  508, 
another  location  authorized  from  the  Old  Colony  and 
Newport  R.  in  Braintree  or  Randolph  to  Somerset  and 
Fall  River.  1866,  ch.  40  ;  12  S.  L.  15,  extends  the  time 
for  constructing  the  same  six  months.] 

§  3.  May  cross  at  grade  certain  streets  in  Taunton  and  Digh- 
ton ;  may  cross  Three  Mile  River,  and  coves  and  inlets 
of  Taunton  River. 

§  4.  May  unite  with  and  use  the  tracks  of  the  Fall  River  and 
Warren  R.  R.,  Taunton  Branch  R.  R.,  and  New  Bedford 
and  Taunton  R.  R. 

§  5.  Capital  stock  to  be  not  less  than  $300,000,  nor  more  than 
$400,000.  [1864,  ch.  101 ;  11  S.  L.  508,  increased  to 
$850,000.] 

§  5.  May  hold  real  and  personal  estate. 

§  6.  Location  to  be  within  two  years,  and  construction  within 
three  years."  [1864,  ch.  101  ;  11  S.  L.  508,  allows  the 
new  location  from  Braintree  or  Randolph  to  Somerset 
and  Fall  River  to  be  within  one  year,  and  construction 
within  two  years.  1866,  ch.  40 ;  12  S.  L.  15,  extends 
time  for  construction  of  new  location  six  months.] 


24  Dighton  and  Somerset  Railroad  Company. 

1863—  (April  29).     Ch.  206;  11  S.  L.  434.     May  cross  at  grade  a 
highway  in  Somerset. 

1864— (March  5).     Ch.  82;  11  S.  L.  501,  §  3.     The  Mansfield  and 
Somerset  R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on  and  use. 

(March  17).  Ch.  101;  11  S.  L.  508,  §  1.  May  locate  its 
railroad  from  the  Old  Colony  and  Newport  R.  Co.  in 
Braintree  or  Randolph  to  Somerset,  and  across  Taunton 
Great  River  to  the  O.  C.  &  N.  R.  Co.  in  Fall  River,  and 
enter  on  the  road  of  the  O.  C.  &  N.  R.  Co.,  with  a  cor- 
responding right  in  that  corporation. 

§  2.  The  bridge  across  the  Taunton  Great  River  to  be  con- 
structed with  two  draws  regulated  in  the  manner  pre- 
scribed, and  wharves  may  be  constructed  in  a  certain  way. 

§  3.  May  change  the  course  of  Taunton  Great  River  in  a  man- 
ner provided,  paying  damages  to  injured  land-owners. 

§  4.  Capital  stock  increased  to  $850,000  ;  may  form  a  corporate 
union  with  the  Old  Colony  and  Newport  R.  Co. ;  and,  if 
made,  the  latter  corporation  may  issue  new  stock  to  the 
amount  of  the  capital  stock  of  the  D.  &  S.  R.  R.  Co. 

§  5.  May  cross  the  New  Bedford  and  Taunton  R.  R.  on  certain 
conditions. 

§  6.  Location  to  be  within  one  year  and  construction  within 
two  years.  [1866,  ch.  40 ;  12  S.  L.  15,  extends  time 
for  construction  six  months.] 

§  7.  After  location,  and  within  two  years  after  the  construction 
of  said  railroad,  the  Taunton  Branch  R.  R.  Cor.  may 
construct  a  railroad  from  its  road  at  or  near  its  terminus 
in  Taunton,  to  the  D.  &  S.  R.  R.  in  Taunton,  or  may, 
by  consent,  make  such  connection  on  its  west  side  over 
the  New  Bedford  and  Taunton  R.  R. ;  may  enter  on  the 
D.  &  S.  R.  R.,  and  may  increase  its  capital  stock  for 
said  purposes  by  an  amount  not  exceeding  $100,000. 

§  8.  The  New  Bedford  and  Taunton  R.  R.  Cor.  may  connect, 
by  a  curve  with,  and  enter  on  the  D.  &  S.  R.  R.  in 
Taunton. 

§  9.  The  commissioners  provided  for  in  sections  2,  3  and  5  to 
be  paid  by  the  D.  &  S.  R.  R.  Co. 

1866 — (Feb.  19).    Ch.  40  ;  12  S.  L.  15.    Time  for  construction  under 
1864,  ch.  101 ;  11  S.  L.  508,  extended  six  months. 

See  Old  Colony  and  Neicport  B.  Co. 


Dorchester  and  Milton  Branch  Railroad  Company.        25 


DORCHESTER  AND   MILTON   BRANCH   RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1846— (April  16).     Ch.  228  ;  8  S.  L.  645.     Original  charter. 

§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 

§  2.  Location  from  the  Old  Colony  Railroad  at  Neponset 
village,  Dorchester,  to  Upper  Mills  (Mattapan)  in  Dor- 
chester or  Milton.  [1854,  ch.  421 ;  10  S.  L.  223.  1857, 
ch.  162  ;  10  S.  L.  695,  the  Dorchester  and  Milton  Exten- 
sion R.  R.  1861,  ch.  51 ;  11  S.  L.  146,  extension  from 
Mattapan  (Upper  Mills)  to  Midland  R.  R.  in  Dorchester.] 

§  3.  Capital  stock  not  to  exceed  $90,000  ;  may  hold  real  and 
personal  estate. 

[Additions  to  capital  stock  authorized. 
1848,  ch.  130 ;  8  S.  L.  911.    $40,000. 
1851,  ch.  283 ;  9  S.  L.  382.    $55,000  preferred  stock. 

1854,  ch.  421 ;  10  S.  L.  223.  $50,000  for  purchase  of  Dorchester  and  Milton 
Extension  R.  R.  Co.] 

§  4.  Location  to  be  within  one  year  and  construction  within 
two  years. 

§  5.  May  enter  on  the  Old  Colony  R.  R.  at  Neponset  village. 

§  6.  Subject  to  use  by  other  companies  under  legislative  au- 
thority. 

§  7.  May  transfer  its  property  and  franchise  to  the  Old  Colony 
R.  R.  Cor.  [1852,  ch.  124 ;  9  S.  L.  478.  1857,  ch. 
162 ;  10  S.  L.  695]  ;  and  the  O.  C.  R.  R.  Cor.  may 
increase  its  capital  stock  therefor  by  $90,000. 

§  8.  Reduction  of  tolls  by  the  legislature. 

(April  16).  Ch.  232  ;  8  S.  L.  649,  §  1.  The  Granite  R.  Co. 
may  form  a  junction  with. 

1848— (April  20).  Ch.  130;  8  S.  L.  911.  May  increase  its  capital 
stock  by  $40,000. 

1849— (May  1).  Ch.  180;  9  S.  L.  73,  §  5.  The  Dorchester  and 
Milton  Extension  R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on.  [1854,  ch. 
421  ;  10  S.  L.  223.     1857,  ch.  162  ;  10  S.  L.  695.] 

1851— (May  24).     Ch.  283;  9  S.  L.  382,  §  1.     May  issue  $55,000 
preferred  stock. 
§  2.  Dividends  payable  from  net  earnings  on  such  preferred 

stock  to  be  paid  before  other  dividends. 
§  3.  Such  preferred  stock  to  be  redeemable  after  ten  years. 
§  4.  May  issue  an  equal  amount  of  other  stock  when  such  pre- 
ferred stock  is  redeemed. 
4 


26       Dorchester  and  Milton  Branch  Railroad  Company. 

§  5.  The  act  to  take  effect  by  a  three-fourths  vote  of  the  stock. 
§  6.  The  act  may  be  altered  by  the  legislature.    [1857,  ch.  162  ; 

10   S.  L.   695,  §  5,  stockholders  entitled  to  subscribe 

for  the  preferred  stock.] 

1852— (April  20).  Ch.  124  ;  9  S.  L.  478,  §  1.  May  lease  the  road  to 
the  Old  Colony  R.  R.  Cor.,  as  by  agreement  of  July,  1851. 

§  2.  May  issue  bonds  to  the  amount  of  $30,000,  which  the  O. 
C.  R.  R.  Cor.  may  guarantee. 

§  3.  May  mortgage  the  road  and  franchise  to  the  O.  C.  R.  R. 
Cor.  to  secure  the  guarantee.  [1846,  ch.  228,  §  7 ;  8 
S.  L.  645.     1857,  ch.  162,  §  4 ;  10  S.  L.  695.] 

§  4.  The  two  corporations  may  arrange  as  to  applying  the  income. 

§  5.  The  act  not  to  prejudice  the  rights  of  creditors  or  other 
interested  parties. 

1854— (April  29).  Ch.  421 ;  10  S.  L.  223,  §§  2,  5.  The  Dorchester  and 
Milton  Extension  R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on.  [1849,  ch. 
180  ;  9  S.  L.  73.] 
§  6.  The  D.  &  M.  Extension  R.  R.  Co.  may  transfer  property 
and  franchise  to,  and  the  Dorchester  and  Milton  Branch 
R.  R.  Co.  may  increase  its  capital  stock  for  the  purpose 
not  exceeding  $50,000.    [1857,  ch.  162  ;  10  S.  L.  695.] 

1857— (May  15).    Ch.  162 ;   10  S.  L.  695,  §  1.    The  rights  of  the 

Dorchester   and    Milton  Extension   R.   R.   Co.,   under 

1854,  ch.  421 ;  10  S.  L.  223,  vested  in  the  D.  &  M. 

Branch  R.  R.  Co. 
§  2.  Time  for  location  of  extension  extended  one  year,  and  for 

construction  two  years ;  and  subscription  of  additional 

capital  not  required. 
§  3.  May,  by  a  three-fourths  vote,  issue  bonds  to  the  amount 

of  $50,000,  which  the  Old  Colony  and  Fall  River  R.  R. 

Co.  may  guarantee.     [1852,  ch.  124,  §  2  ;  9  S.  L.  478.] 
§  4.  May  mortgage  the  road  and  franchise  to  said  O.  C.  &  N. 

R.  R.  Co.  to  secure  the  guarantee.     [1846,  ch.  228,  §  7  ; 

8  S.  L.  645.     1852,  ch..  124,  §  2  ;  9  S.  L.  478.] 
§  5.  The   stockholders    entitled    to    subscribe   for  new   stock 

created  under  1851,  ch.  283  ;  9  S.  L.  382,  and  to  transfer 

their  rights ;  this  section  not  to  take  effect  except  on 

two-thirds  vote  of  the  shares. 

1861— (Feb.  15).  Ch.  51 ;  11  S.  L.  146,  §  1.  May  extend  from  Matta- 
pan  (Upper  Mills)  to  the  Midland  R.  R.  in  Dorchester. 


Dorchester  and  Milton  Extension  Railroad  Company.     27 

§  2.  Location  to  be  within  two  years  and  construction  within 
three  years.  [1863,  ch.  205  ;  11  S.  L.  434,  time  ex- 
tended two  years.] 

1863— (April  28).  Ch.  205;  11  S.  L.  434.  Time  for  location  and 
construction  of  extension  authorized  by  1861,  ch.  51 ; 
11  S.  L.  146,  extended  two  years. 

1870— (June  18).  Ch.  378;  12  S.  L.  1054.  The  Old  Colony  and 
Newport  R.  Co.  may,  on  purchasing  the  Granite  R., 
extend  the  same  to. 

(June  22).  Ch.  397  ;  12  S.  L.  1059,  §  2.  Crossing  of  (called 
here  the  Milton  Branch  of  the  O.  C.  &  N.  R.)  by  the 
Shawmut  Avenue  *R.  R.  [1871,  ch.  325  ;  Acts  and  Res. 
662.] 

1871— (May  25).  Ch.  325  ;  Acts  and  Res.  662.  Crossing  of  (called 
here  the  Milton  Branch  of  the  O.  C.  &  N.  R.)  by  a 
branch  which  the  O.  C.  &  N.  R.  Co.  is  authorized  to 
to  build.     [1870,  ch.  397  ;  12  S.  L.  1059.] 

See  Old  Colony  and  Fall  River  R.  R.  Co. 
Old  Colony  and  Newport  R.  Co. 


MILTON    BRANCH   RAILROAD. 


[A  branch  of  the  Old  Colony  R.  R.  Co.,  the  name  of  which  is 
the  Dorchester  and  Milton  Branch  R.  R.  Co.] 

See  Dorchester  and  Milton  Branch  R.  R.  Co. 


DORCHESTER  &  MILTON  EXTENSION  RAILROAD  COMPANY,  No.  1. 

1849— (May  1).     Ch.  180  ;  9  S.  L.  73.     Original  charter. 

§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 

§  2.  Location  from  Dorchester  and  Milton  Branch  R.  R.  at 
Dorchester  Upper  Mills  (Mattapan)  to  Boston  &  Provi- 
dence R.  R. 

§  3.  Capital  stock  not  to  exceed  $50,000 ;  may  hold  real  and 
personal  estate ;  shares  to  be  of  same  value  payable  in 
cash. 

§  4.  Location  to  be  within  one  year,  and  construction  within 
two  years.  [1850,  ch.  214  ;  9  S.  L.  211,  time  extended 
one  year.] 


28     Dorchester  and  Milton  Extension  Railroad  Company. 

§  5.  May  enter  on  Dorchester  and  Milton  Branch  R.  R. 

§  6.  May  enter  on  the  Boston  and  Providence  R.  R.,  with  pro- 
visions as  to  freight. 

§  7.  The  Boston  and  Providence  R.  R.  Co.  may  purchase  on 
certain  terms. 

§  8.  Reduction  of  tolls  by  the  legislature. 

§  9.  Subject  to  use  by  other  companies  under  legislative  au- 
thority. 

1850— (April  17).    Ch.  214  ;  9  S.  L.  211,  §§  1,2.    Time  for  location 
and  construction  extended  one  3-ear. 

See  Dorchester  and  Milton  Extension  R.  R.  Co.,  No.  2. 


DORCHESTER  &  MILTON  EXTENSION  RAILROAD  COMPANY,  No.  2. 

1854— (April  29).     Ch.  421 ;  10  S.  L.  223.     Original  charter. 

§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 

§  2.  Location  from  Dorchester  and  Milton  Branch  R.  R.  to 
the  Midland  or  New  York  Central  R.  R.  and  the  Boston 
and  Providence  R.  R. 

§  3.  Capital  stock  not  to  exceed  $50,000. 

§  4.  Location  to  be  within  two  years,  and  construction  within 
three  }rears.  [1856,  ch.  139  ;  10  S.  L.  537,  time  extended 
to  April  29, 1857.  1857,  ch.  162  ;  10  S.  L.  695,  §  2,  time 
for  location  extended  one  year,  and  for  construction  two 
years.] 

§  5.  May  unite  with  Dorchester  and  Milton  Branch  R.  R.,  Mid- 
land R.  R.  or  Boston  and  New  York  Central  R.  R. 
and  Boston  and  Providence  R.  R.,  with  provisos  as  to  the 
last  named  railroad. 

§  6.  May  convey  franchise  and  property  to  the  Dorchester  and 
Milton  Branch  R.  R.  Co. 

1856— (April   30).     Ch.    139;    10  S.   L.   537.      Time   for   location 
extended  to  April  29,  1857. 

1857— (May  15).    Ch.  162  ;  10  S.  L.  695. 

§  1.  Vests  powers  acquired  under  1854,  ch.  421 ;  10  S.  L.  223, 

in  Dorchester  and  Milton  Branch  R.  R.  Co. 
§  2.  Time  for  location  extended  one  year,  and  for  construction 

two  years. 


Mount  Pleasant  Branch  Railroad  Company.  29 

§§  3,  4,  5.  Authority  to  the  Dorchester  and  Milton  Branch  R. 
R.  Co.  to  issue  notes  and  bonds,  and  secure  the  same 
by  a  mortgage,  with  a  provision  as  to  new  stock. 

See  Dorchester  and  Milton  Extension  B.  B.  Co.,  No.  1. 
Dorchester  and  Milton  Branch  B.  B.  Co. 


MOUNT   PLEASANT  BBANCH   BATLBOAD   COMPANY. 

1849— (May  1).    Ch.  195  ;  9  S.  L.  87.     Original  charter. 

§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 

§  2.  Location  from  town  house  in  Dorchester  to  a  junction  with 
Old  Colony  R.  R.  near  Little  Neck,  with  restrictions. 

§  3.  Capital  stock  not  to  exceed  $150,000  ;  may  hold  real  and 
personal  estate. 

§  4.  Shares  to  be  for  same  amount  actually  paid  in. 

§  5.  Location  to  be  within  one  year,  and  completion  within  two 
years.  [Time  extended  1850,  ch.  247 ;  9  S.  L.  226  ; 
1851,  ch.  241 ;  9  S.  L.  357,  and  1852,  ch.  77;  9  S.  L. 
445.] 

§  6.  May  enter  on  Old  Colony  R.  R. 

§  7.  Subject  to  use  by  other  companies  under  legislative  au- 
thority. 

§  8.  Reduction  of  tolls  by  the  legislature. 

1850— (April  29).     Ch.  247 ;  9  S.  L.  226.    Time  for  location  and 
construction  extended  one  year. 

1851— (May  23).     Ch.  241 ;  9  S.  L.  357.     §  1.  Time  for  location  and 
construction  extended  one  year. 
§  2.  Conditions  precedent  to  the  commencement  of  construc- 
tion. 

1852— (March  30).    Ch.  77  ;  9  S.  L.  445.    Time  for  location  and  con- 
struction extended  one  year. 


30  Granite  Railway  Company. 


GRANITE   RAILWAY   COMPANY. 

1826— (March  4).     Ch.  183  ;  6  S.  L.  466.     Original  charter. 

§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers  for  forty  years,  with  power  to 
make  by-laws  with  penalties,  and  choose  officers  and  ap- 
point agents.     [1831,  ch.  48  ;  7  S.  L.  126.] 

§  2.  Location  from  the  furnace  lot  and  granite  ledges  in  Quincy 
to  tide- water  in  Quincy  or  Milton,  with  provisions  as  to 
power  to  purchase  land,  consent  of  the  town  of  Milton, 
width  of  road,  construction  of  railways  for  the  trans- 
portation of  granite  stone  and  use  for  forty  years,  main- 
tenance of  fences  and  gates.  [1846,  ch.  232  §  1 ;  8  S. 
L.  649  ;  extension  to  the  Dorchester  and  Milton  Branch 
R.  R.,  and  branches  to  other  ledges,  and  a  wharf  and  depot 
on  said  river.  1870,  ch.  378,  12  S.  L.  1054,  au- 
thorizes the  Old  Colony  R.  R.  Co.,  if  purchasing,  to 
widen  and  straighten.] 

§  3.  May  purchase  and  use  land  from  high-water  to  low- water 
mark  of  sixteen  rods  in  width,  construct  canals  and 
erect  buildings. 

§  4.  Authority  to  take  land,  and  manner  of  determining  the 
damages. 

§  5.  Right  for  ten  years  to  collect  tolls  not  exceeding  twelve 
per  cent,  on  the  cost,  and  after  that  period  to  be  subject 
to  reduction  by  the  legislature. 

§  6.  Crossing  of  private  and  public  ways. 

§  7.  May  hold  real  and  personal  estate  to  the  amount  of 
$100,000.  [1871,  ch.  37  ;  Acts  and  Res.  461,  increase  to 
$250,000  ;  corporate  property  divisible  into  shares  not 
exceeding  200.  1836,  ch.  160  ;  7  S.  L.  655,  increase  of 
$150,000  authorized,  the  entire  stock  divisible  into  shares 
not  exceeding  2,500.  1846,  ch.  232  ;  8  S.  L.  649,  §  3, 
authority  to  increase  by  $50,000.] 

§  8.  Method  of  calling  the  first  meeting. 

§  9.  Construction  and  putting  into  use  to  be  within  three  years. 

§  10.  Other  railways  not  incompatible  with  the  convenient  use 
of  this  may  be  authorized  in  Quincy  and  Milton. 

§  11.  The  stockholders  to  be  individually  liable  for  the  corporate 
debts.  [1854,  ch.  271 ;  10  S.  L.  149,  repeals  the  sec- 
tion, except  as  to  contracts  already  made.] 

1831— (June  20).  Ch.  48  ;  7  S.  L.  126,  §  1.  Limitation  of  duration 
of  the  corporation  to  forty  years  repealed,  this  act  being 
subject  to  repeal. 


Granite  Railway  Company.  31 

§  2.  Officers  to  hold  over  where  an  annual  meeting  is  omitted, 
and  mode  of  holding  a  meeting.  [1858,  ch.  174 ;  10  S. 
L.  834,  as  to  mode  of  holding  a  meeting,  and  ratifica- 
tion of  acts  of  officers.] 

1836— (April  8).  Ch.  160 ;  7  S.  L.  655.  Authority  to  increase  the 
capital  stock  by  $150,000,  the  entire  stock  divisible  into 
shares  not  exceeding  2,500.  [1846,  ch.  232 ;  8  S.  L. 
649,  increase  of  $50,000.] 

1846—  (April  16).  Ch.  232  ;  8  S.  L.  649,  §  1.  May,  subject  to  gen- 
eral laws,  extend  railroad  from  terminus  near  Neponset 
River,  across  said  river  to  the  Dorchester  and  Milton  R. 
R.,  with  provisions  as  to  bridge  and  draw. 

§  2.  May  construct  branches  to  other  neighboring  quarries,  and 
a  wharf  and  depot  on  said  river  below  the  Old  Colony 
R.  R.,  with  a  branch  thereto,  and  take  land  therefor. 
[1871,  ch.  54  ;  Acts  and  Res.  468,  revives  the  act  as  to 
construction  of  branch  roads.] 

§  3.  May  transport  passengers  and  merchandise,  own  engines 
and  cars,  and  increase  capital  stock  by  $50,000. 

§  4.  May  sell  road  to  Old  Colony  R.  R.  Cor.  [1848,  ch  84  ;  8 
S.  L.  885,  §  4 ;  the  Old  Colony  R.  R.  Cor.  may  con- 
tract for  use  of.  1870,  ch.  378 ;  12  S.  L.  1054 ;  the 
Old  Colony  R.  R.  Cor.,  if  purchasing,  may  straighten.] 

1847— (March  31).  Ch.  146  ;  8  S.  L.  755,  §  2.  The  Quincy  Branch 
R.  R.  Co.  may  purchase. 

(April  15).  Ch.  187  ;  8  S.  L.  773,  §  5.  The  Quincy  Point  R. 
R.  Co.  may  enter  on. 

1848— (March  27).  Ch.  84  ;  8  S.  L.  885,  §  4.  The  Old  Colony  R. 
R.  Cor.  may  contract  for  the  use  of.  [1846,  ch.  232  ;  8 
S.  L.  649,  §  4.  ,1870,  ch.  378;  12  S.  L.  1054.  1871, 
ch.  54  ;  Acts  and  Res.  468,  §  3.] 

1854— (April  12).  Ch.  271 ;  10  S.  L.  149.  Stockholders  relieved 
from  the  personal  liability  imposed  by  the  original  char- 
ter, except  as  to  contracts  already  made. 

1858— (March  27).  Ch.  174  ;  10  S.  L.  834.  Mode  of  calling  a  meet- 
ing of  stockholders  for  choice  of  officers,  and  ratifica- 
tion of  acts  of  persons  who  have  acted  as  officers. 


32  Quincy  Branch  Railroad  Company. 

§  2.  Authorit}'  to  a  clerk  to  make  a  record,  having  acted  as 

such,  although  not  sworn. 
§  3.  Pending  suits  not  to  be  affected  by  this  act. 

1870— (June  18).  Ch.  378  ;  12  S.  L.  1054,  §  1.  The  Old  Colony  and 
N.  R.  Co.,  if  purchasing  the  Granite  Railway,  under 
1846  ch.  232  ;  8  S.  L.  649,  or  1848,  ch.  84 ;  8  S.  L.  885, 
may  widen  and  straighten  the  location  for  a  railroad 
from  Belknap  square  in  Quincy  to  the  Mount  Hope 
branch  of  the  O.  C.  &  N.  R.  Co.,  or  to  the  Dorchester  and 
Milton  Branch  R.  R.,  and  take  land  therefor. 
§  2.  Description  of  land  thus  taken,  approved  by  the  railroad 

commissioners,  to  be  filed. 
§  3.  Damages  for  widening  and  straightening. 

1871— (Feb.  20).  Ch.  37;  Acts  and  Res.  461.  May  carry  on  the 
business  of  quarrying  and  cutting  stone,  and  may  hold 
real  and  personal  estate  to  the  amount  of  $250,000,  with 
confirmation  of  purchase  of  real  estate  already  made, 
and  of  acts  in  carrying  on  said  business. 

(Feb.  24).  Ch.  54,  Acts  and  Res.,  468,  §  2.  Refers  to  the 
purchase  of,  by  the  Old  Colony  and  Newport  R.  Co. 

§  3.  Revives  1846,  ch.  232 ;  8  S.  L.  649,  and  1848,  ch.  84 ;  8 
S.  L.  885  as  to  construction  of  branch  railroads. 

See  Old  Colony  and  Newport  R.  Co. 
Old  Colony  R.  R.  Co. 


QUINCY  BRANCH    RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1847— (March  31).     Ch.  146  ;  8  S.  L.  755.     Original  charter. 
§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 
§  2.  Authority  to  purchase  the  Granite  Railway. 
§  3.  Capital  stock  not  to  exceed  $300,000. 

See  Granite  R.  Co. 


Quincy  Point  and  Shawmut  Railroad  Companies.       33 


QUINCY  POINT  RAILROAD  COMPANY. 

1847 — (April  15).     Ch.  187  ;  8  S.  L.  773.     Original  charter. 

§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 

§  2.  Capital  stock  not  to  exceed  $80,000. 

§  3.  Location  from  eastern  quarries  to  certain  wharves,  the 
entire  road  being  in  Quincy. 

§  4.  Organization  and  location  to  be  within  one  year,  and  con- 
struction within  two  years. 

§  5.  May  enter  on  the  Granite  R.  in  Quincy. 

§  6.  May  construct  branches  to  quarries,  wharves  and  depots, 
and  take  land  therefor. 

§  7.  Reduction  of  tolls  by  the  legislature. 

§  8.  Subject  to  use  by  other  companies  under  legislative  au- 
thority. 

§  9.  May  transfer  franchises  to  Granite  R.  Co. 

See  Granite  R.  Go. 


SHAWMUT   RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1870— (June  22).     Ch.  397  ;  12  S.  L.  1059.     Original  charter. 

§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 

§  2.  Location  from  Neponset  River  in  Boston  (Dorchester) 
near  Granite  bridge  to  the  Boston,  Hartford  and  Erie 
R.  R.,  or  to  the  Old  Colony  and  Newport  R.,  with  right 
to  enter  upon,  unite  with  and  use  either  railroad,  sub- 
ject to  a  corresponding  right  in  the  companies  owning 
said  roads. 

§  3.  Capital  stock  not  to  exceed  $200,000. 

§  4.  Location  to  be  within  two  years  and  construction  within 
three  years.  [1871,  ch.  325,  §  3  ;  Acts  and  Res.,  662, 
time  extended  two  years.] 

1871— (May  25).  Ch.  325  ;  Acts  and  Res.  662,  §  1.  Consent  of, 
to  the  construction  of  a  branch  in  Ward  16  of  Boston 
(Dorchester)  by  the  Old  Colony  and  Newport  R.  Co. 
required,  and  its  right  to  such  part  of  the  location 
thereupon  to  cease. 
§  3.  Time  for  location  and  construction  of  remaining  portion 
extended  two  years. 

See  Old  Colony  and  Newport  E.  Co. 
5 


34  Mount  Hope  Branch  Railroad. 

MOUNT   HOPE   BRANCH   RAILROAD.* 

[Not  a  corporation,  but  a  branch  of  the  Old  Colony  R.  R.  Cor.] 

1848— (March  27).  Ch.  84;  8  S.  L.  885,  §  3.  Location  from  Old 
Colony  R.  R.  in  Quincj',  through  or  near  a  gravel  hill 
called  Mount  Hope  to  the  Granite  R.,  granted  to  said  O. 
C.  R.  R.  Cor. 

1870— (June  18).  Ch.  378;  12  S.  L.  1054,  §  1.  The  Old  Colony 
and  Newport  R.  Co.,  if  purchasing  the  Granite  R.,  may 
construct  a  railroad  from  West  Quincy  to  connect  with 
its  said  Mount  Hope  branch.  [1871,  ch.  54,  §  1 ;  Acts 
and  Res.  468.] 

1871— (Feb.  24).  Ch.  54;  Acts  and  Res.  468,  §  1.  Authority 
given  by  the  preceding  act  confirmed. 

See  Old  Colony  R.  R.  Cor. 

Old  Colony  and  JSfezvport  R.  Co. 


CAPE    COD    BRANCH   RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1846— (April  8).     Ch.  194  ;  8  S.  L.  635.     Original  charter. 

§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 

§  2.  Location  from  the  road  of  the  united  Middleborough  R.  R., 
Fall  River  R.  R.,  and  Randolph  and  Bridgewater  R.  R. 
companies  (united  as  the  Fall  River  R.  R.  Co.  by  1846, 
ch.  259,  8  S.  L.  669),  near  the  Four  Corners  in  Middle- 
borough  to  Sandwich. 

[Location  changed,  enlarged  and  extended. 

1849,  ch.  198 ;  9  S.  L.  93.    Change  of,  near  intersection  with  Fall  River  R.  R., 

in  Middleborough. 
1851,  ch  221 ;  9  S.  L.  346.    Extension  to  Barnstable  and  Yarmouth. 

"  "  "         §  6.    Discontinuance  of  part  of  branch  at  "Wareham 

narrows.] 

§  3.  Capital  stock  not  to  exceed  $500,000  ;  may  hold  real  and 
personal  estate. 

[Par  value  of  stock  reduced  to  $60  a  share.    1851,  ch.  221,  {  5 ;  9  S.  L.  346. 

Additions  to  capital  stock  authorized,  viz. : — 

1851,  ch  221 ;  9  S.  L.  346.    $240,000  at  par  value  of  $60  a  share. 

1854,  ch.  29;  10  S.  L.  11.    $60,000.      "  "         «         "  ] 

*  For  Mount  Hope  R.  R.  Cor.  with  location  from  Taunton  to  Somerset  see  post. 


Cape  Cod  Branch  Railroad  Company.  35 

§  4.  Shall  provide  draws  in  bridges  across  the  narrows  at 
Wareham,  and  at  Cohasset  narrows.  [Draw  not  required 
in  bridge  over  Wankinco  River  in  Wareham  under  1852, 
ch.  133  ;  9  S.  L.  481.] 

§  5.  May  construct  a  branch  in  "Wareham  to  connect  with  the 
wharves  at  the  narrows  in  Wareham.  [Discontinuance 
of  part  of  branch  authorized  by  1851,  ch.  221,  §  6  ; 
9  S.  L.  346.] 

§  6.  May  enter  on  and  unite  with  and  use  the  railroad  of  the 
united  corporations  (Fall  River  R.  R.  Co.,  1846,  ch. 
259  ;  8  S.  L.  669)  in  Middleborough. 

§  7.  Subject  to  use  by  other  companies  under  legislative  au- 
thority. 

§  8.  Reduction  of  tolls  by  the  legislature. 

§  9.  Location  to  be  within  one  year  and  construction  within 
two  years.     [Time  extended  one  year,  1848,  ch.  19  ;  8 
S.  L.  844.] 
§  10.  May  form  a  corporate  union  with  the  above  united  corpo- 
rations.    [1872,  ch.  143  ;  Acts  and  Res.  110.] 

1848— (Feb.  19).  Ch.  19  ;  8  S.  L.  844.  Time  for  location  and  con- 
struction fixed  by  1846,  ch.  194,  §  9  ;  8  S.  L.  635,  ex- 
tended one  3'ear. 

(April  21).  Ch.  162  ;  8  S.  L.  922,  §§  2,  6.  The  Taunton  and 
Middleborough  R.  R.  Cor.  may  intersect  and  enter  on, 
at  Middleborough. 

1849— (May  1).  Ch.  169;  9  S.  L.  68,  §§  2,  5.  The  Fairhaven 
Branch  R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on  and  use. 

(May  2).  Ch.  198  ;  9  S.  L.  93.  May  change  location  in  Mid- 
dleborough, near  intersection  with  the  Fall  River  R.  R., 
with  a  restriction  -as  to  crossing  highways ;  the  new 
location  to  be  filed  in  one  year. 

(May  2).  Ch.  212;  9  S.  L.  101,  §  2.  The  Middleborough 
and  Plympton  R.  R.  may  be  constructed  to  the  road  of, 
in  Middleborough,  and  use. 

1851— (May  21).  Ch.  221 ;  9  S.  L.  346,  §  1.  May  extend  its  road 
from  Sandwich  to  Yarmouth  Port  and  to  tide-water  at 
Hyannis  harbor  in  Barnstable,  with  the  right  to  main- 
tain a  wharf  at  its  terminus. 


36  Cape  Cod  Railroad  Company. 

§  2.  To  have,  as  to  the  extension,  the  privileges  and  be  subject 
to  the  liabilities  set  forth  in  general  laws. 

§  3.  Majr  increase  capital  stock  $240,000 ;  to  be  divided  into 
shares  of  $60  each. 

§  4.  Conditions  precedent  to  the  commencement  of  construction. 

§  5.  Par  value  of  original  capital  stock  reduced  to  $60  a  share. 

§  6.  Authorized  to  discontinue  a  part  of  the  branch  at  Wareham 
narrows,  authorized  by  1846,  §  5,  ch.  194 ;  8  S.  L.  635. 

§  7.  Location  of  extension  to  be  within  one  year  and  construc- 
tion within  two  3-ears.  [Time  extended  two  years, 
1852,  ch.  133  ;  9  S.  L.  481.] 

1852— (April  20).    Ch.  133  ;  9  S.  L.  481,  §  1.     Time  for  location  and 
construction  of  the  extension  to  Sandwich  authorized 
by  1851,  ch.  221 ;  9  S.  L.  346,  extended  two  years. 
§  2.  May  maintain  a  bridge  over  the  Wankinco  River  in  TTare- 
ham  without  a  draw. 

(April  28).  Ch.  156;  9  S.  L.  496.  The  town  of  Nantucket 
may  take  stock  in,  not  exceeding  $50,000,  upon  a  vote 
of  two-thirds  of  the  voters  present  at  a  meeting. 

1854— (Feb.  22).    Ch.  29  ;  10  S.  L.  11,  §  1.     Name  changed  to  Cape 
Cod  R.  R.  Co. 
§  2.  Capital  stock  may  be  increased  $60,000,  to  be  divided  into 
shares  of  $60  each. 

(April  14).  Ch.  303 ;  10  S.  L.  168.  §§  5,  6.  The  P.  &  TV. 
R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on,  and  lease  or  sell  its  franchise  to. 

See  Cape  Cod  B.  B.  Co. 


CAPE    COD   BATTYROAD    COMPANY. 

1854— (Feb.  22).     Ch.  29  ;  K)  S.  L.  11,  §  1.     Name  changed  from 
Cape  Cod  Branch  R.  R.  Co. 

[Location.    See  Cape  Cod  Branch  R.  R.  Co. 

Location  changed,  enlarged  and  extended. 

1858,  ch.  171,  §  1 ;  10  S.  L.  833.  Connection  with  Middleborongh  and  Taunton 
R.  R. 

1858,  ch.  171,  §  5 ;  10  S.  L.  833.  Location  confirmed,  with  right  to  file  new  de- 
scription within  a  year. 

1863,  ch.  95 ;  11  S.  L.  375.    "Wharf  in  "Wareham. 


Cape  Cod  Railroad  Company,  37 

1868,  ch.  133 ;  12  S.  L.  452.    Extension  from  Yarmouth  to  Orleans. 

1868,  ch.  259 ;  12  S.  L.  520.  Extension  from  Orleans  to  Wellfleet  andProvincetown. 

1869,  ch.  262 ;  12  S.  L.  739.  "  "  "  " 

1871,  ch.  344 ;  Acts  and  Res.  679.    Extension  from  Orleans  to  Wellfleet  and 

Provincctown. 
1868,  ch.  312 ;  12  S.  L.555.    Sea-wall  across  Cohasset  narrows. 

1870,  ch.  36 ;  12  S.  L.  886.    Change  of,  at  crossing  of  ship  canal. 

1870,  ch.  379;  12  S.  L.  1055.  Location  upon  the  Plymouth  and  Vineyard 
Sound  R.  R. 

1872,  ch.  143 ;  Acts  and  Res.,  110.    Change  of,  between  "Wellfleet  and  Pro- 

vincetown,  and  extension  to  deep  water  in  Cape  Cod  harbor.] 

§  2.  Capital  stock  may  be  increased  $60,000,  in  shares  of  $60 
each. 

[See  Cape  Cod  Branch  R.  R.  Co. 

Other  additions  authorized.    1868,  ch.  133 ;  12  S.  L.  452.    $300,000. 
1870,  ch.  379 ;  12  S.  L.  1055.    $350,000  or  $700,000  for  the  purchase  of  a  part  or 
the  whole  of  the  Plymouth  and  Vineyard  Sound  R.  R.] 

1854—  (March  28).  Ch.  191;  10  S.  L.  97.  The  county  commis- 
sioners of  Barnstable  may  determine  land  damages 
against,  notwithstanding  their  interest  as  stockholders. 

(April  14).     Ch.  303  ;  10  S.  L.  168,  §  5.     The  Plymouth  and 

Wareham  R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on,  by  agreement. 
§  6.  The  P.  &  W.  R.  R.  Co.  may  lease  or  sell  franchise  to. 

(April  15).  Ch.  324  ;  10  S.  L.  179,  §  4.  The  Plympton  and 
"Wareham  R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on,  by  agreement. 

1856— (April  19).  Ch.  120;  10  S.  L.  528.  The  Boston  and  Cape 
Cod  Marine  Telegraph  along  the  line  of. 

1858— (March  27).  Ch.  171 ;  10  S.  L.  833,  §  1.  The  Middleborough 
and  Taunton  R.  R.  Cor.  may  enter  on  the  land  of,  in  Mid- 
dleborough, at  the  point  of  connection  with  the  Old 
Colony  and  Fall  River  R.  R.,  with  a  further  provision 
as  to  a  new  track  of  the  M.  &  T.  R.  R.  Cor.  upon  said 
land. 

§  2.  The  M.  &  T.  R.  R.  Cor.  not  to  enter  at  any  other  point  or 
in  any  other  manner. 

§  3.  The  M.  &  T.  R.  R.  Cor.  to  pay  for  use  of  land,  track  and 
depot,  with  a  method  provided  for  determining  the 
amount  if  not  agreed  upon. 

§  4.  Neither  corporation  to  enter  on  the  tracks  of  the  other 
without  consent,  except  for  transferring  cars. 

§  5.  Location  confirmed,  with  right  to  file  a  new  description 
within  a  year. 


38  Cape  Cod  Railroad  Company. 

1861— (March  28).     Ch.   109;    11  S.   L.  184,  §§  2,   7.     The  Cape 
Cod  Central  R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on,  in  Yarmouth. 
§  8.  The  said  C.  C.  C.  R.  R.  Co.  may  transfer  franchise  or 
lease  road  to.     [1868,  ch.  133  ;  12  S.  L.  452.] 

(April  11).  Ch.  196  ;  11  S.  L.  226,  §  4.  The  Vineyard  Sound 
R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on,  at  or  near  Monument  station. 

1863— (March  18).  Ch.  95;  11  S.  L.  375.  May  maintain  a  wharf 
in  front  of  "  Tim's  Island "  in  "Wareham,  and  extend 
the  same  into  the  "Wankinco  River  with  certain  limita- 
tions, and  the  right  to  lay  vessels  at  said  wharf  and 
receive  wharfage  and  dockage. 

1865— (March  24).  Ch.  103  ;  11  S.  L.  649,  §  4.  The  Wood's  Hole 
R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on,  at  the  West  Barnstable  station. 

1868— (April  13).  Ch.  122;  12  S.  L.  447,  §§  2,  3.  The  Plymouth 
and  Vineyard  Sound  R.  R.  Co.  (formerly  Vineyard 
Sound)  ma}-  cross  at  grade  and  enter  on. 
§  4.  The  Cape  Cod  R.  R.  Co.  may  guarantee  the  bonds  of  the 
P.  &  V.  S.  R  R.  Co.,  and  take  a  mortgage  of  the  fran- 
chise thereof  as  security. 

(April  21).  Ch.  133;  12  S.  L.  452,  §  1.  The  purchase  of 
the  franchise  and  property  of  the  Cape  Cod  Central 
R.  R.  by  the  C.  C.  R.  R.  Co.  confirmed,  and  location 
extended  from  Yarmouth  to  Orleans.  [1861,  ch.  109; 
11  S.  L.  184.] 

§  2.  Capital  stock  increased  $300,000 ;  authorized  to  issue  to 
the  Cape  Cod  Central  R.  R.  Co.,  1,333  shares,  as  part  of 
the  consideration  of  the  purchase,  and  to  guarantee  its 
bonds  to  the  amount  of  $125,000. 

(May  26).  Ch.  259;  12  S.  L.  520,  §  1.  May  extend  from 
Orleans  to  Wellfleet  by  filing  location  within  one  year, 
and  constructing  extension  in  two  3'ears.  [Time  for 
location  extended  to  June  1,  1871,  and  for  construction 
to  June  1,-  1873.  1869,  ch.  262 ;  12  S.  L.  739.]  And 
also  to  Provincetown  by  filing  location  in  three  3'ears, 
and  constructing  the  extension  in  five  3'ears.  [Time  for 
location  extended  to  Sept.  1, 1871.  1871,  ch.  344  ;  Acts 
and  Res.  679.] 

§  2.  Ma3*  cross  navigable  waters  in  Barnstable  County  under 
the  direction  of  the  railroad  commissioners. 


Cape  Cod  Railroad  Company.  39 

§  3.  Certain  towns  may  subscribe  to  the  capital  stock  of,  to  a 
limited  amount  and  on  certain  conditions. 

§§  4,  5.  Issue  of  bonds  by  said  towns,  and  representation 
thereof  as  stockholders  at  corporate  meetings. 

1868— (June  5).  Ch.  312;  12  S.  L.  555.  May  construct  a  sea-wall 
across  Cohasset  narrows,  between  Sandwich  and  Ware- 
ham,  with  provisions  as  to  a  landing  for  wood,  charges 
for  transporting  the  same,  damages  to  wharf-owners  and 
dredging. 

1869— (May  10) .  Ch.  262  ;  12  S.  L.  739.  Time  for  location  of  exten- 
sion to  Wellfleet  extended  to  June  1,  1871,  and  for  con- 
struction to  June  1,  1873.  [1868,  ch.  259  ;  12  S.  L.  520. 
1871,  ch.  344  ;  Acts  and  Res.  679.] 

1870— (Feb.  26).  Ch.  36  ;  12  S.  L.  886,  §  8.  Required  to  alter  loca- 
tion at  crossing  of  Cape  Cod  Ship  canal  at  a  point  fixed 
by  the  railroad  commissioners  ;  the  road  upon  the  new 
location  and  the  bridge  over  the  canal  to  be  built  by 
the  canal  company. 
§  9.  Location  of  the  railroad  upon  the  land  of  the  canal  com- 
pany to  the  bridge  over  the  canal. 

§  10.  To  pay  the  canal  company  for  certain  materials. 

§  14.  Penalties  recoverable  of,  as  to  the  bridge,  under  1863,  ch. 
131,  §  6. 

§  16.  The  Canal  Company  required  to  build  highways  connecting 
with  the  bridge. 

(June  18).  Ch.  379  ;  12  S.  L.  1055,  §  3.  May  purchase  the 
franchise  of  Plymouth  and  Vineyard  Sound  R.  R.  Co., 
the  location  thereof  to  be  within  two  years,  and  the 
construction  to  be  wkhin  four  3'ears. 

§  4.  Authority  of  certain  towns  to  take  stock  in  the  P.  &  V.  S. 
R.  R.  Co.  applied,  in  case  of  a  purchase,  to  the  com- 
pany purchasing. 

§  5.  In  case  of  said  purchase,  increase  of  capital  stock  author- 
ized to  the  amount  of  $700,000  if  the  whole  is  pur- 
chased, or  $350,000  if  only  one  section  is  purchased. 

(June  22).  Ch.  398  ;  12  S.  L.  1060,  §  2.  Location  of  the 
New  Bedford  and  Middleborough  R.  R.,  from  the  junc- 
tion of  the  C.  C.  R.  R.  with  the  Old  Colony  and  Newport 
R.  in  Middleborough. 


40  Cape  Cod  Central  Railroad  Company. 

1871— (May  12).  Ch.  288  ;  Acts  and  Res.  636,  §§  2,  3.  The  Plym- 
outh and  Sandwich  R.  R.  Co.  ma}'  enter  on,  with  a  cor- 
responding right  in  the  C.  C.  R.  R.  Co. 

§  4.  Said  P.  &  S.  R.  R.  Co.  may  lease  its  railroad,  franchise 
and  other  property  to. 

§  6.  The  C.  C.  R.  R.  Co.  may  take  a  limited  amount  of 
stock  in  the  P.  &  S.  R.  R.  Co. 

(May  25).  Ch.  344;  Acts  and  Res.  679.  Time  for  location 
from  Wellfleet  to  Provincetown  extended  to  September 
1,1871.  [1868,  ch.  259  ;  12  S.  L.  520.  1869,  ch.  262  ; 
12  S.  L.  739.] 

1872— (March  27).  Ch.  143  ;  Acts  and  Res.  110,  §  1.  May  form  a 
corporate  union  with  the  Old  Colony  and  Newport  R. 
Co.  in  the  manner  prescribed.  [1846,  ch.  194,  §  10 ; 
8  S.  L.  635.] 

§  2.  Upon  the  union  being  made,  the  0.  C.  &  N.  R.  Co.  may 
issue  new  stock  to  the  stockholders  of  the  Cape  Cod 
R.  R.  Co. 

§  3.  The  O.  C.  &  N.  R.  Co.  may,  after  the  union,  change  its 
name  to  the  Old  Colony  R.  R.  Co. 

§  4.  The  Cape  Cod  R.  R.,  Co.  or  the  O.  C.  &  N.  R.  Co.,  if  a 
union  is  made,  ma}'  change  the  location  between  "Wellfleet 
and  Provincetown  by  filing  the  same  on  or  before  July 
1,  1872,  and  extend  to  deep  water  in  Cape  Cod  harbor, 
with  approval  of  the  harbor  commissioners. 

See  Cape  Cod  Branch  R.  R.  Co. 
Cape  Cod  Central  R.  R.  Co. 
Old  Colony  R.  R.  Co. 


CAPE    COD    CENTRAL   RAILROAD    COMPACTS". 

1861— (March  28).     Ch.  109  ;  11  S.  L.  184.     Original  charter. 
§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 
§  2.  Location  from  Cape  Cod  R.  R.  in  Yarmouth  to  Orleans. 

[Location  in  Chatham,  1863,  ch.  110  ;  11  S.  L.  382.] 
§  3.  Capital  stock  not  to  exceed  $200,000  ;  may  hold  real  and 
personal  estate. 

[Additions  to  capital  stock  authorized. 
1863,  ch.  110;  11  S.  L.  382.    $1.50,000. 
1865,  ch.  200 ;  11  S.  L.  702.    $100,000.] 


Cape  Cod  Central  Railroad  Company.  41 

§  4.  Organization  and  location  to  be  within  two  years,  and 
construction  within  three  years.  [Time  extended  six 
months  by  1863,  ch.  110  ;  11  S.  L.  382.  Time  for  con- 
struction extended  one  year,  1864,  ch.  156  ;  11  S.  L.  538. 
Time  for  construction  extended  to  October,  1866,  ch.  60. 
1865;  11  S.  L.  632.] 

§  5.  Highwaj*s  to  be  crossed  as  county  commissioners  direct. 

§  6.  May  issue  bonds  not  to  exceed  the  amount  of  the  capital 
stock,  as  provided  in  General  Statutes,  ch.  63. 

§  7.  May  unite  with  and  enter  on  the  Cape  Cod  R.  R. 

§  8.  May  transfer  franchise  and  property  to  Cape  Cod  R.  R. 
Co.,  or  lease  road  and  property  to  the  same  or  the 
Fall  River  R.  R.  Co.  or  other  corporation. 

1863— (March  18).     Ch.  96  ;  11  S.  L.  375,  §  1.     The  town  of  Chat- 
ham may  subscribe  for  shares  in  the  capital  stock  of,  to 
the  amount  of  $50,000. 
§  2.  The  said  town  may  raise  mone}'  by  loan  or  tax  therefor. 
§  3.  Representation  of  the  town  at  corporate  meetings. 

(March  24).  Ch.  104;  11  S.  L.  379.  The  town  of  Harwich 
may  subscribe  for  shares  in  the  capital  stock  ofv  to  the 
amount  of  $40,000,  with  the  same  provisions  as  in  the 
act  1863,  ch.  96  ;  11  S.  L.  375,  giving  a  similar  authority 
to  the  town  of  Chatham. 

(March  24).  Ch.  105;  11  S.  L.  380.  The  town  of  Orleans 
may  subscribe  for  shares  in  the  capital  stock  of,  to  the 
amount  of  $25,000,  with  the  same  provisions  as  in  the 
act  1863,  ch.  96  ;  11  S.  L.  375,  giving  a  similar  authority 
to  the  town  of  Chatham.  • 

(March  26).  Ch.  110 ;  11  S.  L.  382,  §  1.  Amends  1861,  ch. 
109,  §  2  ;  11  S.  L.  184,  so  as  to  authorize  a  location  in 
the  town  of  Chatham. 

§2.  Amends  1861,  ch.  109,  §  3;  11  S.  L.  184,  so  as  to 
authorize  the  increase  of  the  capital  stock  by  $50,000. 

§  3.  The  time  for  organization,  location  and  construction  ex- 
tended six  months. 

1864— (Feb.  8).  Ch.  11 ;  11  S.  L.  472.  The  town  of  Brewster  may 
subscribe  for  shares  in  the  capital  stock  of,  to  the 
amount  of  $25,000,  with  the  same  provisions  as  in  the 
act  1863,  ch.  96  ;  11  S.  L.  375,  giving  a  similar  authority 
to  the  town  of  Chatham. 
6 


42  The  Fairhaven  Branch  Railroad  Company. 

1864— (April  20).  Ch.  156;  11  S.  L.  538.  Time  for  construction 
extended  one  year. 

1865— (March  6).  Ch.  60;  11  S.  L.  632.  Time  for  construction 
extended  to  October  1,  1866. 

(May  5).  Ch.  200  ;  11  S.  L.  702.  May  increase  capital  stock 
by  an  amount  not  exceeding  $100,000. 

1868— (March  16).  Ch.  66;  12  S.  L.  415.  Confirms  mortgage  of 
railroad  and  property  to  Nickerson  and  Sears,  trustees 
of  bondholders,  made  January  11,  1866. 

(April  21).  Ch.  133;  12  S.  L.  452,  §  1.  Confirms  sale  of 
franchise  and  property  to  Cape  Cod  R.  R.  Co.,  with 
authority  to  extend  from  Yarmouth  to  Orleans. 

§  2.  The  Cape  Cod  R.  R.  Co.  may  increase  its  capital  stock 
by  5,000  shares,  and,  as  a  consideration  of  the  pur- 
chase, issue  1,333  shares  to  the  Cape  Cod  Central  R.  R. 
Co.,  and  guarantee  its  bonds  to  the  amount  of  §125,000. 

See  Cape  Cod  B.  B.  Co. 


THE    FAIRHAVEN   BRANCH   RAILROAD    COMPANTT. 

1849— (May  1).     Ch.  169  ;  9  S.  L.  68.     Original  charter. 

§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 

§  2.  Location  from  Fairhaven  to  the  Cape  Cod  Branch  R.  R. 
between  South  Middleborough  and  South  "Wareham 
stations,  with  restrictions  as  to  location  in  Rochester. 
[1852,  ch.  150 ;  9  S.  L.  492,  over  burial  ground  in 
Fairhaven.  1854,  ch.  124 ;  10  S.  L.  56,  purchase  of 
New  Bedford  and  Fairhaven  feny.] 

§  3.  Capital  stock  not  to  exceed  $250,000 ;  may  hold  real  and 
personal  estate. 

[1851,  ch.  85,  §  2;  9  S.  L.  291.    Capital  stock  reduced  to  $200,000. 
1853,  ch.  147 ;  9  S.  L.  644.  "  "     increased  by  §100,000.] 

§  4.  Location  to  be  within  two  years,  and  construction  within 
four  years. 

[1851,  ch.  85,  §  1 ;  9  S.  L.  291.    Time  extended  one  year. 
1852,  ch.  116;  9  S.  L.  476.  "  "      one  year.] 


The  Fairhaven  Branch  Railroad  Company.  43 

§  5.  May  enter  on  and  use  the  Cape  Cod  Branch  R.  R.,  Fall 
River  R.  R.,  and  Old  Colony  R.  R. 

§  6.  Subject  to  use  by  other  companies  under  legislative  au- 
thority. 

§  7.  Reduction  of  tolls  by  the  legislature. 

1851— (April  30).  Ch.  85  ;  9  S.  L.  291,  §  1.  The  time  for  location 
and  construction  extended  one  year,  the  whole  capital 
stock  to  be  subscribed,  and  ten  per  cent,  paid  in  before 
proceeding  to  construct.  [1852,  ch.  116;  9  S.  L.  476, 
time  for  location  and  construction  extended  one  year.] 
§  2.  Capital  stock  to  be  $200,000.  [1853,  ch.  147 ;  9  S.  L. 
644,  increased  by  $100,000.] 

1852— (April  20).  Ch.  116  ;  9  S.  L.  476.  Time  for  location  and  con- 
struction extended  one  year. 

(April  27).  Ch.  150;  9  S.  L.  492.  May  locate  over  the 
burial  ground  in  Fairhaven. 

1853— (April  14).  Ch.  147;  9  S.  L.  644.  May  increase  capital 
stock  by  $100,000. 

1854— (March  24).  Ch.  124  ;  10  S.  L.  56,  §  1.  The  proprietors  of 
the  New  Bedford  and  Fairhaven  ferry  may  transfer  their 
charter  to. 

§  2.  Transfer  to  be  by  deed. 

§  3.  The  ferry  corporation  after  the  transfer  to  be  known  as  the 
Fairhaven  Branch  R.  R.  Co. 

§  4.  Separate  corporate  meetings  of  the  ferry  company  not  re- 
quired, and  expenses  and  profits  of  the  ferry  to  belong 
to  the  railroad  corporation. 

(April  15).  Ch.  324  ;  10  S.  L.  179,  §  2.  Location  of  thePlym- 
ton  and  Wareham  R.  R.  in  Wareham  near  the  junction 
of,  with  the  Cape  Cod  R.  R. 

1857— (May  29).  Ch.  253  ;  10  S.  L.  748.  Concerning  obstructions 
to  the  line  of  the  ferry  supported  by. 

1861— (March  21).  Ch.  80;  11  S.  L.  161,  §  1.  May  transfer  its 
franchise  and  property  by  deed  for  the  benefit  of  cred- 
itors, and  attachments  to  be  thereby  dissolved. 


44  Vineyard  Sound  Railroad  Company. 

§  2.  Any  railroad  corporation  may  buy  the  same,  the  transfer 
thereto  to  extinguish  the  Fairhaven  Branch  R.  R.  Co., 
and  the  grantee  not  to  be  liable  for  its  debts. 

§  3.  Individuals  purchasing  may  organize  under  the  charter, 
but  not  to  enjoy  its  privileges  until  organized,  and  the 
new  corporation  not  to  be  liable  for  the  debts  of  the  old. 

§  4.  The  directors  of  the  F.  B.  R.  R.  Co.  to  appropriate  the 
proceeds  of  the  sale  pro  rata  to  the  payment  of  creditors, 
and  divide  the  residue  among  the  stockholders. 

§  5.  May,  if  directors  elect,  mortgage  its  franchise  and  prop- 
erty to  trustees  to  secure  bonds  issued  under  General 
Statutes,  ch.  63. 

1864— (April  2).  Ch.  129  ;  11  S.  L.  524,  §§  1,  3.  The  Boston  and 
Fairhaven  Iron  Works  may  construct  a  railroad  track 
from  its  foundry  and  shop  to  connect  with  the  Fairhaven 
R.  R.  by  consent. 


VINEYARD    SOUND   RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1861— (April  11).     Ch.  196  ;  11  S.  L.  226.     Original  charter. 
§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 
§  2.  Location  from  Monument  station  of  Cape  Cod  R.  R.  in 

Sandwich  to  tide-water  at  Wood's  Hole  in  Falmouth, 

with  right  to  build  wharves   in  tide-water   at  Wood's 

Hole.     [1868,  ch.  122;  12  S.  L.  447,  extension  to  Old 

Colony  and  Newport  R.  in  Plymouth.] 
§  3.  Capital   stock  to  be   $300,000,  with  provision  as  to  the 

issue  of  shares.     [1868,  ch.  122  ;  12  S.  L.  447,  increase 

of  $300,000  authorized.] 
§  4.  May  enter  on  Cape  Cod  R.  R.  at  Monument  station. 
§  5.  Location  to  be  within  three  years  and  completion  within 

five  3rears. 

[Time  extended,  1865,  ch.  104 ;  11  S.  L.  650. 
'1867,  ch.  102;  12  S.  L.  217. 
1868,  ch.  86 ;  12  S.  L.  431. 
1868,  ch.  122,  §7;  12  S.  L.  447.] 

1865— (March  27.)  Ch.  104;  11  S.  L.  650;  Revives  and  confirms 
1861,  ch.  196  ;  11  S.  L.  226,  provided  the  organization 
is  within  one  year,  the  location  within  two  years,  and 
the  construction  within  four  years.  [1868,  ch.  122,  §  7  ; 
12  S.  L.  447,  repeals  the  proviso.] 

1867— (March  28).  Ch.  102;  12  S.  L.  217.  Time  for  location  ex- 
tended three  years  and  for  construction  five  years. 


Plymouth  &   Vineyard  Sound  Railroad  Company.      45 

1868— (March  27).     Ch.  86  ;  12  S.  L.  431.    Time  for  location  and 
construction  extended  two  years. 

(April  13).  Ch.  122  ;  12  S.  L.  447,  §  1.  Name  changed  to 
Plymouth  and  Vineyard  Sound  R.  R.  Co.,  with  authority 
to  extend  from  Monument  village  in  Sandwich  to  Old 
Colony  and  Newport  R.  in  Plymouth. 

See  Plymouth  and  Vineyard  Sound  R.  R.  Co. 


PLYMOUTH   AND   VINEYARD    SOUND    RAILROAD   COMPANY. 

1868— (April  13).  Ch.  122  ;  12  S.  L.  447,  §  1.  Name  changed  from 
Vineyard  Sound  R.  R.  Co.,  and  authority  given  to  extend 
from  Monument  Village  in  Sandwich  to  terminus  of  Old 
Colony  and  Newport  R.  in  Plymouth,  to  maintain  wharves 
at  Wood's  Hole  and  at  the  head  of  Buzzard's  Bay  in  tide 
water,  and  increase  capital  stock  by  $300,000. 

[For  location  and  capital  stock,  see  Vineyard  Sound  R.  R.  Co.] 

§  2.  May  cross  at  grade  highways  and  the  Cape  Cod  R.  R. 

§  3.  May  enter  on  Old  Colony  and  Newport  R.  and  the  Cape  Cod 
R.  R.,  and  may  lease  its  road  and  property  to  said  com- 
panies. 

§  4.  May  issue  bonds  not  to  exceed  capital  stock  paid  in ;  the 
O.  C.  &  N.  R.  Co.  and  the  C.  C.  R.  R.  Co.  may 
guarantee  the  same ;  and  the  P.  &  V.  S.  R.  R.  Co.  may 
secure  the  guarantee  by  a  mortgage  of  road  and  franchise. 
[1870,  ch.  379,  §  3  ;  12  S.  L:  1055.] 

§§  5,  6.  The  towns  of  Plymouth,  Falmouth,  Sandwich,  Edgar- 
town,  Chilmark  and  Tisbury  may  subscribe  for  a 
limited  amount  of  stock,  and  be  represented  at  corporate 
meetings. 

§  7.  Repeals  1861,  §  5,  ch.  196  ;  11  S.  L.  226,  and  proviso  as 
to  time  for  location  and  construction  of,  1865,  ch.  104  ; 
11  S.  L.  650. 

§  8.  Location  of  extension  to  be  within  two  years  and  con- 
struction within  four  years.  [Repealed  by  1870,  ch. 
379,  §  6  ;  12  S.  L.  1055.] 

1870— (June  18).  Ch.  379  ;  12  S.  L.  1055.  §  1  revives  1861,  ch.  196  ; 
11  S.  L.  226,  and  1868,  ch.  122;  12  S.  L.  447,  and 
allows  a  location  within  two  years,  and  construction 
within  four  years.  > 


46  Plymouth  and  Sandwich  Railroad  Company. 

§  2.  MajT  construct  road  in  sections,  the  location  of  the  second 
section  to  be  within  three  years  and  its  construction 
within  five  years. 

§  3.  May  transfer  franchise  of  either  or  both  sections  to  C.  C. 
R.  R.  Co.  or  the  0.  C.  &  N.  R.  Co.  [1868,  ch.  122,  §  4  ; 
12  S.  L.  447;]  the  company  receiving  such  franchise 
to  have  power  to  construct  and  maintain  the  road  or 
section  purchased,  and  to  be  required  to  file  location  in 
two  years  and  construct  the  same  in  four  years. 

§  4.  1868,  §§  5,  6,  ch.  122  ;  12  S.  L.  447,  authorizing  town  sub- 
scriptions to  apply  in  case  of  a  transfer,  to  the  company 
receiving  it,  as  above. 

§  5.  The  purchasing  corporation  may  increase  its  capital  stock 
by  $700,000  for  the  whole  road,  or  $350,000  for  a  single 
section. 

§  6.  Repeals  1868,  §  8,  ch.  122  ;  12  S.  L.  447,  as  to  time  for 
location  and  construction. 

1871— (May  12).     Ch.  288;    Acts  and  Res.   636,  §  3.     Said  com- 
pany and  the  Pbymouth  and  Sandwich  R.  R.  Co.  may 
enter  on  each  other. 
§  4.  Said  P.  &  S.  R.  R.  Co.  may  lease  its  road  to. 

See  Vineyard  Sound  R.  R.  Co. 


WOOD'S    HOLE   RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1865— (March  24).     Ch.  103  ;  11  S.  L.  649.     Original  charter. 

§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 

§  2.  Location  from  Barnstable  near  the  "West  Barnstable 
station  on  the  Cape  Cod  R.  R.  to  tide-water  at  Wood's 
Hole  harbor  in  Falmouth,  with  right  to  build  wharves. 

§  3.  Capital  stock  to  be  $400,000. 

§  4.  May  enter  on,  unite  with  and  use  the  Cape  Cod  R.  R. 

§  5.  Location  to  be  within  three  years  and  construction  within 
five  years. 


PLYMOUTH   AND    SANDWICH   RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1871— (May  12).    Ch.  288,  Acts  and  Res.  636.    Original  charter. 
§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 


Plymouth  and   Wareham  Railroad  Company.  47 

§  2.  Location  from  terminus  of  Old  Colony  and  Newport  R.  in 

Plymouth  to  Cape  Cod  R.  R.  in  Sandwich. 
§  3.  May  enter  on  said  O.  C.  &  N.  R.,  the  C.  C.  R.  R.  and  the 

Plymouth  and  Vinej'ard  Sound  R.  R.,  with  reciprocal 

right  in  those  companies. 
§  4.  May  lease  its  road,  franchise  and  property  to  either  of  said 

companies. 
§  5.  Capital  stock  not  to  be  less  than  $200,000  nor  more  than 

0360,000. 
§  6.  The  O.  C.  &  N.  R.  Co.  and  the  C.  C.  R.  Co.  may  take 

stock  in,  to  a  limited  amount. 
§  7.  Location  and  construction  to  be  within  two  years. 

1873— (March  27).     Ch.  118;  Acts  and  Res.  549.     Time  for  loca- 
tion and  construction  extended  two  years. 


PLYMOUTH   AND   "WAREHAM    RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1854— (April  14).     Ch.  303  ;  10  S.  L.  168.     Original  charter. 
§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 
§  2.  Location  from  the  depot  of  Old  Colony  R.  R.    Cor.  in 

Plymouth  to  a  point  in  Wareham  near  Tremont  Iron 

"Works  easterly  of  Cape  Cod  Branch  R.  R. 
§  3.  Capital  stock  not  to  exceed  $300,000,  with  provisions  as 

to  issue  of,  and  assessments  on  shares. 
§  4.  May  enter  on  said  O.  C.  R.  R.  in  Ptymouth. 
§  5.  May  enter  by  consent  on  Cape  Cod  Branch  R.  R. 
§  6.  May  lease  or  sell  franchise  and  property  to  either  of  said 

companies. 
§  7.  Location  to  be  within  two  }'ears  and  completion  within 

three  years. 


SOUTH    SHORE    RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1846— (March  26).     Ch.  152  ;  8  S.  L.  608.     Original  charter. 

§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 

§  2.  Location  from  Old  Colony  R.  R.  in  Quincy  to  Duxbury. 
[1847,  ch.  201 ;  8  S.  L.  786,  defines  the  location  anew.] 

§  3.  Capital  stock  not  to  exceed  $600,000,  divided  into  shares 
of  $50  each.  [1847,  ch.  243  ;  8  S.  L.  807,  increase  of 
$75,000  authorized  for  purchase  of  the  Cohasset  and 
Scituate  Branch  R.  R.]  ;  may  hold  real  estate. 


48  South  Shore  Railroad  Company. 

§  4.  Reduction  of  tolls  by  the  legislature. 

§  5.  Organization  and  location  to  be  within  one  year,  and  con- 
struction of  the  part  from  Quincy  to  Cohasset  to  be 
within  two  years  from  May  1,  1846,  and  the  part  from 
Cohasset  to  Duxbury  within  three  years  therefrom. 
[1847,  ch.  201  ;  8  S.  L.  786.  extends  time  one  year. 
1848,  ch.  182 ;  8  S.  L.  930,  extends  time  six  months 
from  May  1,  1848.] 

§  6.  May  unite  with  in  Quincy,  enter  on  and  use  the  Old 
Colony  R.  R.,  with  power  in  the  legislature  to  authorize 
other  corporations  to  enter  on  said  S.  S.  R.  R.  Co. 

1847— (April  20).  Ch.  201 ;  8  S.  L.  786,  §  1.  Defines  a  location 
from  Quinc}T  to  a  terminus  in  Cohasset,  repealing  1846, 
ch.  152  ;  8  S  L.  608,  so  far  as  inconsistent. 

§  2.  Time  for  location  and  construction  extended  one  year. 
[1848,  ch.  182  ;  8.  S.  L.  930,  extends  time  six  months 
from  May  1,  1848.] 

§  3.  Crossing  of  navigable  waters  in  "Weymouth  by  a  bridge. 

§  4.  Stockholders  may  withdraw  subscriptions  because  of  the 
act. 

§  5.  Meeting  of  corporation  for  acceptance  of  the  act. 

(April  23).     Ch.  243;  8  S.  L.  807,  §  5.    The  Cohasset  and 

Scituate  Branch  R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on,  in  Cohasset,  and 

use. 
§  7.  Ma}*  take  a  convej-ance  of  the  franchise  of  the  Cohasset 

and  Scituate  Branch  R.  R.  Co.,  and  increase  its  capital 

stock  therefor,  not  exceeding  §75,000. 

1848— (April  24).  Ch.  182  ;  8  S.  L.  930.  Time  for  location  and  con- 
struction extended  six  months  from  May  1,  1848. 

1849— (May  1).  Ch.  163  ;  9  S.  L.  65,  §  2.  The  Old  Colony  R.  R. 
Co.  ma}r  carry  out  its  contract  to  lease  the  South  Shore 
R.  R. 

1867— (March  13).  Ch.  165  ;  12  S.  L.  194,  §  3.  May  enter  on,  unite 
with  and  use  the  Duxbury  and  Cohasset  R.  R.  with  the 
corresponding  right  in  the  corporation  owning  that  road. 

1870— (March  4).  Ch.  47;  12  S.  L.  894,  §  1.  May  purchase  the 
Duxbury  and  Cohasset  R.  R. 


Duxbury  and  Cohasset  Railroad  Company.  49 

§  2.  May  subscribe  for  the  stock  of  the  D.  &  C.  R.  R.  Co.,  not 
exceeding  $200,000,  and  issue  bonds  with  mortgage 
therefor ;  and  the  Old  Colony  and  Newport  R.  Co.  may 
guarantee  the  bonds. 

1870— (March  4).     Ch.  48 ;  12  S.  L.  895,  §  2.    May  operate  the 
We3Tmouth  Branch  Freight  R.  R.  under  contract. 
§  3.  May  buy  or  lease  the  franchise  of  said  corporation. 
§  4.  May  subscribe  for  the  capital  stock  of  said  corporation. 

1871— (May  6).  Ch.  257;  Acts  and  Res.  603,  §  2.  Crossing  of,  at 
grade,  by  the  Plymouth  County  R.  R.  Co. 

§  3.  Concerning  the  use  by  the  South  Shore  R.  R.  Co.  and  the 
Plymouth  County  R.  R.  Co.  of  the  roads  of  each  other. 

§  4.  May  take  a  lease  of  the  Plymouth  County  R.  R. 


COHASSET   AND    SCTTUATE    BRANCH   RAILROAD    CORPORATION. 

1847— (April  23).     Ch.  243  ;  8  S.  L.  807.     Original  charter. 

§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 

§  2.  Location  from  South  Shore  R.  R.  in  Cohasset  to  the  harbor 
in  Scituate. 

§  3.  Capital  stock  not  to  exceed  $75,000 ;  may  hold  real  and 
personal  estate. 

§  4.  Location  to  be  within  three  years,  and  construction  within 
five  years. 

§  5.  May  enter  on  the  South  Shore  R.  R.  in  Cohasset. 

§  6.  Subject  to  use  by  other  companies  under  legislative  au- 
thority. 

§  7.  May  transfer  property  and  franchise  to  the  South  Shore  R. 
R.  Co.,  which  may  increase  its  capital  stock  therefor  by 
$75,000. 

§  8.  Reduction  of  tolls  by  the  legislature. 


THE   DUXBURY   AND    COHASSET   RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1867— (March  13).     Ch.  65  ;  12  S.  L.  194.     Original  charter. 
§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 

§  2.  Location  from  South  Shore  R.  R.  in  Cohasset  to  Duxbury. 
[1871,  ch.  104;  Acts  and  Res.  497,  extension  to  tide- 
water in  Duxbury,  and  to  the  Old  Colony  and  Newport 
R.  in  Kingston.] 
7 


50  Duxbury  and  Cohasset  Railroad  Company. 

§  3.  May  enter  on  the  railroad  of  the  South  Shore  R.  R.  CoM 
with  a  corresponding  right  in  the  latter  corporation. 

§  4.  Capital  stock  to  be  $350,000  ;  may  hold  real  and  personal 
property.  [1871,  ch.  104;  Acts  and  Res.  497,  in- 
crease of  $100,000  for  an  extension.] 

§  5.  The  towns  of  Duxbury,  Marshfield  and  Scituate  may  take 
stock  in,  to  the  amount  of  $75,000  each,  by  two-thirds  of 
the  legal  voters  voting  therefor,  and  may  pay  for  the 
same  by  loan  or  tax.  [1868,  ch.  340,  §  1 ;  12  S.  L.  575, 
majority  vote  of  the  voters  present  and  voting  made 
•  sufficient.] 

§  6.  The  selectmen  may  vote  on  the  stock  of  said  towns,  and 
the  vote  may  be  on  the  whole  stock  so  held,  notwith- 
standing chapter  63  of  the  General  Statutes. 

§  7.  Location  to  be  within  two  years,  and  construction  within 
four  j-ears.  [1868,  ch.  340,  §  2 ;  12  S.  L.  575,  time 
extended  two  years.] 

1868— (June  10).     Ch.  340  ;  12  S.  L.  575,  §  1.     The  towns  named  in 
1867,  ch.  65;  12  S.  L.  194,  may  take  the  stock  on  a 
majority  vote  of  the  voters  present  and  voting. . 
§  2.  Time  for  location  and  construction  extended  two  years. 

1870— (March  4).  Ch.  47  ;  12  S.  L.  894,  §  1.  May  contract  for  the 
construction  and  operation  of  its  railroad  with  the  South 
Shore  R.  R.  Co.,  or  the  Old  Colony  and  Newport  R.  Co., 
and  sell  or  lease  it  to  either. 

§  2.  The  S.  S.  R.  R.  Co.  and  the  O.  C.  &  N.  R.  Co.,  or  either, 
may  subscribe  for  and  hold  stock  in  said  D.  &  C.  R.  R. 
Co.  not  exceeding  in  the  aggregate  $200,000,  and  issue 
bonds  with  mortgage  for  securing  the  same,  and  the 
O.  C.  &N.  R.  Co.  may  guarantee  the  bonds  of  the  S.  S. 
R.  R.  Co.  issued  therefor. 

§  3.  May,  on  certain  conditions,  issue  bonds  with  a  mortgage, 
not  exceeding  $100,000. 

§  4.     Act  to  be  void  unless  accepted  within  one  year. 

1871— (March  18).  Ch.  104;  Acts  and  Res.  497,  §  1.  May  ex- 
tend to  tide-water  in  Duxbury,  and  also  to  the  Old 
Colony  and  Newport  R.  in  Kingston. 

§  2.  Any  corporation  owning  its  stock  to  have  a  vote  for  each 
share. 

§  3.  May  increase  capital  stock  for  the  extension  $100,000. 

§  4.  Power  to  extend  and  issue  new  stock  to  be  void,  unless 
exercised  within  three  years. 


Hanover  Branch  Railroad  Company.  51 

1873— (Feb.  11).  Ch.  21;  Acts  and  Res.  498,  §  1.  The  town  of 
Plymouth  may  subscribe  to  the  capital  stock  of,  not  ex- 
ceeding $50,000  by  a  certain  vote,  and  raise  money 
therefor. 
§  2.  Representation  of  said  town  as  a  stockholder  at  corporate 
meetings,  with  right  to  vote  on  whole  amount  of  stock 
held,  notwithstanding  ch.  63,  General  Statutes. 


DUXBURY   BRANCH   BAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1847— (April  7).     Ch.  162  ;  8  S.  L.  760.     Original  charter. 

§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 

§  2.  Location  from  Duxbury  to  the  Old  Colony  R.  R.  in 
Kingston. 

§  3.  Capital  stock  not  to  exceed  $100,000  ;  may  hold  real  and 
personal  estate. 

§  4.  Location  to  be  within  one  year  and  construction  within 
four  years. 

§  5.  May  enter  on  the  Old  Colony  R.  R.  in  Kingston. 

§  6.  Subject  to  use  by  other  companies  under  legislative  au- 
thority. 

§  7.  May  transfer  property  and  franchise  to  the  Old  Colony 
R.  R.  Cor. 


HANOVER  BRANCH   RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1846— (April  6).     Ch.  185  ;  8  S.  L.  632.     Original  charter. 
§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 
§  2.  Location  from  Hanover  (Four  Corners)  to  Old  Colony 

R.  R.  in  Abington. 
§  3.  Capital  stock  not  to  exceed  $125,000.    [1864,  ch.  155  ;  11 

S.  L.  537,  increase  to  $160,000;]   may  hold  real  and 

personal  estate. 
§  4.  Location  to  be  within  one  year,  and  construction  within 

three  years. 

[1847,  ch.  247 ;  8  S.  L.  810,  extends  time  for  location  eighteen  months  beyond 

April  6,  1847. 
1864,  ch.  155,  §  3;  11  S.  L.  537,  extends  time  for  location  to  May  1,  1866,  and 
for  construction  to  May  1,  1867. 

1866,  ch.  205;  12  S.  L.  Ill,  extends  time  for  location  to  June  1,  1866. 

1867,  ch.  14;  12  S.  L.  172,  extends  time  for  construction  to  May  1,  1869.] 


52  Silver  Lake  Branch  Railroad  Company. 

§  5.  May  enter  on  and  unite  with  the  Old  Colony  R.  R.  in 
Abington.  [1864,  ch.  155  ;  11  S.  L.  537,  limits  the  right, 
without  its  consent,  to  local  trains  of  Old  Colony  and 
Newport  R.  Co.] 

§  6.  Subject  to  use  by  other  companies  under  legislative  au- 
thority. 

§  7.  May  transfer  property  and  franchise  to  Old  Colony  R.  R. 
Cor. 

1847— (April  23).  Ch.  247  ;  8  S.  L.  810.  Time  for  location  extended 
eighteen  months  beyond  April  6,  1847. 

1864— (April  20).  Ch.  155;  11  S.  L.  537,  §  1.  Revives  1846,  ch. 
185  ;  8  S.  L.  632,  not,  however,  with  the  power  to  use 
the  railroad  of  the  Old  Colony  and  Newport  R.  Co., 
except  in  connection  with  its  local  trains  without  its 
consent. 

§  2.  May  organize  within  two  years. 

§  3.  Time  for  location  extended  to  May  1,  1866,  and  for  con- 
struction to  May  1,  1867. 

§  4.  May  increase  capital  stock  to  $160,000. 

1866— (May  1).  Ch.  205  ;  12  S.  L.  111.  Time  for  location  extended 
to  June  1,  1866. 

1867— (Feb.  8).  Ch.  14;  12  S.  L.  172.  Time  for  construction  ex- 
tended to  May  1,  1869. 

1868— (April  16).  Ch.  127;  12  S.  L.  451.  George  Curtis  may 
maintain  a  side  track  to  connect  his  iron  works  in  Han- 
over with. 


SILVER  LAKE   BRANCH   RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1849— (May  2).     Ch.  237  ;  9  S.  L.  116.      Original  charter. 

§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 

§  2.  Location  from  Old  Colony  R.  R.  in  Halifax  to  Jones  River 
pond,  with  power  to  enter  on  O.  C.  R.  R. 

§  3.  Subject  to  use  by  other  companies  under  legislative  au- 
thority. 

§  4.  Capital  stock  not  to  exceed  $35,000,  with  provisions  as  to 
assessments  on  shares,  issue  thereof,  and  holding  real 
and  personal  estate. 


Plympton  and    Wareham  Railroad  Company.  53 

§  5.  Location  to  be  within  ten  months,  and  completion  within 
one  year.  [1850,  ch.  109  ;  9  S.  L.  159,  time  extended 
one  year.] 

§  6.  May  sell  and  transfer  property  and  franchises  to  0.  C.  R. 
R.  Cor. 

1850— (March  21).     Ch.  109;  9  S.  L.  159.    Time  for  location  and 
completion  extended  one  year. 


PLYMPTON   BBANCH    RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1848— (April  24).     Ch.  180  ;  8  S.  L.  929.     Original  charter. 

§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 

§  2.  Location  from  south-east  side  of  Jones  River  pond  in 
Plympton  to  Old  Colony  R.  R.  in  Kingston,  with  right 
to  enter  on  said  O.  C.  R.  R. 

§  3.  Subject  to  use  by  other  companies  under  legislative  au- 
thority. 

§  4.  Capital  stock  not  to  exceed  $40,000,  with  provisions  as  to 
issue  thereof  and  assessments ;  may  hold  real  and  per- 
sonal estate. 

§  5.  Location  to  be  within  six  months  and  completion  within 
one  year. 

§  6.  May  transfer  property  and  franchises  to  O.  C.  R.  R.  Cor. 

1856— (Feb.  29).     Ch.  32;  10  S.  L.  500.    Name  changed  to  Silver 
Lake  Ice  Co. 


SILVER   LAKE   ICE    COMPANY. 


1856— (Feb.  29).     Ch.  32 ;  10  S.  L.  500.    Name  changed  from  the 
Plympton  Branch  R.  R.  Co. 

See  Plympton  Branch  R.  R.  Co. 


PLYMPTON  AND   "WAREHAM   RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1854— (April  15).     Ch.  324  ;  10  S.  L.  179.     Original  charter. 
§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 


54  Matfield  Railroad  Company. 

§  2.  Location  from  Old  Colony  R.  R.  in  Plympton  to  Wareham 

easterly  of  Cape  Cod  R.  R.,  and  near  the  junction  of 

Fairhaven  R.  R.  with  the  C.  C.  R.  R. 
§  3.  Capital  stock  to  be  $250,000,  with  provisions  as  to  issue 

of,  and  assessments  on  shares. 
§  4.  May  enter  on  Old  Colony  R.  R.,  and  by  consent,  on  Cape 

Cod  R.  R. 
§  5.  Location  to  be  within  two  years  and  completion  within 

three  years. 


MIDDLEBOROTTGH   AND   PLYMPTON   RAILROAD    CO. 

1849— (May  2).     Ch.  212  ;  9.  S.  L.  101.     Original  charter. 

§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 

§  2.  Location  from  Old  Colony  R.  R.  in  Plympton  to  the  Cape 
Cod  R.  R.  or  the  Fall  River  R.  R.  in  Middleborough. 

§  3.  Capital  stock  not  to  exceed  $150,000  ;  may  hold  real  and 
personal  estate. 

§  4.  Location  to  be  within  two  years,  and  construction  within 
three  years. 

§  5.  Reduction  of  tolls  by  the  legislature. 

§  6.  Subject  to  use  by  other  companies  under  legislative  au- 
thority. 


MATFIELD   RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1850— (April  30).     Ch.  260  ;  9  S.  L.  237.     Original  charter. 

§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers,  but  not  to  take  land  except  by 
contract. 

§  2.  Location  from  the  iron  works  of  the  East  Bridgewater  Iron 
Co.  in  East  Bridgewater  to  the  Bridgewater  and  Abington 
Branch  of  Old  Colony  R.  R.,  northerly  of  and  within 
1,000  feet  of  the  station-house  in  East  Bridgewater,  with 
authority  to  unite  by  turnouts  and  switches  with  the 
O.  C.  R.  R.  by  consent. 

§  3.  Shares  not  to  be  issued  for  less  than  par  value  actually 
paid  in. 

§  4.  Capital  stock  not  to  exceed  $10,000 ;  may  invest  in  real 
and  personal  estate. 

§  5.  Location  and  completion  to  be  within  one  year. 


Xew  Bedford  &  Middleborough  Railroad  Company.     55 

BRIDGEW ATER   AND   ABINGTON   BRANCH. 

(Not  a  corporation,  but  a  branch  of  the  Old  Colony  R.  R.  Corporation.) 

1850— (April  30).    Ch.  260 ;  9  S.  L.  237,  §  2.    The  Matfield  R.  R. 
Co.  may  enter  on. 


PLYMOUTH   COUNTY   RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1871 — (May  6).     Ch.  257  ;  Acts  and  Res.  603.     Original  charter. 

§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 

§  2.  Location  from  the  town  house  in  South  Scituate  to  the  Old 
Colony  and  Newport  R.  in  Quincy,  between  the  Quincy 
and  Wollaston  stations,  crossing  the  South  Shore  R.  R. 
at  grade. 

§  3.  May  construct  road  in  two  sections,  divided  by  the  South 
Shore  R.  R.,  with  provisions  as  to  the  use  of  the  South 
Shore  R.  R.  and  of  the  Old  Colon}-  and  Newport  R.,  the 
use  by  said  companies  of  said  P.  C.  R.  R.  and  the  ter- 
mination of  their  right  to  use  in  a  certain  event. 

§  4.  May  lease  the  whole  road,  or  a  section,  to  the  S.  S.  R.  R. 
Co.  or  the  O.  C.  &  N.  R.  Co. 

§  5.  Capital  stock  to  be  $400,000,  receivable  for  the  construc- 
tion of  each  section  separately,  with  conditions  precedent 
to  the  commencement  of  the  construction  of  each  section. 

§  6.  Location  of  first  section  to  be  within  two  years,  and  con- 
struction within  four  years.  [1873,  ch.  147  ;  Acts  and 
Res.  571,  time  for  location  extended  eighteen 
months.] 

1873— (April  2).     Ch.  147,  Acts  and  Res.,  571.     Time  for  location 
extended  eighteen  months. 


NEW   BEDFORD   AND   MIDDLEBOROUGH   RAILROAD    CO. 

1870— (June  22).     Ch.  398  ;  12  S.  L.  1060.     Original  charter. 

§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 

§  2.  Location  from  the  junction  of  the  Old  Colony  and  Newport 
R.  and  the  Cape  Cod  R.  R.  in  Middleborough  to  New 
Bedford,  with  a  provision  as  to  location  over  tide- 
waters, subject  to  the  direction  of  the  harbor  commis- 
sioners. 


56      New  Bedford  and  Fall  River  Railroad  Company. 

§  3.  May  enter  on  and  use  the  Old  Colony  and  Newport  R.,  with 
a  corresponding  right  in  the  latter  corporation,  and  if 
constructed  on  the  west  side  of  the  Acushnet  River,  the 
New  Bedford  and  Taunton  R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on  said 
N.  B.  &  M.  R.  R. 

§  4.  Capital  stock  not  to  exceed  $700,000,  nor  be  less  than 
$400,000. 

§  5.  The  Old  Colony  and  Newport  R.  Co.  may  subscribe  for  one- 
half  of  the  stock  of. 

§  6.  Certain  towns  may  subscribe  for  the  stock  to  a  limited  ex- 
tent upon  certain  terms. 

§  7.  Location  to  be  within  two  years,  and  construction  within 
three  years. 

1871— (Feb.  20).  Ch.  32  ;  Acts  and  Res.  459,  §  4.  May,  if  located 
on  the  west  side  of  the  Acushnet  River,  enter  on,  unite 
with  and  use  the  New  Bedford  and  Taunton  R.  R. 

§  5.  May,  if  such  connection  takes  place  within  three  years, 
purchase  an  undivided  half  of  that  portion  of  the  road 
and  property  of  the  N.  B.  &  T.  R.  R.  Co.  lying  south- 
erly of  the  junction,  with  a  corresponding  right  in  the 
N.  B.  &  T.  R.  R.  Co.  in  a  certain  event. 

§  6.  The  road  owned  in  common  to  be  under  a  joint  super- 
intendent, with  powers  of  railroad  commissioners  in  case 
of  disagreement. 

§  7.  The  construction  of  the  road  of  one  company  into  New 
Bedford,  beyond  Hillman  street,  to  exclude  the  other, 
except  as  provided. 

See  New  Bedford  and  Taunton  R.  R.  Co. 


NEW   BEDFORD   AND    PALL   RIVER   RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1836— (April  16).     Ch.  267  ;  7  S.  L.  714.     Original  charter. 

§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers,  with  a  location  from  the  eastern 

shore  of  Taunton  Great  River  in  Fall  River  to  County 

street  in  New  Bedford. 
§  2.  Capital  stock  to  be  not  less  than  $200,000  nor  more  than 

$300,000  ;  may  hold  real  estate. 
§  3.  Duty  to  build  fences,  and  liability  for  neglect. 
§  4.  Reduction  of  tolls  by  the  legislature. 
§  5.  Subject  to  use    by  other    companies    under    legislative 

authority. 


Taunton  and  Middleborough  Ii.  R.   Corporation.         57 

§  6.  Toll-houses  and  tolls. 

§  7.  Organization,  location  and  subscription  of  2,000  shares  to 
be  before  Sept.  1,  1837,  and  completion  by  Dec.  31, 
1840.  [1838,  ch.  179;  8  S.  L.  71,  time  extended  two 
years.] 

§  8.  Provisions  as  to  the  part  of  the  road  in  Rhode  Island. 

1838— (April  24).  Ch.  179  ;  8  S.  L.  71.  Act  revived  and  continued 
in  force  for  two  3_ears  beyond  time  named  in  1836,  ch. 
267,  §  7;  7S.  L.  714. 


TAUNTON   AND    MXDDLEBOROUGH  RAILROAD    CORPORATION. 

1848— (April  21).     Ch.  162  ;  8  S.  L.  922.     Original  charter. 
§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 
§  2.  Location  from  the  New  Bedford  and  Taunton  R.  R.  in 

Taunton,  to  the  Fall  River  R.  R.  in  Middleborough,  no 

as  to  intersect  the  Cape  Cod  Branch  R.  R. 
§  3.  Capital  stock  not  to  exceed  $150,000  ;  may  hold  real  and 

personal  estate. 
§  4.  Location  to  be  within  one  year,  and  construction  within 

three  years.     [1849,  ch.  12  ;  9  S.  L.  4,  extends  time  for 

location  and  construction  one  year.     1850,  ch.  134 ;  9 

S.  L.   165,  extends  time  for  location  to  May  1,  1851, 

and  for  construction  to  May  1,  1852.] 
§  5.  Reduction  of  tolls  by  the  legislature. 
§  6.  May  enter  on  the  Taunton  and  New  Bedford  R.  R.  at 

Taunton,  and  the  Fall  River  R.  R.  and  the  Cape  Cod 

Branch  R.  R.  at  Middleborough. 
§  7.  Subject  to  use    by  other    companies    under    legislative 

authority. 

1849— (Feb.  9).    Ch.  12  ;  9  S.  L.  4.     Extends  time  for  location  and 
construction  one  j-ear. 

1850— (April  2).     Ch.  134  ;  9  S.  L.  165.     Extends  time  for  location 
to  May  1,  1851,  and  for  construction  to  May  1,  1852. 

1853— (March  17).    Ch.  55  ;  9  S.  L.  591.    Charter  revived  and  name 
changed  to  the  Middleborough  and  Taunton  R.  R.  Cor. 

See  Middleborough  and  Taunton  M.  R.  Cor. 
8 


58       Middleborough  and  Taunton  li.  R.   Corporation. 


MIDDLEBOBOTJGH   AND    TAUNTON   RAILROAD    CORPORATION. 

1853— (March  17).  Ch.  55  ;  9  S.  L.  591,  §  1.  Revives  the  charter 
of  the  Taunton  and  Middleborough  R.  R.  Cor.,  granted 
by  1848,  ch.  162  ;  8  S.  L.  922,  and  requires  the  location 
to  be  before  Jan.  1,  1854,  and  the  completion  before 
Sept.  1,  1854.  [1854,  ch.  100;  10  S.  L.  44,  extends 
time  for  construction  to  Sept.  1,  1855,  and  1855,  ch. 
258  ;  10  S.  L.  366,  extends  it  to  Sept.  1, 1856.  Location 
confirmed  by  1858,  ch.  171,  §  5;  10  S.  L.  833,  with 
authority  to  file  a  new  description  within  one  year.] 

[For  location  and  capital  stock,  see  Taunton  and  Middleborough  R.  R.  Cor. 
1858,  ch.  171 ;  10  S.  L.  833.    Location  confirmed.] 

§  2.  The  company  to  be  called  hereafter  the  "  Middleborough 
and  Taunton  R.  R.  Cor." 

(March  17).  Ch.  58  ;  9  S.  L.  595.  The  Taunton  Branch  R. 
R.  Cor.  may  subscribe,  by  a  three-fourths  vote  of  the 
stockholders  present,  for  the  stock  of,  not  exceeding 
$25,000. 

1854— (March  17).  Ch.  100;  10  S.  L.  44.  Extends  time  for  con 
struction  to  Sept.  1,  1855. 

1855— (May  2).  Ch.  258  ;  10  S.  L.  366.  Extends  time  for  construc- 
tion to  Sept.  1,  1856. 

1858— (March  27).  Ch.  171 ;  10  S.  L.  833,  §  1.  May  enter  on  and 
use  the  lands  of  the  Old  Colony  and  Fall  River  R.  R., 
and  Cape  Cod  R.  R.  companies  in  Middleborough  upon 
terms  set  forth. 

§  2.  Shall  not  enter  otherwise  than  as  provided. 

§  3.  Shall  pay  a  compensation  for  such  use,  to  be  determined 
in  the  manner  provided. 

§  4.  Limitation  of  such  use,  except  by  consent,  to  the  transfer 
of  cars. 

§  5.  Locations  of  the  three  roads  confirmed,  with  authority 
to  file  new  descriptions  within  one  }'ear. 

1867— (March  16).  Ch.  74;  12  S.  L.  200,  §  3.  May  enter  on  the 
railroad  of  the  Bridgewater  and  Taunton  R.  R.  Co.,  with 
a  corresponding  right  in  the  latter  company. 


Fall  River  Mill  Road,  Railroad  and  Ferry  Co.        59 

1873— (Feb.  11).  Ch.  20  ;  Acts  and  Res.  495,  §  5.  The  New  Bedford 
R.  R.  Co.  may,  after  the  purchase  of  the  New  Bedford 
and  Taunton  R.  R.,  purchase  the  property  and  franchise 
of  the  M.  &  T.  R.  R.  Cor.  in  mode  prescribed. 

See  Taunton  and  Middleborough  B.  B.  Cor. 
New  Bedford  B.  B.  Co. 


BRIDGEWATER  AND  TAUNTON  RAILROAD  COMPANY. 

1867— (March  16).     Ch.  74  ;  12  S.  L.  200.     Original  charter. 

§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 

§  2.  Location  from  Bridgewater  to  the  New  Bedford  and  Taun- 
ton R.  R.,  or  to  the  Middleborough  and  Taunton  R.  R. 

§  3.  May  enter  on,  unite  with  and  use  the  roads  of  the  Old 
Colony  and  Newport  R.,  New  Bedford  and  Taunton 
R.  R.,  and  Middleborough  and  Taunton  R.  R.  corpora- 
tions, with  a  corresponding  right  in  them,  and  a  limita- 
tion as  to  its  connection  with  the  Old  Colony  and 
Newport  R. 

§  4.  Capital  stock  to  be  not  less  than  $200,000,  nor  more  than 
$350,000 ;  may  hold  real  and  personal  estate. 

§  5.  The  Bridgewater  Iron  Manufacturing  Co.  may  take  stock  in. 

§  6.  Location  to  be  within  two  years,  and  construction  within 
four  years.  [1869,  ch.  38  ;  12  S.  L.  606,  time  for  loca- 
tion extended  to  March  16,  1871,  and  for  construction 
to  March  16,  1873.] 

1869— (Feb.  26).  Ch.  38  ;  12  S.  L.  606.  Time  for  location  extended 
to  March  16,  1871,  and  for  construction  to  March  16, 
1873. 


PALL   RHTER   MILL   ROAD,   RAILROAD   AND    PERRY   COMPANY. 

1835— (March  31).     Ch.  95  ;  7  S.  L.  528.     Original  charter. 

§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 

§  2.  Capital  stock  to  be  not  less  than  $200,000,  nor  more  than 
$300,000  ;  choice  of  officers. 

§  3.  May  establish  a  ferr}*  across  Taunton  Great  River. 

§  4.  May  lay  out  landing  places,  and  a  road  not  exceeding 
four  rods  in  width  from  the  ferry  on  the  easterly  side  of 
the  said  river  to  South  Main  street  in  Fall  River,  and  on 
the  westerly  side  in  Swansey  to  the  line  of  Rhode 
Island  near  Barnaby's  corner. 


60        Fall  River  Mill  Road,  Railroad  and  Ferry  Co. 

§  5.  May  erect  certain  bridges  with  draws. 
§  6.  May  build  and  maintain  certain  dams  with  gate-ways  for 
vessels,   paying   damages  for  unreasonable  detentions, 
and  keeping  open  passage-ways  for  fish. 
§  7.  Shall  keep  a  steam  ferry-boat  at  the  ferry. 
§  8.  Concerning  use  of  ferry,  tolls,  etc. 
§  9.  The  corporation  to  be  subject  to  an  act  concerning  mills. 

§  10.  Damages  to  landowners  for  above  purposes.  [1837,  ch. 
96,  §  2  ;  7  S.  L.  757,  how  to  be  estimated.] 

§  11.  Annual  meeting  and  voting. 

§  12.  General  powers,  assessments  upon  and  sale  of  shares. 

§  13.  Damages  to  parties  under  disability. 

§  14.  Location  of  railroad  from  western  shore  of  Taunton  Great 
River,  opposite  Fall  River,  to  the  Boston  and  Providence 
R.  R.  at  India  Point  bridge  in  Seekonk  authorized. 

§  15.  Fences. 

§  16.  Crossing  of  private  and  public  ways. 

§  17.  Reduction  of  tolls  by  the  legislature. 

§  18.  Subject  to  use  by  other  companies  under  legislative 
authority ;  right  of  the  Commonwealth  to  purchase. 
[1836,  ch.  264,  §4;  7  S.  L.  711.] 

§  19.  Reports  to  the  legislature. 

§  20.  Toll-houses  and  tolls. 

§  21.  Damages  to  landowners. 

§  22.  Malicious  injuries  to  the  railroad  and  property  of  the  cor- 
poration. 

§  23.  Bridges  over  rivers  in  Swansey  and  Somerset,  and  the  un- 
reasonable detention  of  vessels. 

§  24.  To  keep  bridges  in  repair. 

§  25.  Railroad  to  be  completed  by  Dec.  1, 1841,  and  the  ferry, 
wharves  and  bridges  and  ferry  road  by  Dec.  1,  1838. 
[1838,  ch.  50  ;  8  S.  L.  23,  extends  time  to  Dec.  1, 1841.] 

1836— (April  16).  Ch.  264  ;  7  S.  L.  711,  §  1.  May  enter  on  Boston 
and  Providence  R.  R.  at  India  Point  bridge  in  Seekonk. 

§  2.  What  portion  of  the  railroad  to  be  deemed  to  be  in  Massa- 
chusetts. 

§  3.  May  expend  mone}^  on  the  portion  in  Rhode  Island. 

§  4.  The  Commonwealth  may  purchase  the  railroad.  [1835, 
ch.  95,  §  18  ;  7  S.  L.  528.] 

(April  16).  Ch.  269;  7  S.  L.  716,  §  6.  May  enter  on  the 
Seekonk  Branch  R.  R.  [1839,  ch.  152,  §  3 ;  8  S. 
L.  141.] 


Fall  River,    Warren  &  Providence  R.  R.   Co.  61 

1837— (March  25).     Ch.  96  ;  7  S.  L.  757,  §  1.     Confirms  the  doings 
of  the  first  meeting  on  the  first  Monday  of  May,  1835. 
§  2.  Concerning  assessment  of  damages  under  1835,  ch.  95, 
§  10  ;  7  S.  L.  528. 

1838— (March  23).  Ch.  50 ;  8  S.  L.  23.  Time  for  completion  of 
railroad  extended  to  Dec.  1,  1841,  and  for  building 
ferry,  wharves  and  bridges,  and  completing  ferry  road, 
to  Dec.  1,  1841. 

1839— (April  10).  Ch.  152  ;  8  S.  L.  141,  §  3.  Rights  of  the  corpora- 
tion to  enter  on  the  Seekonk  Branch  R.  R.  not  to  be 
affected  by  the  act  authorizing  the  sale  of  the  said 
branch  railroad  to  the  Boston  and  Providence  R.  R.  Co. 
[1836,  ch.  269,  §6  ;  7  S.  L.  716.] 


FALL  RIVER,  WABBEN  AND  PROVIDENCE  RAILROAD  COMPANY.  * 
PALL   RIVER   AND    WARREN   RAILROAD    COMPANY.  * 

1857— (March  17).     Ch.  25  ;  10  S.  L.  641.     Original  charter. 

§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 

§  2.  Location  from  line  of  Rhode  Island  in  Swansey  to  Fall 
River.  [1864,  ch.  309 ;  11  S.  L.  601,  concerning 
bridge  over  Coles  River  in  Swansey.  1872,  ch.  295, 
§  2,  Acts  and  Res.  232,  concerning  extension  to  con- 
nect with  Old  Colony  and  Newport  R.] 

§  3.  Capital  stock  to  be  $100,000  ;  assessments  thereon ;  may 
hold  real  and  personal  estate.  [1872,  ch.  295f  §  4 ; 
Acts  and  Res.  232,  increase  of  $100,000  for  certain 
purposes.] 

§  4.  May  establish  a  ferry  between  the  terminus  of  the  railroad 
on  the  northerly  side  of  Taunton  River  and  Fall  River, 
and  receive  tolls. 

§  5.  Location  to  be  within  two  years,  and  construction  within 
four  years. 

[I860,  ch.  208,  §  2 ;  11  S.  L.  111.     Extends  time  for  location  to  May  1.  1861 

and  for  construction  to  May  1,  1863. 
1861,  ch.  179;  11  S.  L.  216.   Extends  time  for  location  to  July  1,  1862,  and  for 
construction  to  July  1,  1864. 

*  This  company  was  incorporated  with  the  name  of  the  Fall  River  and  Warren  R.  R. 
Co.,  which  has  not  been  formally  changed;  but  in  1864,  ch.  178;  11  S.  L.  545,  it  is 
described  as  "  the  Fall  River,  Warren  and  Providence  R.  R.  Co.,  originally  incorporated 
by  the  name  of  the  Fall  River  and  Warren  R.  R.  Co,"  and  in  subsequent  legislation  it 
has  been  referred  to  under  the  name  of  the  Fall  River,  Warren  &  Providence  R.  R.  Co. 


62  Fall  River,   Warren  &  Providence  R  R.   Co. 

1863,  ch.  5;  11  S.  L.  334.     Extends  time  for  completing  location  to  October  1, 

1863. 

1864,  ch.  178 ;  11  S.  L.  545.    Extends  time  for  construction  to  Sept.  1,  1865.] 

§  6.  Subject   to  use   by   other    companies    under    legislative 

authority. 
§  7.  Reduction  of  tolls  by  the  legislature. 
§  8.  Corporate  union  with  a  Rhode  Island  company  building  a 
connecting  railroad  to  Warren  authorized. 

-  §  9.  One  or  more  directors  to  be  inhabitants  of  this  Common- 
wealth for  service  of  process,  with  liability  to  jurisdic- 
tion. 

§  10.  Separate  accounts  as  to  the  parts  of  the  road  in  each 
state,  and  the  appointment  of  commissioners  to  deter- 
mine the  same. 

§  11.  Duties  and  liabilities  of  the  company  and  the  stockholders 
as  affected  by  the  union. 

§  12.  The  sections  of  the  act  as  to  such  union  to  take  effect  only 
upon  acceptance  by  the  two  corporations. 

§  13.  Conditions  precedent  to  the  commencement  of  construc- 
tion. 

1860— (April  4).    Ch.  208  ;  11  S.  L.  Ill,  §  1.    Revives  1857, ch.  25  ; 
10  S.  L.  641. 
§  2.  Extends  time  for  location  to  May  1,  1861,  and  for  con- 
struction to  May  1,  1863. 

1861— (April  10).  Ch.  179  ;  11  S.  L.  216.  Extends  time  for  loca- 
tion to  July  1,  1862,  and  for  construction  to  July  1, 
1864. 

1863— (Feb.  2).     Ch.  5;    US.  L.  334,  §  1.    Time  for  completing 
location  extended  to  October  1,  1863. 
§  2.  Organization  at  meeting  held  on  June  25,  1862,  confirmed. 

(Feb.  21).  Ch.  29  ;  11.  S.  L.  342,  §§  2,  4.  The  Dighton  and 
Somerset  R.  R.  Co.  may  unite  with  and  use. 

1864—  (April  25).  Ch.  178;  11  S.  L.  545.  Time  for  construction 
extended  to  Sept.  1,  1865. 

(May  14).  Ch.  309;  11  S.  L.  601.  A  bridge  over  Coles 
River  in  Swansey,  if  built,  to  be  with  a  draw  thirty  feet 
wide,  which  is  to  be  kept  in  repair  and  opened  for  ves- 
sels by. 


Providence,    Warren  &  Fall  River  R.  R.   Go.         63 

1865— (Feb.  27).  Ch.  51 ;  11  S.  L.  627,  §  1.  May  issue  bonds  for 
paying  construction  debt  and  other  purposes,  to  the 
amount  of  $200,000  at  six  per  cent,  interest,  and  mort- 
gage railroad  and  franchise.  [1873,  ch.  198  ;  Acts  and 
Res.,  p.  Said  bonds  to  be  cancelled  before  new  bonds 
are  issued.] 
§  2.  May  hold  annual  meeting  on  second  Monday  in  March. 
[1865,  ch.  71 ;  11  S.  L.  634.  Gives  legal  effect  to  the 
act  of  1865,  ch.  51 ;  11  S.  L.  627,  from  its  passage.] 

(March  10).  Ch.  71 ;  11  S.  L.  634.  Gives  legal  effect  to  ch. 
51 ;  11  S.  L.  627,  as  to  issue  of  bonds,  from  the  passage 
thereof. 

1872— (May  2).  Ch.  295  ;  Acts  and  Res.  232,  §  2.  May  extend  its 
road  from  a  point  in  Somerset  to  a  bridge  of  the  Old 
Colony  and  Newport  R.  Co.  across  Taunton  Great 
River,  between  Fall  River  and  Somerset,  and  there  enter 
on  the  said  railroad,  or  purchase  one-third  of  the  interest 
of  the  O.  C.  &  N.  R.  Co.  in  said  bridge,  and  extend  to 
Fall  River,  and  purchase  or  take  land  for  depot  purposes. 

§  4.  May  increase  its  capital  stock  therefor  $100,000. 

§  8.  Power  to  issue  the  new  stock  to  be  exercised  within  two 
years. 

1873— (April  15).  Ch.  198;  Acts  and  Res.,  p.  §1.  May  issue 
bonds  not  exceeding  $300,000,  and  secure  the  same  by  a 
mortgage  of  its  franchise  and  property,  the  authority  not 
to  take  effect  until  the  bonds  secured  by  the  mortgage 
made  under  1865,  ch.  51 ;  11  S.  L.  627,  have  been  first 
cancelled  and  surrendered. 
§  2.  The  Boston  and  Providence  R.  R.  Cor.  and  the  Old 
Colony  R.  R.  Co.  or  either  corporation,  may  guarantee, 
or  purchase  and  hold  shares  in  the  capital  stock  of  said 
F.  R.  W.  &  P.  R.  Co.  and  of  the  Providence,  Warren 
and  Bristol  R.  R.  Co.,  such  purchase  to  be  authorized  by 
a  vote  of  the  stockholders  of  the  corporation  making  the 
same. 


PROVIDENCE,  WARREN   AND  FALL  RIVER  RAILROAD  COMPANY. 

1847— (April  13).     Ch.  178  ;  8  S.  L.  767.     Original  charter. 
§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 


64         Providence,    Warren  &  Fail  River  JR.  R.   Co. 

§  2.  Location  from  the  westerly  side  of  Taunton  Eiver,  opposite 
Fall  River,  in  Somerset,  to  the  line  of  Rhode  Island,  near 
Barnaby's  corner  in  "Warren  ;  also  from  the  line  of  Rhode 
Island  in  Seekonk  to  the  line  of  Rhode  Island  at  Provi- 
dence, with  the  right  to  maintain  a  steam  ferry  from  its 
terminus  across  Taunton  River  to  Fall  River. 

§  3.  Capital  stock  not  to  exceed  $350,000  ;  may  hold  real  and 
personal  estate  and  build  wharves. 

§  4.  May  enter  on  and  use  the  Boston  and  Providence  R.  R. 
,    near  Providence. 

§  5.  Location  to  be  within  one  year  and  construction  within 
four  years.  [1848,  ch.  148 ;  8  S.  L.  915,  extends  time 
for  location  to  April  13,  1849.] 

§  6.  Subject  to  use  by  other  companies  under  legislative 
authority. 

§  7.  Reduction  of  tolls  by  the  legislature. 

§  8.  Corporate  union  authorized  with  a  Rhode  Island  corpora- 
tion of  the  same  name,  incorporated  to  connect  the  two 
pieces  of  road  authorized  by  the  act. 

§  9.  One  or  more  directors  to  be  inhabitants  of  the  state  for 

service  of  process,  with  liability  to  jurisdiction. 

§  10.  Separate  accounts  of  expenditures  in  the  two  states  to  be 

kept,  and  an  annual  report  to  be  made. 
§  11.  The  company  and  stockholders  as  to  part  of  road  in  this 
state  subject  to  duties  and  liabilities  as  if  no  corporate 
union  had  been  made. 
§  12.  The  four  preceding  sections  and  other  provisions  contemplat- 
ing a  corporate  union  to  take  effect  only  upon  acceptance 
by  both  corporations. 

1848— (April  21).    Ch.  148  ;  8  S.  L.  915.    Extends  time  for  location 
to  April  13,  1849. 


PROVIDENCE,  WAEBEN  AND  FALL  RIVER  RAILROAD  COMPANY. 
(A   RHODE   ISLAND   CORPORATION.) 

1847— (April  13).  Ch.  178  ;  8  S.  L.  767,  §  8.  Corporate  union  with 
the  Providence,  Warren  and  Fall  River  R.  R.  Co.  of  this 
state  authorized. 

See  Providence,  Warren  and  Fall  River  R.  R.  Co. 


Boston  and  Providence  Railroad  Corporation.  65 


BOSTON    AND    PROVIDENCE   RAILROAD    CORPORATION. 

1831— (June  22).     Ch.  56  ;  7  S.  L.  134.     Original  charter. 

§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers,  with  a  location  from  Boston  to 
state  line  in  Pawtucket  or  Seekonk,  and  the,  right  to 
take  land  therefor. 

[Location  changed,  enlarged  and  extended. 

1834,  ch.  171 ;  7  S.  L.  483.    A  branch  to  Dedham. 

1835,  ch.  46,  §  1 ;  7  S.  L.  507.    Confirms  location  of  said  branch. 

1835,  ch.  46,  §  2 ;  7  S.  L.  507.  Contract  for  use  of  bridge  over  Seekonk  river, 
and  railroad  to  Providence. 

1846,  ch.  158 ;  8  S.  L.  614.  Branch  in  Attleborough  and  Pawtucket  to  line  of 
Rhode  Island. 

1848,  ch.  273 ;  8  S.  L.  981.  Branch  from  Dedham  to  West  Roxbury  and  toll- 
gate  on  B.  &  P.  R.  R. 

1853,  ch.  328 ;  9  S.  L.  724.    Confirms  location  of  above  branch  filed  after  time. 

1852,  ch.  230 ;  9  S.  L.  531.  Railroad  from  main  line  in  Seekonk  to  line  of  Rhode 
Island. 

1867,  ch.  336 ;  12  S.  L.  350.  Land  for  new  station  house  on  New  Heath  Street 
in  Roxbury.     (Repealed  by  1868,  ch.  332;  12  S.  L.  572.) 

1869,  ch.  320 ;  12  S.  L.  771.  Additional  track  from  Boston  to  Readville.  (Time 
extended,  1871,  ch.  49,  §  2;  Acts  and  Res.  466.) 

1872,  ch.  211 ;  Acts  and  Res.  158.    Additional  track  near  station  in  Attleborough. 

1873,  ch.  13;  Acts  and  Res.  492.    Corporate  union  with  the  Stoughton  Branch' 

R.  R.  Co.] 

§  2.  Capital  stock  to  be  $1,000,000. 

[Additions  to  capital  stock  authorized. 

1835,  ch.  102;  7  S.  L.  544.    $500,000. 

1836,  ch.  254 ;  7  S.  L.  707.    #500,000. 
1846,  ch.  20 ;  8  S.  L.  527.    $400,000. 

1846,  ch.  158 ;  8  S.  L.  614.    $130,000  for  branch  road  in  Attleborough. 

1848,  ch.  177 ;  8  S.  L.  928.    $470,000. 

1848,  ch.  273 ;  8  S.  L.  981.    $160,000  for  a  branch  from  Dedham  through  West 

Roxbury. 
1865,  ch.  59;  11  S.  L.  632.    $340,000. 

1869,  ch.  320 ;  12  S.  L.  771.    $500,000  for  additional  track,  &c. 
1871,  ch.  341 ;  Acts  and  Res.  672.  For  construction  of  East  Walpole  Branch  R.  R.] 

[1833,  ch.  5,  §  2 ;  7  S.  L.  280.    Concerning  the  conveyance  of  shares.] 

§  3.  Powers  of  officers,  and  method  of  enforcing  assessments  on 
shares.  [1833,  ch.  5,  §  2 ;  7  S.  L.  280,  concerning  lia- 
bility for  assessments  on,  and  conveyance  of  shares.] 

§  4.  Power  to  make  by-laws. 

§§  5,  6.  Tolls,  and  the  reduction  thereof  by  the  legislature,  toll- 
houses, and  reports  to  the  legislature. 

§§  1,  7,  8.  Damages  to  land-owners  and  parties  under  disability., 
[1833,  ch.  5,  §  3  ;  7  S.  L.  280,  method  of  estimating 
damages.] 

§  9.  Malicious  injuries  to  the  railroad  and  property. 
§  10.  Annual  meeting  to  be  on  first  Wednesday  of  January. 
9 


66  Boston  and  Providence  Railroad  Corporation. 

[Changes  of  time. 

1833,  ch.  5,  §  1 ;  7  S.  L.  280.    To  first  Wednesday  of  June. 

1853,  ch.  328 ;  9  S.  L.  724.    To  second  Wednesday  of  January. 

1871,  ch.  49 ;  Acts  and  Res.  466.    To  be  fixed  by  vote  of  the  stockholders.] 

§  11.  Crossing  of  public  and  private  ways.     [Roxbury  v.  Boston 
and  Providence  R.  R.  Cor.,  6  Cushing,  424.] 

§  12.  Exclusive  grant  for  thirty  years  within  certain  limits ; 
subject  to  use  by  other  companies  under  legislative 
authority ;  the  right  of  the  Commonwealth  to  purchase 
the  railroad  on  certain  terms.  [Roxbury  v.  Boston 
and  Providence  R.  R.  Cor.,  6  Cushing,  424.  For  further 
provisions  as  to  the  right  of  the  Commonwealth  to  pur- 
chase, see  1832,  ch.  74,  §  1 ;  7  S.  L.  206,  and  1836,  ch. 
254  ;  7  S.  L.  707.] 
§  13.  Subscription  to  capital  stock,  organization  and  location 
to  be  before  Jan.  1,  1833,  and  completion  before  Jan.  1, 
1836.  [Time  extended  one  year,  1832,  ch.  74,  §  2 ;  7 
S.  L.  206.] 
§§  14,  15.  Bridges  over  public  and  private  ways,  and  the  waters 
of  Boston  harbor  and  obstructions  therein. 

1832— (Feb.  29).    Ch.  74  ;  7  S.  L.  206,  §  1.    Purchase  of  the  railroad 
by  the  Commonwealth.     [1831,  ch.  56,  §  12 ;  7  S.  L. 
134.     1836,  ch.  254  ;  7  S.  L.  707.] 
§  2.  Time  for  location  and  construction  extended  one  year. 

1833—  (Jan.  23).  Ch.  5  ;  7  S.  L.  280,  §  1.  Time  of  annual  meeting 
to  be  the  first  Wednesday  of  June  ;  number  of  directors 
to  be  chosen,  and  quorum  thereof. 

§  2.  Concerning  original  subscribers  and  subsequent  owners  of 
shares  and  their  liability  to  assessments,  and  transfers 
of  stock.     [1831,  ch.  56,  §  3  ;  7  S.  L.  134.] 

§  3.  Mode  of  estimating  damages.  [1831,  ch.  "56,  §§  1,  7,  8  ; 
7  S.  L.  134.] 

§  4.  Inconsistent  provisions  of  original  act  repealed. 

(Jan.  31).  Ch.  17  ;  7  S.  L.  286,  §  6.  The  South  Cove  corpo- 
ration may  sell  land  and  flats  in  Boston  to. 

1834 — (Feb.  3).  Resolve,  ch.  8,  1834  ;  Resolves,  598.  Maria  Green- 
ough,  guardian,  may  convey  land  in  Roxbury  to.  [1836, 
ch.  3  ;  Resolves,  302.] 


Boston  and  Providence  Railroad  Corporation.  67 

1834— (March  31).  Ch.  171;  7  S.  L.  483,  §  1.  May  construct  a 
branch  railroad  from  the  main  railroad  in  Dedham  to 
Dedham  village,  the  location  to  be  with  consent  of  town 
of  Dedham  and  of  land-owners.  [1835,  ch.  46  ;  7  S.  L. 
507.     Location  confirmed  ;  ]  damages  to  land-owners. 

§  2.  Duty  to  maintain  fences  on  line  of  the  railroad  and  liability, 
in  case  of  neglect. 

§  3.  Entitled  to  the  same  privileges  and  subject  to  the  same 
duties  in  relation  to  the  branch  as  before  in  respect  to  the 
main  railroad. 

§  4.  Completion  of  the  branch  railroad  to  be  within  two  years. 
(See  Dedham  Branch  R.  R.) 

1835— (March  7).  Ch.  46;  7  S.  L.  507,  §  1.  Confirms  location  of 
branch  railroad  to  Dedham  village,  with  courses  and 
distances.  [1834,  ch.  171,  §  1 ;  7  S.  L.  483.] 
§  2.  Authorizes  the  corporation  to  contract  with  the  Boston 
and  Providence  Railroad  and  Transportation  Company, 
a  corporation  established  by  the  state  of  Rhode  Island, 
for  the  use  of  a  bridge  across  Seekonk  river,  of  a  rail- 
road from  thence  to  a  suitable  landing  place  in  the  city 
of  Providence,  and  of  a  depot,  and  of  necessary  build- 
ings at  that  city. 

(March  31).  Ch.  95  ;  7  S.  L.  528,  §  14.  Fall  River  Mill  Road, 
R.  R.  and  Ferry  Co.  may  build  a  railroad  to  the  B.  &  P. 
R.  R.,  at  or  near  India  Point  bridge  in'Seekonk.  [1836, 
ch.  264  ;  7  S.  L.  711.] 

(April  1).  Ch.  102  ;  7  S.  L.  544.  May  increase  capital  stock 
by  $500,000. 

(April  7).  Ch.  131 ;  7  S.  L.  557,  §§  1,  12.  Authorizes  the 
Taunton  Branch  R.  R.  Cor.  to  make  a  junction  with,  at 
Mansfield,  and  enter  on. 

§  14.  The  B.  and  P.  R.  R.  Cor.  may  locate  and  construct  said 
branch. 

1836— (Jan.  23).  Resolve  ch.  3  ;  Resolves  302.  Maria  F.  Greenough, 
guardian,  may  convey  land  in  Roxbury  to.  [1834,  ch. 
8 ;  Resolves  598.] 

(April  16).  Ch.  254;  7  S.  L.  707.  May  increase  capital 
stock  by  $500,000  ;  further  provision  as  to  purchase  of 
the  railroad  by  the  Commonwealth.  [1831,  ch.  56,  §  12  ; 
7  S.  L.  134.     1832,  ch.  74  ;  7  S.  L.  206.] 


68  Boston  and  Providence  Railroad  Corporation. 

1836— (April  16).  Ch.  264  ;  7  S.  L.  711,  §  1.  Fall  River  Mill  Road, 
R.  R.  and  Ferry  Co.  may  enter  on.  [1835,  ch.  95,  §  14  ; 
7  S.  L.  528.] 

(April  16).  Ch.  269;  7  S.  L.  716,  §§  1,  5.  The  Seekonk 
Branch  R.  R.  Co.  may  connect  with  and  enter  on,  with 
restrictions. 

§  8.  Excludes  owners  of  southern  termination  of  B.  &  P.  R. 
R.  in  state  of  Rhode  Island  from  owning  the  franchise, 
property  or  stock  of  said  S.  B.  R.  R.  Co. 

1839— (April  10).  Ch.  152  ;  8  S.  L.  141,  §  1.  May  purchase  the 
Seekonk  Branch  R.  R.,  with  provisions  as  to  a  wharf 
and  facilities  for  passengers  and  freight  at  the  Seekonk 
depot,  if  the  same  are  not  provided  at  India  Point  in 
Providence. 
§  2.  Commonwealth  may  buy  said  road  in  a  certain  event  and 

upon  certain  terms. 
§  3.  Right  of  Fall  River  Mill  Road,  R.  R.  and  Ferry  Co.  to 
enter  on  the  branch  not  affected  by  this  act. 

1840— (March  23).  Ch.  89  ;  8  S.  L.  179.  May  make  a  contract  with 
New  York,  Providence  and  Boston  R.  R.  Co.  of  Rhode 
Island  for  maintaining  a  steam  ferry-boat  across  Provi- 
dence River,  limiting  amount  to  be  paid  and  duration  of 
contract.  [Limitation  as  to  duration  of  contract  and 
amount  to  be  paid  repealed  b}r  1841,  ch.  101 ;  8  S.  L. 
221.     1843,  ch.  88,  §  2  ;  8  S.  L.  307.] 

1841— (March  17).  Ch.  101,  8  S.  L.  221.  Repeals  limitation  as  to 
duration  of  contract  with  New  York,  Providence  and 
Boston  R.  R.  Co.,  authorized  by  1840,  ch.  89  ;  8  S.  L.  179. 

1843— (March  24).  Ch.  88  ;  8  S.  L.  307,  §  1.  May  maintain  a 
ferryrboat  across  Providence  River,  between  its  road 
and  the  New  York,  Providence  and  Boston  R.  R. 
§  2.  Repeals  limitation  as  to  amount  to  be  paid  under  contract 
with  New  York,  Providence  and  Boston  R.  R.  Co. 
authorized  by  1840,  ch.  89  ;  8  S.  L.  179. 

1844— (March  16).  Ch.  136  ;  8  S.  L.  381,  §§  2,  5.  The  Stoughton 
Branch  R.  R.  Co.  may  unite  with  and  enter  on,  in 
Canton. 


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1845— (Feb.  20).  Ch.  62  ;  8  S.  L.  427.  May  subscribe  for  the  stock 
of  the  Stoughton  Branch  R.  II.  Co.  to  an  amount  not 
exceeding  840,000. 

1846— (Feb.  7).     Ch.  20  ;  8  S.  L.  527,  §  1.     May  increase  capital 
stock  by  $400,000. 
§  2.  May  purchase  and  own  stock  to  the  amount  of  $150,000  in 
the  Boston  and  Providence  R.  R.  and  Transportation 
Co.,  a  corporation  of  Rhode  Island. 

(March  27).  Ch.  158;  8  S.  L.  614,  §  1.  May  construct  a 
branch  in  Attleborough  to  line  of  Rhode  Island  in  Paw- 
tucket  or  Attleborough. 

§  2.  May  increase  capital  stock  therefor  by  $130,000. 

§  3.  May  expend  capital  stock  for  connecting  the  continuation 
of  said  branch  with  the  Providence  and  "Worcester  R. 
R.,  for  haying  tracks  from  the  junction  thereof  to  Provi- 
dence depot,  and  for  depot  accommodations  in  said  city, 
etc. 

(April  16).  Ch.  231 ;  8  S.  L.  648,  §  5.  Walpole  R.  R.  Co. 
may  enter  on  Dedham  branch  in  Dedham  and  on  main 
line,  and  use  the  same. 

(April  16).  Ch.  254;  8  S.  L.  659,  §§  2,  4.  The  Wrentham 
and  Foxborough  R.  R.  Co.  may  connect  with  and 
enter  on,  in  Mansfield. 

1847— (April  13).  Ch.  178;  8  S.  L.  767,  §  4.  The  Providence, 
Warren  and  Fall  River  R.  R.  Co  may  enter  on,  near 
Providence. 

(April  23) .  Ch.  250  ;  8  S.  L.  811.  The  city  of  Boston  may  locate 
and  construct  a  branch  railroad  from  the  B.  &  P.  R.  R 
near  Baldwin's  Mills  to  South  Bay,  and  connect  the 
same  with  B.  &  P.  R.  R.  [1848,  ch.  37 ;  8  S.  L.  867, 
§  4.     The  act  to  be  null  and  void  in  a  certain  event.] 

(April  24).  Ch.  252;  8  S.  L.  815,  §§  5,  8,  9.  The  Norfolk 
County  R.  R.  Co.  may  unite  with  and  use  main  line  and 
Dedham  branch.     [1853,  ch.  25;  9  S.  L.  580.] 

1848— (March  3).  Ch.  37  ;  8  S.  L.  867,  §  4.  Makes  1847,  ch.  250  ; 
8  S.  L.  811  as  to  the  construction  of  a  branch  by  the  city 
of  Boston  to  South  Bay,  null  and  void  in  a  certain  event. 


70  Boston  and  Providence  Railroad  Corporation. 

1848— (April  .22).     Ch.  177;    8  S.  L.  928.     May  increase  capital 
stock  by  $470,000. 

(May  9).  CL  273  ;  8  S.  L.  981,  §  1.  May  locate  and  main- 
tain a  railroad  from  Dedham  village  to  "West  Roxbury 
and  toll-gate  on  B.  &  P.  R.  R.  [Location  ratified  by 
1853,  ch.  328  ;  9  S.  L.  724.] 

§  2.  May  increase  capital  stock  for  the  purpose  by  $160,000. 

§  3.  Reduction  of  tolls  by  the  legislature. 

§  4.  Hay  unite  the  said  railroad  with  the  Dedham  Branch  R. 
R.,  and  enter  on  the  Norfolk  County  R.  R.  [1849,  ch- 
183  ;  9  S.  L.  76,  West  Dedham  Branch  R.  R.  may  enter 
on  and  use.] 

§  5.  location  of  said  branch  to  be  within  one  year,  and  com- 
pleted within  two  years. 

1849— (May  1).  Ch.  180  ;  9  S.  L.  73,  §§  2,  6.  The  Dorchester  and 
Milton  Extension  R.  R.  Co.  may  intersect  and  enter  on 
and  unite  with,  on  certain  conditions.  [1854,  ch.  421 ;  10 
S.  L.  223.] 
§  7.  The  B.  &  P.  R.  R.  Cor.  may  take,  purchase  and  hold  the 
said  D.  &  M.  Extension  R.  R.  on  certain  terms. 

(May  1).  Ch.  183  ;  9  S.  L.  76,  §  6.  The  West  Dedham  Branch 
K  R.  Co.  may  enter  on  and  use  the  B.  &  P.  R.  R.  and 
the  branch  authorized  by  1848,  ch.  273  ;  8  S.  L.  98. 

(May  1).  Co.  193  ;  9  S.  L.  84,  §  2.  The  Medway  Branch  R. 
R.  Co.  may  enter  on  and  use. 

1850— (May  2).  Ch.  268  ;  9  S.  L.  240,  §  8.  The  Midland  R.  R.  Co. 
may  cross  in  a  certain  way. 

1851— (May  23).  Ch.  245  ;  9  S.  L.  360,  §  4.  The  Providence  and 
Bristol  R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on  near  Providence,  unite 
with  and  use. 

1852— (March  26).  Ch.  42  ;  9  S.  L.  432,  §§  1,3.  The  Mansfield  Coal 
and  Mining  Co.  may  construct  a  railroad  to,  and  make 
contracts  with,  for  operating  its  road  and  for  the  trans- 
portation of  coal. 

(May  18).  Ch.  230  ;  9  S.  L.  531,  §  1.  May  construct  a  railroad 
from  its  road  in  Seekonk  to  line  of  Rhode  Island,  con- 
necting witl  a  railroad  from  Bristol. 


'   Boston  and  Providence  Railroad  Corporation.  71 

§  2.  Location  to  be  within  two  years. 

1853— (Feb.  23.)  Ch.  25  ;  9  S.  L.  580.  The  Norfolk  County  R.  R. 
Co.  may  unite  with  and  use  the  Dedham  branch  through 
West  Roxbury.     [1847,  ch.  252,  §  5  ;  8  S.  L.  815.] 

(May  11).  Ch.  328;  9  S.  L.  724,  §  1.  Changes  time  of 
annual  meeting  to  second  Wednesday  of  January. 

§  2.  Declares  valid  the  location,  not  filed  in  time,  of  road 
authorized  by  1848,  ch.  273  ;  8  S.  L.  981. 

1854— (March  3).  Ch.  55  ;  10  S.  L.  24,  §  3.  The  Easton  Branch  R. 
R.  Co.  may  enter  on. 

(April  29).  Ch.  421  ;  10  S.  L.  223,  §§  2,  5.  The  Dorchester 
and  Milton  Extension  R.  R.  Co.  may  intersect  and  unite 
with,  [1849,  ch.  180  ;  9  S.  L.  73]  ;  provision  as  to  trans- 
portation of  its  freight  and  passengers  on  B.  &  P.  R.  R. 

1855— (May  15).  Ch.  346  ;  10  S.  L.  409.  Crossing  of,  near  Forest 
Hills  station  by  the  Norfolk  and  Bristol  Turnpike  Cor. 
[1856,  ch.  105  ;  10  S.  L.  523.] 

1856— (April  14).  Ch.  105  ;  10  S.  L.  523,  §  2.  Crossing  of,  in  West 
Roxbury  by  the  Norfolk  and  Bristol  Turnpike  Cor. 
[1855,  ch.  346  ;  10  S.  L.  409.] 

1861— (April  3).  Ch.  135;  11  S.  L.  190.  References  to,  in  the 
charter  of  the  Dedham  and  West  Roxbury  R.  R.  Co. 

1862— (April  26).  Ch.  154;  11  S.  L.  303,  §  2.  Location  of  the 
Foxborough  Branch  (Mansfield  and  Framingham)  R.  R. 
from  the  junction  of  the  Taunton  Branch  R.  R.  with, 
in  Mansfield. 

(April  30).  Ch.  175  ;  11  S.  L.  311.  References  to,  in  act  con- 
cerning the  Suffolk,  Metropolitan  and  Broadway  (street) 
R.  R.  companies. 

1863— (April  29).  Ch.  241 ;  11  S.  L.  454,  §  1.  Connection  of  the 
Union  Freight  Horse  R.  R.  with. 

1864— (March  5).  Ch.  82  ;  11  S.  L.  501,  §  2.  Location  of  Mans- 
field and  Somerset  R.  R.,  commencing  at  or  near  the 
junction  of  the  Taunton  Branch  with,  in  Mansfield. 


72  Boston  and  Providence  Railroad  Corporation. 

1864— (April  16).  Ch.  154  ;  11  S.  L.  536,  §  2.  Crossing  of,  by  the 
Dedham  and  West  Roxbury  R.  R. 

1865— (Feb.  27).  Ch.  52  ;  11  S.  L.  627,  §  2.  Location  of  the  Canton 
and  Hyde  Park  R.  R.  at  or  near  the  junction  of  the 
Stoughton  Branch  R.  R.  with.  [1871,  ch.  148;  Acts 
and  Res.  524.] 

(March  3).  Ch.  57;  11  S.  L.  630.  Diversion  of  the  waters 
of  Stony  Brook  at  the  intersection  of  Ruggles  street 
with. 

(March  6).   Ch.  59  ;  11  S.  L.  632.    May  increase  capital  stock 
by  $340,000. 

(March  22).  Ch.  89;  11.  S.  L.  642.  Foxborough  Branch 
(Mansfield  and  Framingham)  R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on, 
unite  with  and  use,  with  the  same  rights  in  the  B.  &  P. 
R.  R.  Cor.  as  to  said  F.  B.  R.  R. 

1867— (March  18).  Ch.  83;  12  S.  L.  206,  §§  3,4.  The  Mansfield 
and  Framingham  R.  R.  Co.  (name  changed  from  Fox- 
borough  Branch  R.  R.  Co.)  may  enter  on  and  cross  the 
B.  &  P.  R.  R.  with  the  same  right  in  the  B.  &  P.  R.  R. 
Cor.  as  to  the  M.  &  F.  R.  R. 

(April  25).  Ch.  170  ;  12  S.  L.  252,  §  14.  May  subscribe  to 
the  stock  of  the  Marginal  Freight  R.  R.  Co. 

(June  1).  Ch.  308  ;  12  S.  L.  329.  The  district  adjoining  the 
passenger  station  in  Boston  liable  to  be  taken  by  the 
city  to  abate  a  nuisance. 

(June  1).  Ch.  336;  12  S.  L.  350.  Required  to  erect  and 
maintain  a  new  station-house  on  New  Heath  street  in 
Roxbury,  and  authorized  to  take  land  therefor,  and  to 
remove  a  station  to  a  point  at  or  near  Ruggles  street. 
[Repealed  by  1868,  ch.  332  ;  12  S.  L.  572.] 

1868— (Feb.  17).  Ch.  20;  12  S.  L.  393.  May  remove  a  passenger 
station  in  Mansfield. 

(April  22).  Ch.  139;  12  S.  L.  455.  References  to,  in  the 
boundaries  of  Hyde  Park. 


Boston  and  Providence  Railroad  Corporation.  73 

1868— (May  9).  Ch.  189;  12  S.  L.  480.  May,  by  a  two-thirds 
vote  of  the  stockholders,  subscribe  for  and  hold  shares, 
not  exceeding  $25,000,  in  the  Mansfield  and  Framingham 
R.  R.  Co.  (formerly  Foxborough  Branch  R.  R.  Co.) . 

(June  9).  Ch.  332  ;  12  S.  L.  572.  Repeals  1867,  ch.  336  ;  12 
S.  L.  350,  concerning  new  station-house  on  New  Heath 
street  in  Roxbury. 

1869— (March  17).  Ch.  88;  12  S.  L.  637,  §  2.  The  New  Bedford 
and  Taunton  R.  R.  Cor.  may  unite  with  and  use. 

(March  20).  Ch.  103;  12  S.  L.  642,  §§  1,  2.  The  Taunton 
Branch  R.  R.  Cor.  and  the  B.  &  P.  R.  R.  Cor.  may  each 
enter  on  and  use  the  road  of  the  other. 

(May  15).  Ch.  280  ;  12  S.  L.  752.  Branch  railway  from  the 
Hyde  Park  station  of,  to  Mill  Village  in  Dedham. 

(May  26).  Ch.  320 ;  12  S.  L.  771.  May  locate  and  construct 
an  additional  track  from  Boston  to  Readville  in  Hyde 
Park,  and  take  land  to  make  its  location  between  said 
points  of  a  width  not  exceeding  four  rods,  and  other 
land  for  depots,  one  to  be  between  Camden  and  Dart- 
mouth streets  in  Boston,  at  which  certain  trains  are 
required  to  stop ;  and  for  that  purpose  ma}-  increase 
its  capital  stock  by  $500,000,  to  be  paid  in  cash ; 
land  outside  of  the  four  rods  not  to  be  exempt  from 
taxation.  [Time  for  location  and  construction  extended 
one  year  ;  1871,  ch.  49,  §  2  ;  Acts  and  Res.  466.] 

(June  23).  Ch.  461;  12  S.  L.  850,  §  1.  The  Boston  and 
Albany  R.  R.  Co.  may  cross  underneath  the  same,  with 
a  railroad  authorized  to  be  constructed  to  deep  water  at 
South  Boston. 

1870— (March  19).  Ch.  100 ;  12  S.  L.  919,  §  3.  The  Attleborough 
Branch  R.  R.  Co.  may  cross  the  railroad  of  B.  &  P.  R. 
R.  Cor.,  and  each  may  enter  on  the  road  of  the  other ; 
the  crossing,  in  case  of  disagreement,  to  be  constructed 
and  maintained  under  the  direction  of  the  railroad  com- 
missioners. 

1871— (Feb.  24).     Ch.  49  ;  Acts  and  Res.  466,  §  1.     Time  of  annual 
meeting  may  be  fixed  by  stockholders. 
10 


74  Boston  and  Providence  Railroad  Corporation. 

§  2.  Time  for  the  location  and  construction  of  an  additional 
track  under  1869,  ch.  320 ;  12  S.  L.  771,  extended  one 
year. 

1871— (March  30).  Ch.  148  ;  Acts  and  Res.  524.  The  Canton  and 
Hyde  Park  R.  R.  Co.  may  connect  with  and  use  by  con- 
sent.    [1865,  ch.  52  ;  11  S.  L.  627.] 

(April  14).  Ch.  184  ;  Acts  and  Res.  557,  §§  2,  4.  The  Massa- 
chusetts Central  R.  R.  Co.  may  intersect,  and  by  consent 
enter  on  and  use. 

(May  25).  Ch.  341 ;  Acts  and  Res.  672,  §  1.  The  East  Wal- 
pole  Branch  R.  R.  Co.  may  locate  from  a  point  on  in 
Dcdham. 

§  2.  The  E.  W.  B.  R.  R.  Co.  and  the  B.  &  P.  R.  R.  Co.  may 
enter  on  each  other. 

§  5.  The  said  E.  W.  B.  R.  R.  Co.  may  lease  or  sell  its  rail- 
road to  the  B.  &  P.  R.  R.  Cor.  or  to  the  Mansfield 
and  Framingham  R.  R.  Co.,  by  a  majority  vote  of  the 
stockholders  of  each  corporation,  and  the  purchasing 
corporation  may  increase  its  capital  stock  by  the  amount 
of  the  cost  of  the  construction  of  the  branch. 

1872— (April  17).     Ch.  211 ;  Acts  and  Res.  158,  §  1.  May  take  land 
near  station  in  Attleborough  for  additional  tracks. 
§§  2,  3.  Concerning  the  removal  of  the  remains  of  the  dead 
from  the  land  described,  at  the  expense  of  the  corpora- 
tion. 

(May  3).  Ch.  312  ;  Acts  and  Res.  245,  §  1.  The  city  of  Bos- 
ton not  to  take  lands  of,  for  abatement  of  a  certain 
nuisance. 

(Dec.  14).  Ch.  371 ;  Special  Session,  1872,  439,  §  24.  The 
provisions  of  the  building  act  not  to  apply  to  the  pas- 
senger station  of;  precautions,  however,  to  be  provided 
as  required  by  the  inspector  of  public  buildings. 

1873 — (Feb.  6).  Ch.  13,  Acts  and  Res.  §  1.  May  form  a  corporate 
union  with  the  Stoughton  Branch  R.  R.  Co.,  and  succeed 
to  its  powers  and  duties. 
§  2.  May  issue  new  stock,  in  lieu  of  the  authorized  stock  of  the 
S.  B.  R.  R.  Co.,  to  the  stockholders  of  the  latter  com- 
pany, the  whole  capital  limited  to  the  authorized  stock 


New   York,  Boston  and  Providence  R.  R.   Company.     75 

of  the  two  corporations,  with  provisions  as  to  relative 
values  and  fractions  of  shares. 

1873— (April  15).  Ch.  198  ;  Acts  and  Kes.,  p.  §  2.  May  guar- 
antee, or  purchase  and  hold  the  bonds  issued  under  the 
act  hy  the  Fall  River,  "Warren  and  Providence  R.  R.  Co., 
and  may  purchase  and  hold  shares  in  the  capital  stock  of 
said  F.  R.  W.  &  P.  R.  R.  Co.,  such  purchase  to  be  au- 
thorized by  a  vote  of  the  stockholders. 


BOSTON    AND    PROVIDENCE    RAILROAD    AND    TRANSPORTATION 

COMPANY. 

(A   RHODE   ISLAKD   CORPORATION.) 

1835— (March  7).  Ch.  46,  §  2  ;  7  S.  L.  507.  The  Boston  and  Provi- 
dence R.  R.  Cor.  may  contract  with,  for  the  use  of  a  bridge 
across  Seekonk  River,  a  railroad  thence  to  Providence, 
a  depot,  &c. 

1846— (Feb.  7).  Ch.  20,  §  2  ;  8  S.  L.  527.  The  Boston  and  Provi- 
dence R.  R.  Cor.  may  purchase  and  hold  shares  in  the 
capital  stock  of,  to  an  amount  not  exceeding  $150,000. 

See  Boston  and  Providence  Railroad  Cor. 


NEW  YORK,    BOSTON   AND    PROVIDENCE   RAILROAD   COMPANY.* 
(A   RHODE   ISLAND   CORPORATION.) 

1840— (March  23).  Ch.  89  ;  8  S.  L.  179.  The  Boston  and  Provi- 
dence R.  R.  Cor.  may  contract  with,  to  maintain  a  steam 
ferry-boat  across  Providence  River. 

1843— (March  24).     Ch.  88  ;  8  S.  L.  307,  §  1.    The  Boston  and  Provi-* 
dence  R.  R.  Cor.  may  own  and  maintain  a  ferry-boat  to 
ply  between  its  road  and  that  of  the  N.  Y.,  B.  &  P.  R. 
R.  Co. 

See  Boston  and  Providence  R.  R.  Cor. 
*  Called  the  New  York,  Providence  and  Boston  R.  R,  Co.,  in  1840,  ch.  89 ;  8  S.  L.  179. 


76  Declham  Branch  Railroad. 


DEDHAM    BRANCH    RATT.RQAJD. 

(Not  a  corporation,  but  a  branch  of  the  Boston  and  Providence  Rail- 
road Corporation.) 

1834—  (March  31).  Ch.  171  ;  7  S.  L.  483.  The  Boston  and  Provi- 
dence R.  R.  Cor.  may  build,  from  its  main  line  to 
Dedham  village. 

1835— (March  7).     Ch.  46  ;  7  S.  L.  507.     Location  of,  confirmed. 

1846— (April  16).  Ch.  231;  8  S.  L.  648,  §§  2,  5.  The  Walpole 
R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on. 

1847— (April  24).  Ch.  252  ;  8  S.  L.  815,  §  5.  The  Norfolk  County 
R.  R.  Co.  may  use. 

1848— (May  9).  Ch.  273  ;  8  S.  L.  981,  §  4.  The  Boston  and  Provi- 
dence R.  R.  Cor.  may  unite  a  railroad,  authorized  to  be 
built  through  West  Roxbury,  with. 

1853— (Feb.  23).  Ch.  25  ;  9  S.  L.  580.  The  Norfolk  County  R.  R. 
Co.  ma}'  enter  on  the  branch  through  West  Roxbury. 

1854— (April  29).  Ch.  421 ;  10  S.  L.  223,  §  5.  The  transportation 
of  the  freight  and  passengers  of  the  Dorchester  and 
Milton  Extension  Company  on,  and  union  therewith  at 
Readville  station. 

See  Boston  and  Providence  R.  R.  Cor. 


STOUGHTON    BRANCH   RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1844—  (March  16).     Ch.  136  ;  8  S.  L.  381.     Original  charter. 
§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 
§  2.  Location  from  the  depot  of  the  Boston  and  Providence 

R.  R.  Cor.,  at  Canton,  to  Stoughton  village.     [1869, 

ch.  211 ;  12  S.  L.  697,  authorit}-  to  purchase  land  in 

Stoughton  for  a  station.] 
§  3.  Capital  stock  not  to  exceed  $150,000  ;  may  invest  in  real 

estate. 
§  4.  Regulation  of  fares,  and  subject  to  use  by  other  companies 

under  legislative  authority. 


Stoughton  Branch  Railroad  Company.  77 

§  5.  May  enter  on  and  use  the  Boston  and  Providence  R.  R. 

on  certain  terms. 
§  6.  Location  and  completion  of  the  railroad  to  be  within  three 

3*ears. 

1845— (Feb.  15).  Ch.  45  ;  8  S.  L.  421.  The  name  of  the  corporation 
to  be  as  above. 

(Feb.  20).  Ch.  62  ;  8  S.  L.  427.  The  Boston  and  Providence 
R.  R.  Cor.  may  subscribe  for  the  stock  of,  to  the  amount 
of  $40,000. 

1854— (March  3).  Ch.  55;  10  S.  L.  24,  §  3.  The  Easton  Branch 
R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on  and  unite  with,  at  Stoughton. 

1865— (Feb.  27).  Ch.  52 ;  11  S.  L.  627,  §§  2,  4.  The  Canton  and 
Hyde  Park  R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on,  and  unite  its  road 
with  the  Stoughton  Branch  R.  R.,  with  a  similar  right 
in  the  S.  B.  R.  R.  Co.,  as  to  its  road. 
§  6.  The  two  corporations  may,  prior  to  Feb.  27,  1870,  form  a 
corporate  union  on  certain  terms  under  the  name  of  the 
Stoughton,  Canton  and  Hyde  Park  R.  R.  Co.,  with  a 
capital  stock  not  to  exceed  the  joint  capital  of  the  two 
corporations.  [Time  extended  to  May  1,  1874,  by 
1869,  ch.  20;  12  S.  L.  601,  and  to  May  1,  1876,  by 
1871,  ch.  148,  §  2  ;  Acts  and  Res.  524.] 

1869— (Feb.  13).  Ch.  20  ;  12  S.  L.  601.  Time  for  forming  a  corpo- 
rate union  with  the  Canton  and  Hyde  Park  R.  R.  Co., 
extended  to  May  1,  1874.  [Time  extended  to  May  1, 
1876,  by  1871,  ch.  148,  §  1 ;  Acts  and  Res.  524.] 

(April  27).  Ch.  211 ;  12  S.  L.  697,  §  1.  May  purchase  or 
take  land  in  Stoughton  for  a  station  not  exceeding  one 
acre,  but  not  the  land  of  the  Easton  Branch  R.  R.  Cor. 
without  its  consent. 

§  2.  Entitled  to  rights  and  subject  to  duties  as  to  such  land  as 
set  forth  in  the  general  laws. 

§  3.  Rights  and  remedies  of  land-owners  sustaining  damage. 

1871— (March  30) .  Ch.  148  ;  Acts  and  Res.  524,  §§  1,  2.  Time  for 
the  corporate  union  with  the  Canton  and  H}-de  Park 
R.  R.  Co.  extended  to  May  1,  1876. 


78  JEaston  Branch  Railroad  Corporation. 

1873 — (Feb.  6).     Ch.  13  ;  Acts  and  Res.  §  1.    May  form  a  corporate 
union  with  and  convey  franchises  to  the  Boston  and 
Providence  R.  R.  Cor. 
§  2.  New  stock  to  be  issued  upon  such  union  by  the  B.  &  P.  R. 
R.  Cor.  in  lieu  of  the  stock  of. 

See  Boston  and  Providence  B.  B.  Cor. 


EASTON   BRANCH   RAILROAD    CORPORATION. 

1854— (March  3).     Ch.  55  ;  10  S.  L.  24.     Original  charter. 
§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 
§  2.  Location  from  Stoughton  at  or  near  the  terminus  of  the 

Stoughton  Branch  R.  R.  to  the  village  of  North  Easton. 
§  3.  May  enter  on,  unite  with  and  use  the  Stoughton  Branch 

R.  R.,  and  use  the  Boston  and  Providence  R.  R. 
§  4.  Capital  stock  not  to  exceed  $100,000  ;  may  hold  real  and 

personal  estate. 
§  5.  Location  to  be  within  one  year,  and  completion  within 

three  years. 
§  6.  Regulation  of  tolls  by  the  legislature. 

1869— (Feb.  13).  Ch.  21 ;  12  S.  L.  602.  May  sell  franchise  and 
property  to  the  Old  Colony  and  Newport  R.  Co.  upon 
terms  fixed  by  the  votes  of  the  stockholders  of  the 
respective  corporations  at  legal  meetings,  the  latter  cor- 
poration to  succeed  upon  a  conveyance  to  its  duties  and 
liabilities. 

(April  27) .  Ch.  211 ;  12  S.  L.  697,  §  1.  The  Stoughton  Branch 
R.  R.  Cor.  shall  not  take  any  land  of,  without  its  con- 
sent. 

See  Old  Colony  and  Newport  B.  Co. 
Old  Colony  B.  B.  Co. 


CANTON  AND  HYDE  PARK  RAILROAD  CO. 

1865— (Feb.  27).    Ch.  52  ;  11  S.  L.  627.     Original  charter. 

§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 

§  2.  Location  from  a  point  on  the  Stoughton  Branch  R.  R.  in 
Canton  near  its  junction  with  the  Boston  and  Providence 
R.  R.,  to  a  point  on  the  Boston,  Hartford  and  Erie  R. 
R.  near  Hyde  Park  in  Milton. 


Canton  and  Hyde  Park  Railroad  Company.  79 

§  3.  May  enter  on,  unite  with  and  use  the  Boston,  Hartford 
and  Erie  R.  R.,  with  consent. 

§  4.  May  enter  on,  unite  with  and  use  the  Stoughton  Branch 
R.  R.,  with  a  similar  right  in  the  S.  B.  R.  R.  Co.  as  to 
the  C.  &  H.  P.  R.  R. 

§  5.  Capital  stock  to  be  not  less  than  $150,000,  nor  more  than 
8250,000  ;  may  hold  real  and  personal  estate  necessary 
for  its  purposes. 

§  6.  May,  prior  to  Feb.  27,  1870,  form  a  corporate  union  with 
the  Stoughton  Branch  R.  R.  Co.  by  a  vote  of  the  stock- 
holders of  each,  under  the  name  of  the  Stoughton,  Can- 
ton and  Hyde  Park  R.  R.  Co.,  with  a  capital  stock  not 
exceeding  the  joint  capital  of  the  two  corporations. 
[Time  for  union  extended  to  May  1,  1874,  by  1869,  ch. 
20  ;  12  S.  L.  601,  and  to  May  1,  1876,  by  1871,  ch.  148, 
§  1 ;  Acts  and  Res.  524.] 

§  7.  Location  to  be  within  two  years  and  construction  within 
four  years.  [Time  for  location  and  construction  extend- 
ed by  1867,  ch.  32;  12  S.  L.  178.  1869,  ch.  20;  12 
S.  L.  601,  and  1871,  ch.  148  ;  Acts  and  Res.  524.] 

1867— (Feb.  14).  Ch.  32  ;  12  S.  L.  178.  Time  for  location  extended 
to  March  1, 1869,  and  for  construction  to  March  1, 1870. 

1869— (Feb.  13).  Ch.  20  ;  12  S.  L.  601.  Time  for  location  extended 
to  May  1,  1871,  for  construction  to  May  1, 1872,  and  for 
a  corporate  union  with  the  Stoughton  Branch  R.  R.  Co. 
to  May  1,  1874. 

(June  12).  Ch.  403  ;  12  S.  L.  822,  §  1.  The  town  of  Canton 
may,  by  vote  of  a  legal  meeting,  subscribe  to  a  limited 
amount  of  the  capital  stock  of. 

§  2.  Mode  of  subscription,  and  representation  of  the  town  as 
a  stockholder  at  corporate  meetings. 

1871— (March  30).  Ch.  148  ;  Acts  and  Res.  524,  §  1.  Time  for  loca- 
tion extended  to  May  1,  1873,  and  for  construction  to 
May  1, 1874,  and  for  a  corporate  union  with  the  Stough- 
ton Branch  R.  R.  Co.  to  May  1,  1876. 
§  2.  May  connect  with  and  use  the  road  of  the  Boston  and 
Providence  R.  R.  Cor.  by  its  consent. 


80  Taunton  Branch  Railroad  Corporation. 


STOTTGHTON,    CANTON    AND    HYDE    PARK    RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1865— (Feb.  27).  Ch.  52  ;  11  S.  L.  627,  §  6.  The  Canton  and  Hyde 
Park  R.  R.  Co.  and  Stoughton  Branch  R.  R.  Co.  may 
form  a  corporate  union  under  the  name  of. 

1869— (Feb.  13).  Ch.  20;  12  S.  L.  601.  Time  for  the  corporate 
union  extended  to  May  1,  1874. 

1871— (March  30).  Ch.  148;  Acts  and  Res.  524,  §  1.  Time  for 
corporate  union  extended  to  May  1,  1876. 


TAUNTON   BRANCH   RAILROAD    CORPORATION. 

1835— (April  7).     Ch.  131 ;  7  S.  L.  557.     Original  charter. 

§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers  ;  location  from  Taunton  to  Mans- 
field, forming  a  junction  at  Mansfield  with  the  Boston 
and  Providence  R.  R. 

[Location  changed,  enlarged  and  extended. 

1844,  ch.  60;  8  S.  L.  336.    In  Taunton  to  Taunton  River. 

1864,  ch.  101 ;  11  S.  L.  508.    In  Taunton  to  Dighton  and  Somerset  R.  R. 

1869,  ch.  103 ;  12  S.  L.  642.    In  Attleborough.] 

§  2.  Capital  stock  to  be  $150,000. 

[Additions  authorized. 

1836,  ch.  281 ;  7  S.  L.  725.    $50,000 

1837,  ch.  17 ;  7  S.  L.  731.    $50,000. 
1844,  ch.  60 ;  8  S.  L.  336.    $25,000. 
1864,  ch.  101 ;  11  S.  L.  508.    $100,000. 
1869,  ch.  103 ;  12  S.  L.  642.    $200,000. 
1872,  ch.  27 ;  Acts  and  Res.  23.    $100,000.] 

§  3.  Powers  of  officers,  and  assessments  upon  shares. 
§§  4,  5.  Tolls,  and  their  reduction  by  the  legislature. 
§  6.  Damages  to  land  and  property  of  parties  under  disability. 
§  7.  Malicious  injuries  to  railroad  and  property. 
§  8.  Voting  upon  shares. 
§§  9,  13.  Crossing  of  public  and  private  ways,  and  bridges  over 

the  same. 
§  10.  Commonwealth  may  purchase  the  railroad  ;  annual  reports 

to  the  legislature. 
§  11.  Subscription,  organization  and  location  to  be  before  Jan. 

1,  1836,  and  completion  by  March  1,  1837. 
§  12.  May  enter  on  the  Boston  and  Providence  R.  R.  on  certain 
terms. 


Taunton  Branch  Railroad  Corporation.  81 

§  13.  Bridges  over  public  and  private  ways. 
§  14.  The  Boston  and  Providence  R.  R.  Cor.  may  locate  and 
construct  said  railroad  on  certain  conditions. 

1836— (April  13).  Ch.  221  ;  7  S.  L.  686,  §  5.  The  Mount  Hope  R.R. 
Cor  ..may  enter  on,  in  Taunton,  under  certain  conditions. 

(April  16).  Ch.  281 ;  7  S.  L.  725.  May  increase  capital 
stock  by  $50,000. 

1837— (Feb.  22).  Ch.  17;  7  S.  L.  731.  May  increase  capital  stock 
by  $50,000. 

1839— (March  26).  Ch.  71  ;  8  S.  L.  105,  §  4.  The  New  Bedford 
and  Taunton  R.  R.  Cor.  may  enter  on,  in  a  certain  event. 

1844— (March  6).  Ch.  60  ;  8  S.  L.  336,  §  1.  May  construct  a  rail- 
road in  Taunton  from  its  line  to  the  Taunton  River. 

§  2.  May  increase  its  capital  stock  by  $25,000. 

§  3.  Location  to  be  before  Sept.  1,  1844,  and  completion  before 
June  1,  1845.  [Time  for  completion  extended  to  June 
1,  1846.     1845,  ch.  40 ;  8  S.  L.  419.] 

1845— (Feb.  11).  Ch.  40;  8  S.  L.  419.  Time  for  completion  of 
extension  authorized  by  1844,  ch.  60 ;  8  S.  L.  336, 
extended  to  June  1,  1846. 

1846— (April  16).  Ch.  254  ;  8  S.  L.  659,  §  4.  The  Wrentham  and 
Foxborough  R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on  at  Mansfield,  unite 
with  and  use. 

1847— (April  16).  Ch.  189  ;  8  S.  L.  776,  §  7.  The  Weir  Branch  R. 
R.  Cor.  may  transfer  franchises  and  property  to. 

1853— (March  17).  Ch.  58;  9  S.  L.  595.  May  subscribe  to  the 
stock  of  the  Middleborough  and  Taunton  R.  R.  Cor.  to 
an  amount  not  exceeding  $25,000  by  vote  of  three- 
fourths  of  the  stockholders  present  and  voting. 

1862— (April  26).  Ch.  154;  11  S.  L.  303,  §  2.  Location  of  the 
Foxborough  Branch  (Mansfield  and  Framingham)  R.  R. 
from  junction  of,  with  the  Boston  and  Providence  R.  R. 

1863— (Feb.  21).     Ch.  29  ;  11  S.  L.  342,  §  4.   The  Dighton  and  Som- 
erset R.  R.  Co.  may  unite  with  and  use  the  tracks  of. 
11 


82  Taunton  Branch  Railroad  Corporation. 

1864— (March  5).  Ch.  82  ;  11  S.  L.  501,  §§  3,  4.  The  Mansfield  and 
Somerset  R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on  and  unite  with,  and 
by  vote  of  three-fourths  of  the  stockholders  of  the  T.  B. 
R.  R.  Cor.  present  and  voting,  lease  or  purchase  the  T. 
B.  R.  R., 


(March  17).  Ch.  101  ;  11  S.  L.  508,  §  7.  May  locate,  con- 
struct and  operate  a  railroad  from  its  line  at  or  near  its 
terminus  in  Taunton  to  some  point  in  Taunton  on  the 
Dighton  and  Somerset  R.  R.  or  make  such  connection 
over  the  Taunton  and  New  Bedford  R.  R.  by  consent, 
and  may  enter  on  and  unite  with  and  use  the  D.  &  S.  R. 
R.,  and  may  for  the  purpose  increase  its  capital  stock  by 
an  amount  not  exceeding  $100,000. 

1865— (March  22).  Ch.  89  ;  11  S.  L.  642.  The  Foxborough  Branch 
(Mansfield  and  Framingham)  R.  R.  Co.  majT  enter  on, 
unite  with  and  use  the  road  of  the  T.  B.  R.  R.  Cor.,  with 
a  similar  right  in  the  T.  B.  R.  R.  Cor.  as  to  the  road  of 
the  F.  B.  R.  R.  Co. 

1868— (May  9).  Ch.  189  ;  12  S.  L.  480.  May,  by  a  two-thirds  vote 
of  its  stockholders,  subscribe  for  stock  of  Mansfield  and 
Framingham  R.  R.  Co.  to  an  amount  not  exceeding 
$25,000. 

1869— (March  17).  Ch.  88;  12  S.  L.  637,  §§  1,  2.  The  New  Bed- 
ford and  Taunton  R.  R.  Cor.  may  enter  on  and  unite  with. 

(March  20).  Ch.  103;  12  S.  L.  642,  §  1.  May  construct  a 
railroad  from  its  road  at  or  near  Crane's  station  to  the 
Attleborough  station  on  the  Boston  and  Providence 
R.  R. 

§  2.  May  unite  with,  enter  on  and  use  the  road  of  the  Boston 
and  Providence  R.  R.  Cor.,  with  the  corresponding  right 
in  the  latter  corporation  as  to  the  Taunton  Branch  R.  R. 

§  3.  Location  to  be  within  one  year,  and  construction  within 
two  3-ears. 

§  4.  May  increase  capital  stock  for  said  purposes  by  $200,000. 

1870— (March  19).  Ch.  100,  §  3  ;  12  S.  L.  919.  The  Attleborough 
Branch  R.  R.  Co.  and  the  Taunton  Branch  R.  R.  Cor.  may 
enter  on,  unite  with  and  use  the  roads  of  each  other. 


Weir  Branch  Railroad  Corporation.  83 

1872 — (Feb.  20).     Ch.  27;  Acts  and  Res.  23.     May  increase  capital 
stock  by  $100,000. 

(May  2).  Ch.  295  ;  Acts  and  Res.  232,  §  6.  Land  taken  by 
the  New  Bedford  and  Taunton  Branch  R.  R.  Cor.  in 
Taunton  near  depot  of. 

1873— (Feb  11).  Ch.  20;  Acts  and  Res.,  495,  §§  5,7.  The  New 
Bedford  R.  R.  Co.  ma}',  after  the  purchase  of  the  New 
Bedford  and  Taunton  R.  R.,  purchase  the  property  and 
franchise  of,  or  form  a  corporate  union  with  the  T.  B. 
R.  R.  Cor.  according  to  agreement,  with  provisions  as 
to  mode  of  effecting  the  purchase  or  union,  the  capital 
stock  after  the  union,  the  corporate  name,  and  powers 
and  duties. 
§  8.  Such  consolidated  company  may  form  a  corporate  union 
with  the  corporation  formed  by  the  union  of  the  Mans- 
field and  Framingham  R.  R.  Co.  with  the  Boston,  Clin- 
ton and  Fitchburg  R.  R.  Co.  under  1870,  ch.  90  ;  12  S. 
L.  914,  with  provisions  as  to  mode  of  effecting  union, 
powers  and  duties,  capital  stock  and  corporate  name. 

See  New  Bedford  R.  R.  Co. 


WEIR  BRANCH   RAILROAD    CORPORATION-. 

1847— (April  16).     Ch.  189  ;  8  S.  L.  776.     Original  charter. 

§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 

§  2.  Location  in  Taunton  from  the  New  Bedford  and  Taunton 
Railroad  to  Weir  village. 

§  3.  Capital  stock  not  to  exceed  $12,000  ;  may  hold  real  estate. 

§  4.  Mode  of  location  and  construction  upon  streets  and  high- 
ways. 

§  5.  Motive  power  not  to  be  steam,  and,  together  with  the  rate 
of  speed,  to  be  regulated  by  selectmen.  [1870,  ch.  270  ; 
12  S.  L.  1003,  repeals  this  section  and  authorizes  mayor 
and  aldermen  of  Taunton  to  regulate  the  motive  power.] 

§  6.  Location  to  be  within  one  year  and  completion  within  two 
j*ears. 

§  7.  May  transfer  franchise  to  the  New  Bedford  and  Taunton 
R.  R.  Cor.,  or  to  the  Taunton  Branch  R.  R.  Cor. 

§  8.  Liability  to  the  town  of  Taunton  for  damages. 


84  JSTew  Bedford  and  Taunton  Railroad  Cor. 

1870— (May  20).    Ch.  270  ;  12  S.  L.  1003,  §  1.    May  use  any  motive 
power  authorized  by  the  mayor  and  aldermen  of  Taun- 
ton, and  said  board  may  regulate  the  rate  of  speed. 
§  2.  Repeals  §  5,  1847,  ch.  189;  8  S.  L.  776,  as  to*motive 
power  and  rate  of  speed. 


OLD    COLONY   RAILROAD    CORPORATION.* 

1838— (April  13).    Ch.  103  ;  8  S.  L.  44.     Original  charter,  with  loca- 
tion from  Taunton  to  New  Bedford. 

1839— (March  26).     Ch.  71;  8  S.  L.  105.     Name  changed  to  New 
Bedford  and  Taunton  R.  R.  Cor. 

See  New  Bedford  and  Taunton  R.  R.  Cor. 


NEW   BEDFORD    AND    TAUNTON   RAILROAD    CORPORATION. 

1838— (April  13).     Ch.   103  ;    8  S.  L.  44.     Original  charter,  under 
the  name  of  Old  Colony  R.  R.  Cor. 
§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers,  with  a  location  from  the  southern 
terminus  of  the  Taunton  Branch  R.  R.  in  Taunton  to 
New  Bedford. 

[Location  changed,  enlarged  and  extended. 

1839,  ch.  71 ;  8  S.  L.  105.    In  Freetown  and  New  Bedford. 

1848,  ch.  65 ;  8  S.  L.  877.    In  New  Bedford  to  Acushnet  River. 

1848,  ch.  83 ;  8  S.  L.  884.    In  Taunton. 

1864,  ch.  101 ;  11  S.  L.  508.    In  Taunton  to  connect  with  Dighton  and  Somerset 

R.  R. 
1864,  ch.  267;  11  S.  L.  587.    In  Fairhaven. 
1869,  ch.  88 ;  12  S.  L.  637.    In  Taunton  to  Hebronville  station  on  Boston  and 

Providence  R.  R. 

1871,  ch.  32 ;  Acts  and  Res.  459.    In  New  Bedford  to  tide-water. 

1872,  ch.  295 ;  Acts  and  Res.  232.    In  Taunton.] 

§  2.  Capital  stock  to  be  $400,000  ;  may  hold  real  and  personal 
property. 

[Additions  authorized. 

1852,  ch.  237 ;  9  S.  L.  533.    $100,000. 

1869,  ch,  88;  12  S.  L.  637.    $350,000. 

1871,  ch.  32;  Acts  and  Res.  459.    $300,000.] 

■■§  3.  Reduction  of  tolls  by  the  legislature. 
§§  4,  5,  6,  9.  Loan  by  the  Commonwealth  of  $100,000,  upon 
certain  conditions  and   securit}',  with  provision  for  a 
sinking  fund. 

*  See  note,  p.  1,  ante. 


JVew  Bedford  and  Taunton  Railroad  Cor.  85 

§  7.  Organization  and  location  to  be  within  two  years,  and 
completion  within  three  j-ears. 

1839— (March  26).  Ch.  71 ;  8  S.  L.  105,  §  1.  Name  changed  from 
the  Old  Colony  R.  R.  Cor.  to  the  New  Bedford  and  Taun- 
ton R.  R.  Cor. 

§  2.  May  change  location  in  Freetown  and  New  Bedford. 

§  3.  May  construct  road  in  the  streets  of  New  Bedford  with 
assent  of  county  commissioners  and  of  the  inhabitants 
at  a  meeting. 

§  4.  May  enter  on  the  Taunton  Branch  R.  R.  in  a  certain  event. 

1844— (March  14).  Ch.  100 ;  8  S.  L.  356,  §§  2,  6.  The  Fall  River 
Branch  R.  R.  Co.  ma}-  be  constructed  to,  and  enter  on. 
[§  6.  As  to  entry  repealed  by  1846,  ch.  259,  §  4 ;  8  S. 
L.  669.] 

1846— (April  16).  Ch.  259;  8  S.  L.  66$,  §  4.  Repeals,  after  the 
completion  and  going  into  operation  of  the  Fall  River 
R.  R.  from  Braintree  to  the  N.  B.  &  T.  R.  R.,  the  act  of 
1844,  §  6,  ch.  100  ;  8  S.  L  356,  which  gave  authority  to 
the  F.  R.  B.  R.  R.  Co.  to  enter  on. 

1847— (April  16).  Ch.  189;  8  S.  L.  776,  §  7.  The  Weir  Branch 
R.  R.  Cor.  may  transfer  franchises  and  property  to. 

1848— (March  22).  Ch.  65  ;  8  S.  L.  877.  May  locate  and  construct 
a  branch  railroad  in  New  Bedford  to  a  wharf  on  the  west 
bank  of  Acushnet  River. 

(March  27).  Ch.  83  ;  8  S.  L.  884,  §  1.  The  N.  B.  &  T.  R. 
R.  Cor.  and  Fall  River  R.  R.  Co.  may  connect  their  roads 
in  Taunton  b}'  a  curved  track,  so  as  to  run  an  engine  and 
cars  direct  from  New  Bedford  to  Fall  River. 

§  2.  Curves,  how  to  be  made. 

§  3.  The  two  corporations  may  run  engines  and  cars  at  joint 
expense. 

(April  21).  Ch.  162;  8  S.  L.  922,  §  6.  The  Taunton  and 
Middleborough  R.  R.  Cor.  may  enter  on,  at  Taunton. 

1852— (May  18).  Ch.  237  ;  9  S.  L.  533.  May  increase  capital  stock 
by  $100,000. 


86  2?ew  Bedford  and  Taunton  Railroad  Cor. 

1863— (Feb.  21).  Ch.  29;  11  S.  L.  342,  §  4.  The  Digliton  and 
Somerset  R.  R.  Co.  may  unite  with  and  use. 

1864— (March  17).     Ch.  101 ;  11  S.  L.  508,  §  5.     The  Dighton  and 
Somerset  R.  R.  Co.  may  cross  the  track  of  the  N.  B. . 
&  T.  R.  R.  upon  compensation  being  made,  in  a  manner 
to  be  determined  by  agreement  or  by  a  commissioner. 

§  7.  The  Taunton  Branch  R.  R.  Co.  ma}-  by  consent  make  con- 
nection over  the  N.  B.  &  T.  R.  R.,  with  the  Dighton  and 
Somerset  R.  R. 

§  8.  The  N.  B.  &  T.  R.  R.  Co.  may  connect  its  road  by  a  curve 
with  the  D.  &  S.  R.  R.,  in  Taunton,  near  their  crossing. 

(May  13).  Ch.  267;  11  S.  L.  587.  May  construct  a  railway 
from  its  road  in  Fairhaven  to  the  Rodman  wharf,  with  a 
provision  as  to  the  use  of  streets.  [1866,  ch.  154  ;  12 
S.  L.  67,  the  town  of  Fairhaven  may,  by  a  two-thirds 
vote,  pa}-  the^land  damages  therefor.] 

1866— (April  12).  Ch.  154;  12  S.  L.  67.  The  town  of  Fairhaven 
may,  by  a  two-thirds  vote,  pay  the  land  damages  con- 
sequent upon  the  extension  authorized  by  1864,  ch.  267  ; 
11  S.  L.  587. 

1867— (March  16).  Ch.  74  ;  12  S.  L.  200,  §§  2,  3.  The  Bridgewater 
and  Taunton  R.  R.  Co.  and  the  N.  B.  &  T.  R.  R.  Cor. 
may  enter  on,  unite  with  and  use  the  roads  of  each  other. 

1868— (May  9).  Ch.  189  ;  12  S.  L.  480.  May  subscribe  to  the  stock 
of  the  Mansfield  and  Framingham  R.  R.  Co.  to  the 
amount  of  $25,000. 

1869— (March  11).     Ch.  71  ;  12  S.  L.  630,  §§  2,  3.     The  Taunton  and 
Providence  R.  Co.  ma}-  enter  on. 
§  5.  May  subscribe  to  the  capital  stock  of  said  T.  &  P.  R.  Co. 
not  exceeding  850,000. 

(March  17).  Ch.  88  ;  12  S.  L.  637,  §  1.  May  extend  its  rail- 
road from  Taunton  to  the  Hebronville  station  on  the  Bos- 
ton and  Providence  R.  R. 

§  2.  May  unite  with  the  Taunton  Branch  R.  R.  and  the  Boston 
and  Providence  R.  R.,  and  use  their  tracks. 

§  3.  May  increase  capital  stock  by  $350,000. 

§  4.  Location  to  be  within  one  year  and  construction  within 
two  years. 


New  Bedford  and  Taunton  Railroad  Cor.  87 

1870— (March  23).  Ch.  126  ;  12  S.  L.  929,  §  3.  May  subscribe  for 
the  stock  of  the  New  Bedford  and  Fairhaven  Street  R. 
Co.  with  a  qualifying  clause.  [1872,  ch.  11,  §  3  ;  Acts 
and  Res.  17.] 

(June  22).  Ch.  398  ;  12  S.  L.  1060,  §  3.  May  enter  on,  unite 
with  and  use  the  New  Bedford  and  Middleborough  R.  R. 
if  located  and  constructed  on  the  west  side  of  Acushnet 
River.     [1871,  ch.  32,  §  4  ;  Acts  and  Res.  459.] 

1871— (Feb.  20).  Ch.  32  ;  Acts  and  Res.  459,  §  1.  May  extend  from 
its  terminus  in  New  Bedford  to  a  point  at  tide- water 
below  the  New  Bedford  and  Fairhaven  bridge. 

§  2.  May,  for  the  above  and  other  purposes,  increase  its  capital 
stock  by  $300,000. 

§  3.  Location  of  extension  to  be  within  one  year,  and  construc- 
tion within  two  years. 

§  4.  The  New  Bedford  and  Middleborough  R.  R.  Co.,  if  con- 
structed .  on  the  west  side  of  Acushnet  river,  may  enter 
on  and  unite  with  the  railroad  of.  [1870,  ch.  398,  §  3  ; 
12  S.  L.  1060.] 

§  5.  If  the  union  of  the  roads  is  made,  one  corporation  may 
purchase  one  undivided  half  of  the  road  of  the  other 
upon  certain  terms. 

§  6.  Management  of  part  of  the  road  owned  in  common  under 
such  a  purchase. 

§  7.  After  extension  by  one  corporation  of  its  road  into  New 
Bedford  be}*ond  Hillman  street,  the  other  not  to  extend 
beyond  said  line  except  by  a  junction  with  the  road 
already  constructed  and  a  purchase  as  before  provided, 
and  a  common  passenger  station  to  be  used  southerly  of 
said  line. 

1872— (Feb.  6).  Ch.  11  ;  Acts  and  Res.  17,  §  3.  May  subscribe  for 
the  stock  of  the  New  Bedford  and  Fairhaven  Street  R. 
Co.,  with  qualifying  clause.  [1870,  ch.  126,  §  3  ;  12  S.  L. 
929.] 

(Feb.  20).  Ch.  28  ;  Acts  and  Res.  23.  The  Old  Colony  and 
Newport  R.  Co.  ma}*  construct  tracks  to  connect  with,  in 
Taunton. 

(May  2).  Ch.  295;  Acts  and  Res.  232,  §  6.  May  take 
land  in  Taunton  for  an  additional  track  between  the 
depot  of  the  Taunton  Branch  R.  R.  and  Weir  junction. 


88  ,  Neiv  Bedford  Railroad  Company. 

1873— (Feb.  11).  Ch.  20 ;  Acts  and  Res.  496,  §3.  May  convey 
franchise  and  property  to  the  New  Bedford  R.  R.  Co. ; 
the  proceeds  thereof  to  be  appropriated  to  the  payment 
of  debts,  except  bonded  debt  due  in  1881,  and  the  balance 
to  be  divided  pro  rata  among  the  stockholders. 
§§  4-8.  Power  of  constructing  tracks,  taking  lands,  purchasing 
other  railroads  and  franchises  and  consolidating,  vested 
in  said  X.  B.  R.  R.  Co.  after  the  purchase  of  the  X.  B. 
&  T.  R.  R. 

See  New  Bedford  R.  R.  Co. 


lOJW   BEDFORD    RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1873 — (Feb.  11).     Ch.  20  ;  Acts  and  Res.  495,     Original  charter. 

§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 

§  2.  Capital  stock  not  to  exceed  $1,000,000,  except  as  herein 
provided. 

§  3.  The  New  Bedford  and  Taunton  R.  R.  Cor.  may  sell  its 
franchise  and  propert}'  to  the  X.  B.  R.  R.  Co.,  the  latter 
succeeding  to  its  powers  and  duties ;  the  proceeds  of  the 
sale  to  be  appropriated  to  the  pajment  of  the  debts  and 
liabilities  of  the  X.  B.  &  T.  R.  R.  Cor.,  except  the  bonded 
debt  due  in  1881,  which  may  be  assumed  by  the  X.  B. 
R.  R.  Co.,  and  the  balance  to  be  divided  pro  rata  among 
the  stockholders. 

§  4.  May,  within  two  years  after  the  purchase,  construct  a 
second  track  from  Xew  Bedford  to  Taunton,  extend  to 
deep  water  in  Xew  Bedford,  purchase  or  take  lands  and 
wharves,  maintain  tracks  in  streets  at  grade  in  said  city, 
and  increase  capital  stock  b}*  amount  expended. 

§§  5,  6.  May,  after  such  purchase,  buy  the  property  and 
franchise  of  the  Middleborough  and  Taunton  R.  R.  Cor. 
and  the  Taunton  Branch  R.  R.  Cor.  the  stockholders  of 
said  corporations  approving  at  meetings,  and  increase 
capital  stock  by  the  amount  expended  therefor. 

§  7.  Ma}*,  after  the  purchase  of  the  Xew  Bedford  and  Taunton 
R.  R.,  form  a  corporate  union  with  the  Taunton  Branch 
R.  R.  Cor.,  with  provisions  as  to  the  capital  stock  of  such 
consolidated  corporation,  the  corporate  name,  powers  and 
duties,  and  mode  of  effecting  union. 


Taunton  and  Providence  Railway  Company.  89 

§  8.  Such  consolidated  corporation,  after  purchase  or  union  with 
the  Taunton  Branch  R.  R.  Co.,  may  form  a  corporate 
union  with  the  corporation  formed  by  the  union  of  the 
Mansfield  and  Framingham  R.  R.  Co.  with  the  Boston, 
Clinton  and  Fitchburg  R.  R.  Co.,  under  1870,  ch.  90  ;  12 
S.  L.  914,  with  provisions  as  to  mode  of  effecting  union, 
powers  and  duties,  capital  stock  and  corporate  name. 

See  New  Bedford  and  Taunton  R.  R.  Cor. 
Middleborough  and  Taunton  R.  R.  Cor. 
Taunton  Branch  R.  R.  Cor. 
Mansfield  and  Framingham  R.  R.  Co. 
Boston,  Clinton  and  Fitchburg  R.  R.  Co. 


TAUNTON   AND   PROVIDENCE   RAILWAY   COMPANY. 

18G9— (March  11).     Ch.  71 ;  12  S.  L.  630.     Original  charter. 

§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 

§  2.  Location  from  the  Weir  junction  of  the  Old  Colony  and 
Newport  R.  and  the  New  Bedford  and  Taunton  R.  R.,  in 
Taunton,  to  the  state  line  of  Rhode  Island,  to  connect 
near  Hunt's  Mills  with  a  railroad  authorized  by  that  state. 

§  3.  May  enter  on  and  use  the  Old  Colon}*  and  Newport  R.  and 
the  New  Bedford  and  Taunton  R.  R.,  with  a  provision 
as  to  crossing  the  same,  and  the  expense  thereof. 

§  4.  Capital  stock  to  be  $000,000  ;  may  hold  real  and  personal 
estate. 

§  5.  The  Old  Colony  and  Newport  R.  Co.  and  the  New  Bedford 
and  Taunton  R.  R.  Cor.  ma}',  by  the  votes  of  stock- 
holders, each  subscribe  $50,000  to  the  stock  thereof. 

§  6.  Location  to  be  within  two  }'ears,  and  construction  within 
three  years. 


ATTLEBOROUGH   BRANCH   RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1870— (March  19).     Ch.  100  ;  12  S.  L.  919.     Original  charter. 

§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 

§  2.  Location  from  the  Boston  and  Providence  R.  R.  in  East 
Attleborough  to  a  point  in  North  Attleborough. 

§  3.  May  enter  on,  unite  with  and  use  the  railroads  of  the 
Boston  and  Providence  R.  R.  Cor.  and  the  Taunton 
Branch  R.  R.  Cor.,  with  the  corresponding  right  in  those 
corporations ;  may  cross  the  B.  &  P.  R.  R.  on  certain 
conditions. 
12 


90'       ITorth  Attleborougli  Branch  Railroad  Company. 

§  4.  Capital  stock  not  to  exceed  $100,000.  [1871,  ch.  43, 
Acts  and  Res.  464  ;  increase  to  $130,000.] 

§  5.  May  lease  its  railroad  to  any  other  railroad  corporation. 

§  6.  Location  to  be  within  one  }ear  and  construction  within 
two  years. 

1871— (Feb.  24).     Ch.  43  ;  Acts  and  Res.  464.     May  increase  capi- 
tal stock,  not  exceeding  in  the  whole  $130,000. 


NORTH   ATTLEBOBOUGH   BRANCH   RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

I860— (Feb.  8).     Ch.  18;  11  S.  L.  7.     Original  charter. 

§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 

§  2.  Location  from  North  Attleborough  to  the  state  line  of 
Rhode  Island,  near  Valley  Falls,  with  the  right  to  con- 
nect with  a  railroad  authorized  by  that  state. 

§  3.  Capital  stock  not  to  exceed  $100,000  ;  may  hold  real  and 
personal  estate. 

§  4.  Location  to  be  within  two  years  and  construction  within 
three  years. 

[1862,  ch.  201 ;  11  S.  L.  322.  Extends  time  for  location  to  May  1,  1863,  and  re- 
vives ch.  18,  1860 ;  11  S.  L.  7. 

1863,  ch.  23;  11  S.  L.  340.  "            "         "    and  construction  two  years. 

I860,  ch.  3;  IIS.  L.  615.  "             "          "                  "              to  May  1, 

1867. 

1867,  ch.  171 ;  12  S.  L.  256.  "            "         "                 "             to  May  1, 

1869. 

1869,  ch.  226 ;  12  S.  L.  703.  "             "          "                  "              to  May  1, 
1872.] 

§  5.  May  contract  with  the  Providence  ?nd"SVorcester  R.  R.  Co. 
for  equipping  and  running  the  road. 

1862— (April  30).     Ch.  201 ;  US.  L.  322.     Extends  time  for  location 
to  May  1,  1863,  and  revives  ch.  18,  1860  ;  11  S.  L.  7. 

1863—  (Feb.  17).— Ch.  23  ;  11  S.  L.  340.     Extends  time  for  location 
and  construction  two  years. 

1865— (Feb.  3).     Ch.  3;  11  S.  L.  615.     Extends  time  for  location 
and  construction  to  May  1,  1867. 

1867— (April  25).     Ch.  171  ;  12  S.  L.  256.     Extends  time  for  loca- 
tion and  construction  to  May  1,  1869. 


Seekonk  Branch  Railroad  Company.  91 

1869— (May  1).     Ch.  226  ;  12  S.  L.  703.     Extends  time  for  location 
and  construction  to  May  1,  1872. 

(June  17)  Ch.  414 ;  12  S.  L.  825,  §  1.  The  town  of  Attle- 
borough  may  take  a  limited  amount  of  stock  in,  and  raise 
moue}-  therefor,  by  loan  or  tax. 

§  2.  Representation  of  the  town  as  a  stockholder  in  corporate 
meetings. 


SEEKONK   BRANCH   RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1836— (April  16).     Ch.  269  ;  7  S.  L.  716.     Original  charter. 

§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers,  with  location  from  Old  Wharf 

Point  on  Seekonk  River,  in  Seekonk,  across  Rocky  Point 

to  the  Boston  and  Providence  R.  R.  near  the  railroad 

bridge.     [1838,  ch.  194  ;  8  S.  L.  80  ;  as  to  laying  rails 

between  Rock}*  Point  and  Old  Wharf] 
§  2.  Capital  stock  to  be  $50,000  in  shares  of  $50  each ;  may 

hold  real  and  personal  estate. 
§  3.  Subscription  of  stock  and  organization  to  be  before  October 

1,  1836  ;  location  of  a  part  and  construction  to  be  before 

Sept.  1,  1837.     [1837,  ch.  173;  7  S.  L.  789,  extends 

time  for  location  and  construction  one  3*ear.] 
§  4.  Reduction  of  tolls  by  the  legislature. 
§  5.  May  enter  on  the  Boston  and  Providence  R.  R.  on  certain 

conditions. 
§  6.  The  Fall  River  Mill  Road,  R.  R.  and  Ferry  Co.,  and  other 

companies  authorized  by  the  legislature,  may  enter  on. 

[1839,  ch.  152,  §  3  ;  8  S.  L.  141,  reserves  rights  of  said 

corporation  under  this  section.] 
§  7.  Call  of  the  first  meeting. 
§  8.  The  franchise  not  to  be  owned  by  the  proprietors  of  the 

southern  termination  of  the  Boston  and  Providence  R. 

R.  in  Rhode  Island.  % 

1837— (April  15).  Ch.  173  ;  7  S.  L.  789.  Time  for  location  and  con- 
struction extended  one  year ;  authority  to  declare  certain 
subscriptions  to  stock  void. 

1838— (April  25).  Ch.  194 ;  8  S.  L.  80.  Not  required  to  lay  rails 
between  Rocky  Point  and  Old  Wharf. 

1839— (April  10).  Ch.  152  ;  8  S.  L.  141,  §  1.  May  sell  the  road  and 
franchises  to  the  Boston  and  Providence  R.  R.  Cor.  on 
certain  conditions ;  use  of  the  wharf  at  India  Point  and 
facilities  for  passengers  and  freight. 


92      New  Bedford  and  Fall  River  Railroad  Company. 

§  2.  The  Commonwealth  may,  in  the  case  of  wharf  accommoda- 
tions not  being  furnished,  purchase  the  branch  from  the 
Boston  and  Providence  R.  R.  Cor. 

§  3.  This  act  not  to  affect  the  right  of  the  Fall  River  Mill  Road, 
R.  R.  and  Ferry  Co.  to  enter  on.  [183G,  ch.  2G9 ; 
7  S.  L.  716,  §  6.] 


SOMERSET   AND    MANSFIELD    RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1864—  (March  5).     Ch.  82  ;  11  S.  L.  501.     Original  charter. 
§  1 .  Grants  corporate  powers. 
§  2.  Location  from  the  junction  of  the  Taunton  Branch  R.  R. 

and  Boston  and  Providence  R.  R.,  in  Mansfield,  to  a  line 

below  Wilber's  pond  in  Somerset,  upon  the  channel  of 

Taunton  River,  with  provisions  as  to  fixing  the  line, 

wharves,  &c. 
§  3.  May  enter  on  and  use  the  Taunton  Branch  R.  R.,  and  the 

Dighton  and  Somerset  R.  R. 
§  4.  May  lease  or  purchase  the  Taunton  Branch  R.  R. 
§  5.  Capital  stock  to  be  not  less  than  $300,000,  nor  more  than 

$500,000  ;  may  hold  real  and  personal  estate. 
§  6.  Location  to  be  within  two  years,  and  construction  within 

four  years.     [1866,  ch.  28  ;   12  S.  L.  12,  extends  the 

time  two  years.] 

1866— (Feb.  15).     Ch.  28  ;  12  S.  L.  12,  §  1.     Extends  time  for  loca- 
tion and  construction  two  years. 
§  2.  Changes  the  name  to  the  Mansfield  and  Somerset  R.  R.  Co. 

See  Mansfield  and  Somerset  R.  R.  Co. 


MANSFIELD   AND    SOMERSET   RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1866— (Feb.  15).     Ch.  28  ;  12  S.  L.  12,  §  2.     Name  changed  from  the 
Somerset  and  Mansfield  R.  R.  Co. 

See  Somerset  and  Mansfield  R.  R.  Co. 


NEW   BEDFORD   AND   FALL   RIVER   RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1836— (April  16).     Ch.  267  ;  7  S.  L.  714.     Original  charter. 

§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers,  with  a  location  from  Taunton 
Great  River,  in  Fall  River,  to  New  Bedford,  the  route 
being  fixed  by  courses  and  distances. 


New  Bedford  and  Fall  River  Railway  Company.       93 

§  2.  Capital  stock  to  be  not  less  than  $200,000,  nor  more  than 

$300,000  ;  may  hold  real  estate. 
§  3.  Shall   maintain   fences   and  be  liable    to  adjoining  land- 
owners for  default. 
§  4.  Reduction  of  tolls  by  the  legislature. 
§  5.  Subject   to   use   by   other    companies    under    legislative 

authority. 
§  6.  Authorized  to  erect  toll-houses  and  collect  tolls. 
§  7.  Organization,  location  and  subscription  of  $200,000,  to  be 

before  Sept.  1,  1837,  and  construction  on  or  before  Dec. 

31,  1840.     [1838,  ch.  179  ;  8  S.  L.  71,  extends  the  time 

two  j-ears.] 
§  8.  May  expend  money  on  a  section  of  the  road  in  Rhode 

Island,  but  not  to  violate  the  laws  of  that  state,  and 

charging  the  same  rates  in  both  states. 

1838— (April  24).     Ch.  179  ;  8  S.  L.  71.     Revives  original  charter  of 
1836,  ch.  267  ;  7  S.  L.  714,  and  extends  time  two  years. 


NEW   BEDFORD   AND   PALL   RIVER  RAILWAY   COMPANY. 

1864— (May  5).     Ch.  192  ;  11  S.  L.  554.     Original  charter. 

§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 

§  2.  Location  from  New  Bedford  to  the  Old  Colony  and  New- 
R.  in  Fall  River,  with  a  provision  as  to  laying  rails  in 
the  streets  of  New  Bedford. 

§  3.  May  enter  on  Old  Colon}*  and  Newport  R.  by  consent. 

§  4.  Capital  stock  to  be  not  less  than  $300,000,  nor  more  than 
$500,000  ;  may  hold  real  estate. 

§  5.  Location  to  be  within  two  3-ears,  and  construction  within 
three  years.  [1866,  ch.  203;  12  S.  L.  Ill,  time  for 
location  and  construction  extended  two  years,  and  for 
organization  one  year.  1867,  ch.  91  ;  12  S.  L.  213,  time 
for  organization  extended  to  April  30,  1868,  and  for 
location  and  construction  to  April  30,  1870.] 

1866— (April  30).  Ch.  203;  12  S.  L.  111.  Time  for  location  and 
construction  extended  two  years,  and  for  organization 
one  year. 

1867— (March  23).  Ch.  91  ;  12  S.  L.  213.  Time  for  organization 
extended  to  April  30,  1868,  and  for  location  and  con- 
struction to  April  30,  1870. 


94        Boston,  Providence  and  Taunton  Railroad  Cor. 


WEENTHAM   AND   FOXBO ROUGH   RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1846— (April  16).     Ch.  254  ;  8  S.  L.  659.     Original  charter. 

§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 

§  2.  Location  from  the  depot  of  the  Boston  and  Providence  R. 
R.,  in  Mansfield,  to  the  line  of  Cumberland  in  Rhode 
Island. 

§  3.  Capital  stock  not  to  exceed  $350,000  ;  may  hold  real  and 
personal  property. 

§  4.  May  enter  on,  and  unite  with  and  use  the  Boston  and 
Providence  R.  R.  and  the  Taunton  Branch  R.  R.,  at 
Mansfield. 

§  5.  Subject  to  use  by  other  companies  under  legislative  au- 
thority. 

§  6.  Ma}-  connect  with  the  Providence  and  "Worcester  R.  R.  in 
"Woonsocket,  and  expend  capital  stock  therefor. 

§  7.  One  or  more  of  the  directors  or  other  officers  to  be  an  in- 
habitant of  the  Commonwealth  for  the  service  of  process, 
with  liability  to  jurisdiction. 

§  8.  Location  to  be  within  two  years  and  completion  within 
three  years. 

§  9.  Reduction  of  tolls  by  the  legislature. 


BOSTON,  PROVIDENCE  AND  TAUNTON  RAILROAD  CORPORATION. 

1830— (March  12).     Ch.  95  ;  6  S.  L.  868.     Original  charter. 

§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers,  with  location  from  Boston  to 
Pawtucket  River  in  Seekonk,  or  to  line  of  Pawtucket  in 
Rhode  Island,  and  from  some  part  of  said  railroad  to 
Taunton  and  Taunton  River,  with  provisions  as  to  width 
of  road,  taking  land,  damages,  &c. 

§  2.  Capital  stock  to  be  $500,000,  with  provisions  as  to  sub- 
scription, choice  and  powers  of  directors  and  other 
officers. 

§  3.  Powers  of  president  and  directors,  assessments  upon  and 
forfeiture  of  shares,  &c. 

§  4.  By-laws. 

§§  5,  6.  Tolls  and  toll-houses. 

§§  7,  8.  Damages  to  land-owners,  and  parties  under  disability. 

§  9.  Malicious  injuries  to  the  railroad  and  property. 
§  10.  Annual  meetings. 
§  11.  Crossing  of  public  and  private  ways. 


Boston  and  Taunton  Railroad  Company.  95 

§  1 2.  Power  of  the  state  to  purchase  the  railroad. 
§  13.  Subscription  of  stock,  organization  and  location  to  be  prior 
to  Jan.  1,  1831,  and  construction  prior  to  Jan.  1,  1835. 


BOSTON   AND    TAUNTON   RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1831— (June  22).     Ch.  55  ;  7  S.  L.  129.     Original  charter. 

§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers,  and  a  location  from  Boston  to 
Taunton  and  Taunton  River,  with  liberty  to  extend  to  the 
state  line  in  the  direction  of  Providence,  and  provisions 
as  to  width  of  road,  taking  land  and  damages. 

§  2.  Capital  stock  to  be  $1,000,000,  with  provisions  as  to  elec- 
tion of  directors  and  other  officers. 

§  3.  Powers  of  directors  and  other  officers,  with  provisions  as 
to  assessments,  forfeiture  of  shares  on  failure  to  pay,  &c. 

§  4.  P>3*-laws. 

§  5.  Concerning  tolls,  and  the  use  of  road,  and  the  reduction 
of  tolls  by  the  legislature. 

§  6.  Concerning  tolls,  toll-houses  and  reports. 

§§  7,  8.  Damages  to  land-owners  and  parties  under  disability. 

§  9.  Malicious  injuries  to  the  railroad  and  property  of  the  cor- 
poration. 
§  10.  Annual  meeting. 
§  11.  Crossing  of  public  and  private  ways. 
§  12.  Grant  of  exclusive  right  for  thirty  years  within  certain  ter- 
ritory, with  power  in  the  Commonwealth  to  purchase  the 
franchise  upon  certain  conditions.      [1832,  ch.  107;  7 
S.  L.  242,  §  1,  further  provision  as  to  the  power  to  pur- 
chase.] 
§  13.  Subscription  of  stock,  organization   and  location  to  be 
before  Jan.  1,  1833,  and  construction  on  or  before  Jan. 
1,  1836.     [1832,  ch.  107 ;  7  S.  L.  242,  §  2,  extends  the 
time  for  location  and  construction  one  year.] 

§  14.  The  corporation  to  maintain  bridges  over  public  and 
private  ways. 

§  15.  Bridges  over  the  waters  of  Boston  harbor,  or  obstructions 
therein,  not  authorized. 

§  16.  Mode  of  fixing  general  location  and  southern  terminus  on 
Taunton  River  or  Mount  Hope  Bay. 

1832— (March  7).     Ch.  107  ;  7  S.  L.  242,  §  1.     Concerning  purchase 
of  the  franchise  by  the  Commonwealth.     [1831,  ch.  55, 
§  12;  7S.  L.  129.] 
§  2.  Time  for  location  and  construction  extended  one  year. 


96  Providence  and  Bristol  Railroad  Company. 

1836— (April  13).    Ch.  221  ;  7  S.  L.  686,  §  7.    Authority  to  purchase 
the  Mount  Hope  R.  R. 


MOUNT  HOPE  RAILROAD  CORPORATION. 

1836— (April  13).     Ch.  221 ;  7  S.  L.  686.     Original  charter. 

§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers,  with  location  from  Taunton 
Branch  R.  R.,  in  Taunton,  to  Somerset. 

§  2.  To  furnish  facilities  for  vessels  at  Broad  cove,  as  under 
act  of  March  16,  1832. 

§  3.  Capital  stock  not  to  exceed  §150,000  ;  may  hold  real  es- 
tate. 

§  4.  Reduction  of  tolls  hy  the  legislature. 

§  5.  May  enter  on  the  Taunton  Branch  R.  R.  on  certain  terms. 

§  6.  Subscription  for  stock,  organization  and  location  to  be  be- 
fore July  1,  1837,  and  construction  by  Sept.  1,  1838. 

§  7.  The  Boston  and  Taunton  R.  R.  Co.  created  by  1831,  ch. 
55  ;  7  S.  L.  129,  may  purchase  the  franchise  and  property 
of. 


PROVIDENCE  AND  BRISTOL  RAILROAD  COMPANY. 

1851— (May  23).     Ch.  245  ;  9  S.  L.  360.     Original  charter. 

§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 

§  2.  Location  from  the  line  of  Rhode  Island  at  Providence,  near 
India  bridge,  to  the  south-east  boundary  line  of  Seckonk. 

§  3.  Capital  stock  to  be  $250,000.  [1853,  ch.  79  ;  9  S.  L.  616, 
§  2  ;  to  be  $75,000  instead  of  $250,000.  1855,  ch.  221 ; 
10  S.  L.  351,  increase  of  $150,000]  ;  may  hold  real  and 
personal  estate. 

§  4.  Ma}-  enter  on,  unite  with,  and  use  the  Boston  and  Provi- 
dence R.  R.  near  Providence. 

§  5.  Location  to  be  within  one  }'ear  and  construction  within 
four  years. 

[1852,  ch.  201 ;  9  S.  L.  518.    Extends  time  for  location  two  years  from  May  1, 
1852. 
1853,  ch.  79 ;  9  S.  L.  616.  "  "  "  fifteen  months. 

1855,  ch.  221 ;  10  S.  L.  351,  $  1.    "  "    construction  and  location  to  Feb. 

1,  185C] 

§  6.  Subject  to  use  by  other  companies  under  legislative  author- 
ity. 
§  7.  Reduction  of  tolls  by  the  legislature. 


Providence,    Warren  and  Bristol  Railroad  Company.     97 

§  8.  Corporate  union  -with  the  Providence  and  Bristol  R.  R.  Co. 
of  Rhode  Island,  connecting  this  railroad  with  Provi- 
dence and  Bristol,  authorized  under  the  name  of  the 
Providence  and  Bristol  R.  R.  Co. 
§  9.  One  or  more  directors  or  other  officers,  of  the  united  cor- 
porations to  be  inhabitants  of  this  Commonwealth  for  the 
service  of  process,  with  liability  to  jurisdiction. 

§  10.  Separate  accounts  for  the  road  in  the  two  states  to  be  kept 
and  adjusted  by  commissioners,  and  an  annual  report 
required. 

§  11.  The  corporation  and  stockholders,  as  to  the  part  of  the 
road  in  Massachusetts,  to  be  subject  to  its  jurisdiction. 

§  12.  Provisions  as  to  corporate  union  to  take  effect  only  after 
acceptance  by  both  corporations  at  legal  meetings. 

§  13.  Conditions  precedent  to  the  commencement  of  construc- 
tion. 

1852— (May  7).     Ch.  201  ;  9  S.  L.  518.     Time  for  location  extended 
two  years  from  May  1,  1852. 

1853— (March  24).     Ch.  79  ;  9  S.  L.  616,  §  1.     Name  changed  to 
Providence,  Warren  and  Bristol  R.  R.  Co. 
§  2.  Capital  stock  to  be  $75,000  instead  of  $250,000. 
§  3.  Time  for  location  extended  fifteen  months. 

See  Providence,  Warren  and  Bristol  R.  R.  Co.  ' 


PROVIDENCE  AND  BRISTOL  RAILROAD  COMPANY. 
(A   CORPORATION   OF   RHODE   ISLAND.) 

1851— (May  23).  Ch.  245 ;  9  S.  L.  360,  §  8.  The  Providence  and 
Bristol  R.  R.  Co.  of  this  state  may  form  a  corporate 
union  with  said  company  under  the  name  of  the  Provi- 
dence and  Bristol  Railroad  Company. 

See  Providence  and  Bristol  R.  R.  Co.  (of  Mass.) 


PROVIDENCE,  WARREN  AND  BRISTOL  RAILROAD  COMPANY. 

1853— (March  24).     Ch.  79  ;  9  S.  L.  616,  §  1.    Name  changed  from 
the  Providence  and  Bristol  R.  R.  Co. 
13 


98  Walpole  Railroad  Company. 

§  2.  Capital  stock  to  be  $75,000  instead  of  $250,000.  [1855, 
en.  221 ;  10  S.  L.  351,  §  2  ;  increase  of  $150,000  author- 
ized.] 

§  3.  Time  for  location  extended  fifteen  months. 

1855— (April  21).     Ch.  221 ;  10  S.  L.  351,  §  1.    Time  for  location 
and  construction  extended  to  Feb.  1,  1856. 
§  2.  May  increase  capital  stock  by  $150,000,  with  authority  to 

sell  or  distribute  the  shares  among  stockholders. 
§  3.  The  second  section  to  take  effect  only  on  acceptance  and 
the  obtaining  of  like  authority  from  Rhode  Island,  with  a 
proviso  requiring  the  same  stock  to  be  issued  as  in  Ehode 
Island. 

1873— (April  15).  Ch.  198;  Acts  and  Res.  615,  §  2.  The  Boston 
and  Providence  R.  R.  Cor.  and  the  Old  Colony  R.  R.  Co., 
or  either,  may  by  a  vote  of  stockholders  purchase  or  hold 
shares  in  the  capital  stock  of. 

See  Providence  and  Bristol  R.  R.  Co. 


•WALPOLE  |H  ATT.RO AD    COMPANY. 

1846— (April  16).     Ch.  231 ;  8  S.  L.  648.     Original  charter. 

§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 

§  2.  Location  from  western  terminus  of  the  Dedham  Branch  R. 
R.  in  Dedham  to  the  centre  of  Walpole. 

§  3.  Capital  stock  not  to  exceed  $200,000  ;  may  hold  real  and 
personal  estate. 

§  4.  Location  to  be  within  one  year,  and  completion  within 
three  years. 

§  5.  May  enter  on  and  use  the  Dedham  Branch  R.  R.,  at  Ded- 
ham, and  the  Boston  and  Providence  R.  R. 

§  6.  Subject  to  use  by  other  companies  under  legislative  au- 
thority. 

§  7.  Reduction  of  tolls  by  the  legislasure. 

1847— (April  24).     Ch.  252  ;  8  S.  L.  815,  §  5.     The  Norfolk  County 
R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on  and  use. 
§  7.  May  form  corporate  union  with  the  Norfolk  County  R. 
R.  Co. 

JSee  Norfolk  County  R.  R.  Co. 


Norfolk  Counti/  Railroad  Company.  99 


NORFOLK   COUNTY   RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1847— (April  24).     Ch.  252  ;  8  S.  L.  815.    Original  charter. 
§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 

§  2.  Location  from  the  Walpole  R.  R.  in  Walpole  to  Blackstone 
and  the  Providence  and  Worcester  R.  R.  in  Blackstone. 

[Location  changed,  enlarged  and  extended. 
§  7.  Post.    Union  with  the  Walpole  R.  R.  Co. 
§  9.  Post.    Branch  from  South  Dedham. 

1848,  ch.  275,  §  5 ;  8  S.  L.  982.    The  purchase  of  "Wrentham  Branch  R.  R. 

1853,  ch.  88;  9  S.  L.  619.  "  "  "  " 
1862,  ch.  136;  11  S.X.  296.                  "                  "                 "                " 

1849,  ch.  184,  §§  1,  4;  9  S.  L.  77.    A  branch  from  Scott's  hill,  in  Bellingham, 

to  state  line,  and  the  lease  of  a  connecting  road  in  Rhode  Island  to 
Woonsocket  village. 

1849,  ch.  193,  §  5 ;  9  S.  L.  84.    The  purchase  of  the  Medway  Branch  R.  R.  Co. 

1850,  ch.  268 ;  9  S.  L.  240.    Corporate  union  with  other  corporations,  as  the  Mid- 

land R.  R.  Co. 

1851,  ch.  272 ;  9  S.  L.  377.    Contract  for  building  a  branch  from  Bellingham  to 

"Woonsocket  village. 

1852,  ch.  158 ;  9  S.  L.  498.     Corporate  union  with  "Woonsocket  Union  R.  R.  Co. 

1854,  ch.  447 ;  10  S.  L.  253.  Corporate  union  with  other  corporations  to  form  the 

Boston  and  New  York  Central  R.  R.  Co.] 

§  3.  Capital  stock  not  to  exceed  $500,000  ;  may  hold  real  and 
personal  estate. 

[Additions  authorized. 

1848,  ch.  275 ;  8  S.  L.  982,  and  1862,  ch.  136 ;  11  S.  L.  296.     Increase  of  $55,000 

authorized  for  purchase  of  Wrentham  Branch  R.  R. 

1849,  ch.  184;  9  S.  L.  77,  §  5.    $50,000. 

1849,  ch.  193 ;  9  S.  L.  84,  {  5.    $75,000  for  purchase  of  Medway  Branch  R.  R. 

1850,  ch.  175 ;  9  S.  L.  185.    $500,000  with  provisions  as  to  preferred  stock. 

1853,  ch.  88 ;  9  S.  L.  619,  §  5.    $35,000  for  purchase  of  the  Wrentham  Branch 

R.  R.] 

§  4.  Location  to  be  within  one  year,  and  completion  within 
three  years. 

§  5.  May  enter  on  and  use  the  "Walpole  R.  R.,  in  Walpole, 
the  Dedham  Branch  R.  R.  and  the  Boston  and  Provi- 
dence R.  R.  on  certain  terms. 

§  6.  May  enter  on  and  use  the  Providence  and  Worcester  R.  R. 
in  Blackstone. 

§  7.  May  form  corporate  union  with  the  Walpole  R.  R.  Co. 
under  the  name  of  the  Norfolk  County  R.  R.  Co. 

§  8.  May,  if  the  Walpole  R.  R.  Co.  does  not  consent  to  such 
corporate  union,  construct  the  road  from  its  terminus  in 
Walpole  to  the  Boston  and  Providence  R.  R.,  with 
power  to  enter  on  and  use  the  same. 

§  9.  May  construct  branch  road  from  the  crossing  of  the  Nor- 
folk and  Bristol  turnpike  in  South  Dedham  to  the  Boston 
and  Providence  R.  R.,  with  power  to  enter  thereon. 


100  Norfolk  Count}/  Railroad  Company. 

§  10.  Reduction  of  tolls  by  the  legislature. 
§  11.  Subject  to  use  by  other  companies  under  legislative  au- 
thority. 

1848— (May  9).  Ch.  273  ;  8  S.  L.  981,  §  4.  The  Boston  and  Provi- 
dence R.  R.  Cor.  may,  from  its  branch  through  West 
Roxbury,  enter  on. 

(May  9).  Ch.  275  ;  8  S.  L.  982,  §  2.  The  Wrentham  Branch 
R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on,  in  "Wrentham.  [1853,  ch.  88, 
§  2  ;  9  S.  L.  619.     1862,  ch.  136,  §  2 ;  11  S.  L.  296.] 

§  5.  The  N.  C.  R.  R.  Co.  may  buy  franchise  of  the  W.  B.  R.  R., 
and  increase  capital  stock  therefor  by  $55,000.  [1853, 
ch.  88,  §  5  ;  9  S.  L.  619,  and  1862,  ch.  136  ;  11  S.  L. 
296.] 

1849— (May  1).  Ch.  184  ;  9  S.  L.  77,  §  1.  May  construct  a  branch 
from  Scott's  hill  in  Bellingham  to  the  dividing  line  be- 
tween Massachusetts  and  Rhode  Island  in  the  direction 
of  Woonsocket.  [1851,  ch.  272;  9  S.  L.  377,  may 
contract  with  Woonsocket  Union  R.  R.  Co.  to  build  the 
same.] 

§  2.  Location  of  branch  to  be  within  one  year,  and  con- 
struction within  two  years.  [§  4,  post,  extends  time 
in  a  certain  event.] 

§  3.  Grants  same  powers  as  to  said  branch  as  under  original 
charter. 

§  4.  May  connect  at  the  state  line  with  a  railroad  to  Woon- 
socket village  in  Rhode  Island,  and  lease  and  contract 
for  the  use  and  maintenance  of  the  same  ;  time  for  loca- 
tion and  construction  extended  in  a  certain  event. 

§  5.  May  increase  capital  stock  $50,000. 

§  6.  Shares  to  be  as  those  of  the  original  capital  stock. 

(May  1).     Ch.  193  ;  9  S.  L.  84,  §  2.     The  Medway  Branch 

R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on  and  use. 
5.  The  N.  C.  R.  R.  Co.  may  receive  and  hold  the  franchise  of 

the  M.  B.  R.  R.  Co.,  and  for  that  purpose  increase  its 

capital  stock  by  $75,000. 

(May  1).  Ch.  194;  9.  S.  L.  85,  §  6.  The  Southbridge  and 
Blackstone  R.  R.  Co.  ma}-  enter  on. 

1850 — (April  9).  Ch.  175;  9  S.  L.  185,  §  1.  May  increase  capital 
stock  by  $500,000. 


Norfolk  County  Railroad  Company.  101 

§  2.  Mortgage  of  the  railroad  and  property  to  R.  G.  Shaw  and 
others,  trustees  of  bondholders,  on  Oct.  15,  1849,  con- 
firmed. [Shaw  v.  Norfolk  County  R.  R.  Co. ;  5  Gray  R. 
162,  16  id.  407]  ;  may  issue  7,000  shares  of  stock  as 
preferred  stock,  with  provision  as  to  dividends  on  the 
same.] 

§  3.  Such  stock  to  be  called  "preferred  stock"  in  the  cer- 
tificates, and  to  be  a  part  of  the  capital  already  au- 
thorized. 

§  4.  Appropriation  of  surplus  net  earnings  after  payment  of 
dividends  on  preferred  stock. 

1850— (April  30).  Ch.  256  ;  9  S.  L.  235.  Location  of  the  Medway 
Branch  R.  R.  to,  near  the  North  Wrentham  depot. 

(May  2).     Ch.  268  ;  9  S.  L.  240,  §  7.     The  Midland  R.  R.  Co. 

maj7  enter  on,  in  South  Dedham. 
§  9.  The  N.  C.  R.  R.  Co.  may  form  corporate  union  with  other 

corporations  under  the  name  of  the  Midland  R.  R.  Co. 
§§  10-14.     Further  provisions  as  to  said  corporate  union. 

1851— (May  24).  Ch.  272;  9  S.  L.  377.  May  contract  with  the 
Woonsocket  Union  R.  R.  Co.  to  build  the  branch  con- 
necting Woonsocket  village  with  the  railroad  in  Belling- 
ham  authorized  by  1849,  ch.  184 ;  9  S.  L.  77. 

1852— (April  20).  Ch.  106  ;  9  S.  L.  474.  The  Charles  River  R.  R. 
Co.  not  to  construct  its  road  in  Bellingham  within  one 
mile  of. 

(April  20).  Ch.  130 ;  9  S.  L.  480,  §§  3,  4.  The  Bellingham 
Branch  R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on  in  Bellingham,  and  use, 
and  may  contract  with,  for  the  leasing  or  use  and  main- 
tenance of  said  branch. 

(April  30).  Ch.  158 ;  9  S.  L.  498,  §  1.  May  form  a  corporate 
union^with  the  Woonsocket  Union  R.  R.  Co.  or  other 
connecting  company  authorized  by  Rhode  Island,  with 
the  powers  and  duties  of  the  original  corporations,  but 
not  to  be  released  from  liabilities. 

§  2.  In  the  event  of  such  a  union  one  or  more  directors  or 
officers  to  be  inhabitants  of  this  state  for  service  of  proc- 
ess, with  liability  to  jurisdiction.  , 

§  3.  Separate  accounts  of  expenditures  and  receipts  for  part  of 
the  road  in  each  state  to  be  adjusted  by  a  commissioner, 
and  annual  report  to  be  approved  by  him. 


102  Norfolk  County  Railroad  Company. 

§  4.  Company  and  stockholders  in  this  state  subject  to  its  laws. 
[Shaw  v.  Norfolk  County  R.  R.  Co.,  16  Gray  R.  407.] 

1853— (Feb.  23).  Ch.  25  ;  9  S.  L.  580.  May  unite  with  and  use  the 
Dedham  Branch  of  the  Boston  and  Providence  R.  R. 
Cor.  through  West  Roxbury,  and  the  B.  &  P.  R.  R. 

(March  24).  Ch.  88 ;  9  S.  L.  619,  §  2.  The  Wrentham 
Branch  R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on,  in  Wrentham.  [1848, 
ch.  275,  §  2  ;  8  S.  L.  982.  1862,  ch.  136,  §  2  ;  11  S.  L. 
296.] 

§  5.  The  N.  C.  R.  R.  Co.  may  buy  the  franchise  of  the  "Wrent- 
ham Branch  R.  R.,  and  increase  capital  stock  therefor 
by  $35,000.  [1848,  ch.  275,  §  5  ;  8  S.  L.  982,  and  1862, 
ch.  136;  11  S.  L.  296.] 

1854— (April  29).  Ch.  447  ;  10  S.  L.  253.  Corporate  union  agreed 
upon  Dec.  12,  1853,  with  the  Midland  R.  R.  Co. 
and  the  Southbridge  and  Blackstone  R.  R.  Co.  under  the 
name  of  Boston  and  New  York  Central  R.  R.  Co.,  in 
accordance  with  1852,  ch.  158  ;  9  S.  L.  498,  confirmed, 
saving  rights  of  creditors.  [Shaw  v.  Norfolk  County 
R.  R.  Co.,  16  Gray  R.  407.] 

1858— (March  19).  Ch.  60  ;  10  S.  L.  796,  §§  10,  11,  16.  Purchase  of 
the  bonds  of,  by  the  Midland  R.  R.  Co.  or  of  the  claims 
to  land  damages,  and  the  transfer  thereof  to  trustees 
under  a  mortgage  made  by  the  M.  R.  R.  Co. 
§  13.  The  M.  R.  R.  Co.  may  contract  with  the  trustees,  under 
the  mortgage  of  the  N.  C.  R.  R.,  to  lease  or  run  over  the 
same. 

1862— (April  25).  Ch.  136  ;  11  S.  L.  296,  §  2.  The  Wrentham 
Branch  R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on,  in  Wrentham.  [1848, 
ch.  275,  §  2  ;  8  S.  L.  982.  1853,  ch.  88,  §  2  ;  9  S.  L.  619.] 
§  5.  The  N.  C.  R.  R.  Co.  may  buy  franchise  of  Wrentham 
Branch  R.  R.  Co.,  and  increase  stock  therefor  by 
$55,000.  [1848,  ch.  275,  §  5 ;  8  S.  L.  982,  and  1858, 
ch.  88  ;  9  S.  L.  619.] 

1863— (March  28).  Ch.  116  ;  11  S.  L.  385,  §  3.  The  Southern  Mid- 
land R.  R.  Co.  may  purchase  at  a  sale  under  the  mort- 
gage of. 

See  Midland  R.  R.  Co.,  No.  1. 

Boston  and  New  York  Central  R.  R.  Co. 
Boston,  Hartford  and  Erie  R.  R.  Co. 


Midland  Railroad  Company.  103 


MIDLAND  RATT.RO AD  COMP AITS',    Mo.  1. 

1850— (May  2).     Ch.  268  ;  9  S.  L.  240.     Original  charter. 

§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 

§  2.  Location  from  Norfolk  County  R.  R.,  in  South  Dedham,  to 
Broad  Street  or  Sea  Street,  in  Boston.  [1853,  ch.  311 ;  9 
S.L.719.  1873,  ch.  289,§5;  Acts  and  Res.  p.  .  Change 
of  location  in  South  Boston  and  Boston ;  Boston  and 
Providence  R.  R.  Cor.  v.  Midland  R.  R.  Co.,  1  Gray  R. 
340.] 

§§  2,  3.  May  cross  Fore  Point  channel  and  flats  by  a  pile 
bridge,  with  draw.     [1853,  ch.  311 ;  9  S.  L.  719.     1873, 
•        ch.  289,  §  5  ;  Acts  and  Res.  p.     .] 

§  4.  Capital  stock  not  to  exceed  $700,000. 

§  5.  Location  to  be  within  one  year  and  construction  within  two 
years.  [1852,  ch.  47  ;  9  S.  L.  433,  time  for  construc- 
tion extended  two  years  ;  Boston  and  Providence  R.  R. 
Cor.  v.  Midland  R.  R.  Co.,  1  Gray  R.  340.] 

§  6.  Reduction  of  tolls  by  the  legislature. 

§  7.  May  enter  on  the  Norfolk  County  R.  R.,  in  South  Dedham. 

§  8.  Crossing  of  Old  Colony  R.  R.  and  Boston  and  Providence 
R.  R.,  and  of  streets  at  South  Boston,  and  payment  of 
damages  to  O.  C.  R.  R.  Cor. 

§  9.  May  form  a  corporate  union  with  the  Norfolk  County  R.  R. 
Co.,  the  Southbridge  and  Blackstone  R.  R.  Co.  and  two 
corporations  created  by  the  state  of  Connecticut,  viz. : 
the  Willimantic  and  Thompson  R.  R.  Co.  and  the  Hart- 
ford, Providence  and  Fishkill  R.  R.  Co.,  under  the  name 
of  the  Midland  R.  R.  Co. 
§  10.  Meetings  of  the  corporation  and  residence  of  officers  for 

process  and  jurisdiction. 
§11.  Attachment  of  shares. 

§  12.  Accounts  of  expenditures  and  receipts  as  to  part  of  road  in 
each  state  to  be  kept  separate,  and  adjusted  by  commis- 
sioners ;  the  annual  report  to  be  approved  by  them. 
§  13.  Subject  as  to  the  part  of  the  road  in  this  State  to  its  gen- 
eral laws,  and  the  capital  of  new  corporation  to  consist 
of  the  capital  of  the  united  corporations. 
§  14.  The  provisions  of  §§  9,  10,  11,  12,  13  not  to  take  effect 
until  accepted  by  the  corporations  named  in  §  9. 

1851— (May  24).  Ch.  335  ;  9  S.  L.  412,  §1.  May  construct  railroad 
in  five-mile  sections  on  certain  conditions.  [Boston  and 
Providence  R.  R.  Cor.  v.  Midland  R.  R.  Co.,  1  Gray  R. 
340.] 


104        Willimantic  and  Thompson  Railroad  Company. 
§  2.  Repeals  inconsistent  acts  or  parts  of  acts. 

1852— (March  26).     Ch.  47 ;  9  S.  L.  433.     Time  for  construction  ex- 
tended two  j-ears. 

1853— (May  10).  Ch.  311 ;  9  S.  L.  719,  §  1.  Change  of  location  in 
South  Boston  and  Boston.  [1850,  ch.  268,  §§  2,  3  ;  9 
S.L.  240.  1860,  ch.  205;  11  S.L.  110.  1873,  ch.  289, 
§  5  ;  Acts  and  Res.  p.  .] 
§  2.  Subject  to  be  crossed  at  grade  and  used  by  any  company 
chartered  by  the  present  legislature. 

1854— (April  29).    Ch.  421 ;  10  S.  L.  223,  §§  2,  5.    The  Dorchester 
and  Milton  Extension  R.  R.  Co.  may  cross  and«enter  on. 

(April  29).  Ch.  447;  10  S.  L.  253,  §  1.  Corporate  union 
with  the  Norfolk  County  R.  R.  Co.  and  the  Southbridge 
and  Blackstone  R.  R.  Co.,  made  Dec.  12,  1853,  in  ac- 
cordance with  1852,  ch.  158  ;  9  S.  L.  498,  under  the  name 
of  Boston  and  New  York  Central  R.  R.  Co.,  ratified  and 
confirmed. 

§  2.  Time  for  construction  of  Midland  R.  R.  extended  one  year. 

See  Boston  and  New  York  Central  R.  R.  Co. 
Boston,  Hartford  and  Erie  R.  R.  Co. 


HARTFORD,  PROVIDENCE  AND  FISHKHiL  RAILROAD  COMPANY. 
(A    CONNECTICUT    CORPORATION.) 

1850— (May  2).  Ch.  268  ;  9  S.  L.  240,  §§  9-14.  May  form  a  corpor- 
ate union  with  certain  other  companies  under  the  name 
of  the  Midland  R.  R.  Co. 

See  Midland  R.  R.  Co.,  No.  1. 


WILLIMANTIC  AND  THOMPSON  RAILROAD  COMPANY. 
(A   CONNECTICUT   CORPORATION.) 

1850— (May  2).  Ch.  268 ;  9  S.  L.  240,  §  9-14.  May  form  a  corpo- 
rate union  with  certain  other  companies  under  the  name 
of  the  Midland  R.  R.  Co. 

See  Midland  R.  R.  Co.,  No.  1. 


one  year. 

1854, 

ch.  447  §  3 ;  10  S.  L.  253. 

1855, 

"  115;  10  S.  L.  319. 

1856, 

"  33;  10  S.  L.  500. 

1857, 

"  32  §  1 ;  10  S.  L.  646. 

1858, 

"  13;  10  S.  L.  782. 

1859, 

"  23 ;  10  S.  L.  848. 

1860, 

"  44;  11  S.  L.  31. 

1861, 

"  44;  11  S.  L.  140. 

1862, 

"  126;  US.  L.  294. 

Southbridge  and  Blackstone  Railroad  Company.      105 


SOTJTHBRIDQE  AND  BLACKSTONE  RAILROAD  COMPANY. 

1849— (May  1).     Ch.  194  ;  9  S.  L.  85.     Original  charter. 
§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 
§  2.  Location  from  Southbridge  to  the  Norfolk  County  E.  R., 

in  Blackstone. 
§  3.  Capital  stock  not  to  exceed  $800,000  ;  shares  to  be  of  same 

value  and  amount ;  may  hold  real  and  personal  estate. 
§  4.  Location  to  be  within  two  years  and  construction  within 

four  years. 

[1851,  ch.  134,  §  1;  9  S.  L.  312.     Time  extended  for  location  and  construction 

Time  for  construction  extended  one  year, 
ii  <<  ii 

"  "  to  May  1, 1857. 

"  "  one  year. 

•  "  to  May  1,  1859. 

"  "  to  May  1,  1860. 

"  "  to  May  1,  1861. 

"  "  to  May  1,  1862. 

"  "  two  years.] 

§  5.  Ma}'  in  a  certain  event  lease  or  purchase,  or  construct  and 
maintain  the  part  of  the  line  in  Connecticut. 

§  6.  May  enter  on  and  use  the  Norfolk  County,  Providence  and 
Worcester,  and  Norwich  and  Worcester  railroads. 

§  7.  Reduction  of  tolls  by  the  legislature. 

§  8.  Subject  to  use  by  other  companies  under  legislative  au- 
thority. 

§  9.  To  be  constructed  as  an  entire  route  and  not  by  sections. 
[§  9  repealed  by  1851,  §  4,  ch.  134 ;  9  S.  L.  312.] 

1850— (May  2).  Ch.  268  ;  9  S.  L.  240,  §  9.  May  form  a  corporate 
union  with  other  corporations  under  the  name  of  the 
Midland  R.  R.  Co. 

1851— (May  7).  Ch.  113;  9  S.  L.  300,  §  7.  The  Millbury  and 
Southbridge  R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on  and  use,  and  cross. 

(May  15).  Ch.  154  ;  9  S.  L.  312,  §  1.  Time  for  location  and 
construction  extended  one  j-ear.     [§  3,  post."] 

§  2.  Construction  in  three  sections  authorized ;  subscriptions  of 
$150,000,  $300,000  and  $100,000  respectively,  to  pre- 
cede the  construction  of  the  western,  easterly  and  middle 
sections,  with  further  conditions  precedent  to  construc- 
tion, and  a  provision  as  to  the  issue  of  shares. 
14 


106      Southbridge  and  Blackstone  Railroad  Company. 

§  3.  Tsl&y  lease  any  section  to  a  connecting  company  or  make  a 
joint  stock  with  it ;  delay  in  the  construction  of  a  sec- 
tion beyond  the  statute  requirement  only  to  affect  that 
section. 

§  4.  Repeals  1849,  §  9,  ch.  194  ;  9  S.  L.  85,  as  to  construction 
as  an  entire  route. 

1854— (April  29).  Ch.  447  ;  10  S.  L.  253.  Agreement  for  a  corpo- 
rate union  of  the  Southbridge  and  Blackstone,  the  Nor- 
folk County,  and  the  Midland  R.  R.  companies,  under 
the  name  of  the  Boston  and  New  York  Central  R.  R.  Co., 
made  December  12,  1853,  under  1852,  ch.  158 ;  9  S.  L. 
498,  ratified  and  confirmed,  saving  rights  of  creditors. 

§  2.  Limits  the  time  of  construction  of  the  Midland  R.  R.  by 
the  B.  &  N.  Y.  C.  R.  R.  Co.  to  one  year. 

§  3.  Time  for  construction  of  Southbridge  and  Blackstone  R.  R. 
by  the  B.  &  N.  Y.  C.  R.  R.  Co.  extended  one  year. 

§  4.  Extension  of  time  for  claims  for  damages  by  land-owners 
for  one  year. 

1855— (March  31).  Ch.  115  ;  10  S.  L.  319.  Extends  time  for  con- 
struction by  the  Boston  and  New  York  Central  R.  R. 
Co.  one  year. 

1856— (Feb.  29).  Ch.  33  ;  10  S.  L.  500.  Extends  time  for  construc- 
tion by  the  Boston  and  New  York  Central  R.  R.  Co.  to 
May  1,  1857,  and  for  claims  for  land  damages  one 
year. 

1857— (March  28).     Ch.  32  ;  10  S.  L.  646,  §  1.     Extends  time  for 
construction  by  the  Boston  and  New  York  Central  R.  R. 
Co.  of  the  middle  and  eastern  sections  one  year. 
§  2.  Extends  time  for  land  damages  one  year  after  the  entire 
road  is  completed  and  opened  for  use. 

1858*—  (Feb.  13).  Ch.  13  ;  10  S.  L.  782.  Extends  time  for  construc- 
tion by  the  Boston  and  New  York  Central  R.  R.  Co.  to 
MajT  1,  1859,  with  an  additional  year  for  claims  for  land 
damages. 

1859— (Feb.  5).  Ch.  23  ;  10  S.  L.  848.  Extends  time  for  construc- 
tion by  the  Midland  R.  R.  Co.  to  May  1,  1860,  with  an 
additional  year  for  claims  for  land  damages. 


Boston  and  New  York  Central  Railroad  Company.      107 

I860— (Feb.  24).  Ch.  44  ;  11  S.  L.  31.  Extends  time  for  construc- 
tion by  the  Midland  R.  R.  Co.  to  May  1,  1861,  with  an 
additional  year  for  claims  for  land  damages. 

1861— (Feb.  15).  Ch.  44  ;  11  S.  L.  140.  Extends  time  for  construc- 
tion by  the  Midland  R.  R.  Co.  to  May  1,  1862,  with  an 
additional  }rear  for  claims  for  land  damages. 

(April  9).    Ch.  155  ;  11  S.  L.  207,  §  3.    Purchase  or  discharge 

of  liens  on,  by  the  Midland  R.  R.  Co. 
§§  11,  12.  The  Midland  R.  R.  Co.  to  put  said  branch  in  good 

running  order  within  eighteen  months  after  acceptance 

of  the  act. 

1862— (April  21).  Ch.  126;  11  S.  L.  294.  Extends  time  for  con- 
struction by  the  Midland  R.  R.  Co.  two  years,  with  an 
additional  year  for  claims  for  land  damages  after  the 
road  is  completed  and  opened  for  use. 

See  Boston  and  New  York  Central  R.  R.  Co. 
Midland  R.  R.  Co.,  No.  2. 
Boston,  Hartford  and  Erie  R.  R.  Co. 


BOSTON-   AND   NEW   YORK   CENTRAL   RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1854— (April  29).  Ch.  447 ;  10  S.  L.  253,  §  1.  Corporate  union  of 
the  Norfolk  County  R.  R.  Co.,  Midland  R.  R.  Co.,  and 
Southbridge  and  Blackstone  R.  R.  Co.  under  the  name 
of  the  Boston  and  New  York  Central  R.  R.  Co.,  by  agree- 
ment of  Dec.  12, 1853,  in  accordance  with  1852,  ch.  158  ; 
9  S.  L.  498,  confirmed,  reserving  rights  of  creditors. 
[Boston  and  Providence  R.  R.  Cor.  v.  Midland  R.  R.  Co., 
1  Gray  R.  340.] 

[For  location  and  capital  stock  see  above-named  companies. 

1855,  ch.  341 ;  10  S.  L.  406.    1855,  ch.  433 ;  10  S.  L.  455.   $2,000,000  of  preferred 

stock  authorized.] 

§  2.  Time  for  construction  of  Midland  R.  R.  extended  one  year. 
§  3.  Time  for  construction  of  Southbridge  and  Blackstone  R.  R. 
extended  one  year. 

[1855,  ch.  115 ;  10  S.  L.  319.    Extended  one  year. 

1856,  ch.  33 ;  10  S.  L.  500.    Extended  to  May  1, 1857. 

1857,  ch.  32 ;  10  S.  L.  646.    Extended  one  year. 

1858,  ch.  13 ;  10  S.  L.  782.    Extended  to  May  1, 1859. 

For  further  extensions  of  time,  see  Midland  R.  R.  Co.,  No.  2.] 


108     Boston  and  New  York  Central  Railroad  Company. 

§  4.  Extends  time  for  claims  for  land  damages  one  year. 

[Further  extensions  of  time. 

1856,  ch.  33 ;  10  S.  L.  500. 

1857,  ch.  32;  10  S.  L.  646. 

1858,  ch.  13 ;  10  S.  L.  782. 

For  further  extensions  of  time,  see  Midland  R.  R.  Co.,  No.  2.] 

1854— (April  20).     Ch.  340  ;  10  S.  L.  191,  §  6.     The  East  Walpole 
Branch  R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on,  between  East  Walpole 
and  Walpole  Centre. 
§  8.  The  E.  W.  B.  R.  R.  Co.  may  lease  its  road  to. 

1855— (March  28).  Ch.  105  ;  10  S.  L.  314,  §  6.  The  Charles  River 
R.  R.  Co.  required  to  construct  its  railroad  under  the  B. 
&  N.  Y.  C.  R.  R.  Co. 

(March  31).  Ch.  115;  10  S.  L.  319.  Time  for  construction 
of  Southbridge  and  Blackstone  R.  R.  by  the  B.  &  N.  Y. 
C.  R.  R.  Co.  extended  one  year. 

(May  3).  Ch.  286  ;  10  S.  L.  379.  Claimants  of  land  damages 
against,  may  agree  not  to  avail  themselves  of  certain  rem- 
edies prior  to  May  1,  1856,  without  prejudice  thereafter. 
[1856,  ch.  26;  10  S.  L.  498,  extends  time  for  such 
agreements  to  May  1,  1859.] 

(May  15).  Ch.  341 ;  10  S.  L.  406,  §  1.  May  issue  new  stock 
to  the  amount  of  $2,000,000,  and  the  existing  debt  of 
the  company  may  be  converted  into  the  same. 

§  2.  Said  stock  to  be  preferred  stock  with  six  per  cent,  divi- 
dends. 

§  3.  Rights  of  shareholders  in  first  and  second  class  of  pre- 
ferred stock. 

§  4.  Dividends  on  unpreferred  stock. 

§  5.  Division  of  surplus  earnings  after  dividends  as  above. 

§  6.  Act  to  take  effect  upon  acceptance. 

[Act  amended  by  1855,  ch.  433 ;  10  S.  L.  455.] 

(May  21).  Ch.  433  ;  10  S.  L.  455,  §  1.  $900,000  of  the 
$2,000,000  preferred  stock  authorized  by  1855,  ch.  341 ; 
10  S.  L.  406,  may  be  seven  per  cent,  stock,  taking  prec- 
edence of  the  rest  in  dividends. 

§  2.  Said  seven  per  cent,  preferred  stock  may  be  paid  for,  two- 
thirds  in  mortgage  bonds  of  the  company  and  the  other 
third  in  money. 

§  3.  Act  to  take  effect  on  acceptance. 


Boston  and  New  York  Central  Railroad  Company.      109 

1856— (Feb.  26).  Ch.  26  ;  10  S.  L.  498.  Claimants  of  land  dam- 
ages may  agree  not  to  avail  themselves  of  legal  and 
equitable  remedies  prior  to  May  1,  1859,  without  preju- 
dice thereafter.     [1855,  ch.  286  ;  10  S.  L.  379.] 

(Feb.  29).  Ch.  33 ;  10  S.  L.  500.  Time  for  construction  of 
the  Southbridge  and  Blackstone  R.  R.  by  the  B.  &  N. 
Y.  C.  R.  R.  Co.  extended  to  May  1,  1857,  with  exten- 
sion of  time  for  claims  for  land  damages  for  one  year. 

(March  29).  Ch.  78 ;  10  S.  L.  513,  §  1.  The  county  com- 
missioners of  Norfolk  County  may  construct  a  bridge 
over  the  railroad  in  Dorchester,  (Ward  16,  Boston)  at 
the  crossing  of  Forest  Hill  avenue,  at  the  expense  of  the 
corporation. 

§  2.  Mode  of  compelling  payment  of  the  expense. 

§  3.  Commissioners  not  authorized  to  build  until  the  corpora- 
tion, by  its  directors,  has  assented  to  the  act  and  given 
bond  to  pay  the  expense. 

§  4.  The  act  not  to  exclude  otheT^semedies  or  affect  the  existing 
liability  of  the  corporation. 

(June  6).  Ch.  293;  10  S.  L.  599.  Lines  of  the  harbor  of 
Boston  at  the  railroad  bridge  of. 

1857— (March  28).  Ch.  32  ;  10  S.  L.  646,  §  1.  •  Extends  time  for  the 
construction  of  the  eastern  and  middle  sections  of  the 
Southbridge  and  Blackstone  R.  R.  by  the  B.  &  N.  Y. 
C.  R.  R.  Co.  one  year. 
§  2.  Extends  time  for  claims  for  land  damages  one  year  after 
the  entire  road  is  completed  and  opened  for  use. 

1858— (Feb.  13).  Ch.  13  ;  10  S.  L.  782.  Extends  time  for  the  con- 
struction of  the  Southbridge  and  Blackstone  R.  R.  by 
the  B.  &  N.  Y.  C.  R.  R.  Co.  to  May  1,  1859,  with 
extension  of  time  for  claims  for  land  damages  one  year. 

(March  19).  Ch.  60  ;  10  S.  L.  796.  The  act  §§  1-20  authorizes 
the  Midland  Railroad  Company  to  purchase  the  Boston 
and  New  York  Central  R.  R.  and  property,  paying  there- 
for in  stock,  and  provides  for  insolvent  proceedings  if  the 
act  is  not  accented.  [For  abstract  of  the  provisions  of 
this  act  see  Midland  Railroad  Company  No.  2,  post.~] 


110  Midland  Railroad  Company,  UTo,  2. 

1861— (April  3).  Ch.  137;  11  S.  L.  194,  §  5.  Bridge  of  the  Old 
Colony  and  Fall  River  R.  R.  Co.,  over,  at  South  Boston. 

1863— (March  28).  Ch.  116  ;  11  S.  L.  385,  §  3.  The  Southern  Mid- 
land R.  R.  Co.  (Midland  Land  Damage  Co.)  may  pur- 
chase the  railroad  of  the  Boston  and  New  York  Central 
R.  R.  Co.,  if  sold  under  its  mortgage. 

1866— (April  12).  Ch.  142  ;  12  S.  L.  60,  §  2.  Exchange  of  mort- 
gage bonds  of,  for  bonds  of  Boston,  Hartford  and  Erie 
R.  R.  Co.,  secured  by  mortgage  to  Berdell  and  others 
authorized. 

See  Norfolk  County  R.  R.  Co. 

Midland  R.  R.  Co.,  Nos.  1  and  2. 
Midland  Land  Damage  Co. 
Southern  Midland  R.  R.  Co. 
Souihbridge  and  Blackstone  R.  R.  Co. 
Boston,  Hartford  and  Erie  R.  R.  Co. 


MIDLAND  RAILROAD  COMPANY,    No.  2* 

1858— (March  19).     Ch.  60  ;  10  S.  L.  796.     Original  charter. 

Preamble  recites  insolvency  of  the  Boston  and  New  York  Cen- 
tral R.  R.  Co.  and  the  proposed  sale  of  its  railroad  and 
property  to  some  authorized  company. 

§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 

§  2.  May  purchase  the  railroad  and  property  of  the  Boston  and 
New  York  Central  R.  R.  Co.  and  take  assignment  of 
claims  against  it. 

§  3.  To  organize  in  thirty  dajTs,  and  upon  organization  and  no- 
tice of  acceptance  of  the  act  the  railroad  and  property  of 
the  B.  &  N.  Y.  C.  R.  R.  Co.  to  vest  in  it. 

§  4.  To  pay  for  said  railroad  and  property  by  the  issue  of  stock 
to  the  unsecured  creditors  of  the  B.  &  N.  Y.  C.  R.  R. 
N.  Co.,  and  of  6,000  shares  to  its  stockholders. 

§  5.  May  issue  preferred  stock  to  the  secured  creditors  of  B.  & 
N.  Y.  C.  R.  R.  Co. 

§  6.  Right  of  preferred  and  unpreferred  stockholders  to  divi- 
dends. 

§  7.  Arbitration  in  case  of  disagreement  with  creditors  or  share- 
holders of  B.  &  N.  Y.  C.  R.  R.  Co. 

*  A  distinct  corporation  from  that  created  by  1850,  ch.  268 ;  9  S.  L.  240. 


Midland  Railroad  Company,  JVo.  2.  Ill 

§  8.  Persons  holding  in  a  fiduciary  capacity  stock  or  debts  of 
the  B.  &  N.  Y.  C.  K.  R.  Co.  authorized  to  accept  in  lieu 
thereof  the  stock  of  the  Midland  R.  R.  Co. 
§  9.  May  issue  $1,000,000  of  bonds,  and  mortgage  the  railroad 
and  property  to  secure  the  same,  with  various  provisions 
as  to  the  mortgage,  sinking  fund,  possession  by  bond- 
holders, &c. 

§  10.  Bonds,  how  to  be  appropriated. 

§  11.  May  issue,  instead  of  said  mortgage  bonds,  $1,000,000  pre- 
ferred stock  to  be  entitled  to  annual  dividend  of  $7  per 
share,  and  purchase  mortgage  bonds  of  the  Norfolk 
County  R.  R.  Co.  and  claims  for  land  damages. 

§  12.  May  issue  additional  preferred  stock  of  the  class  set  forth 
in  §  5  to  holders  of  stock  under  §  4  who  surrender  un- 
preferred  stock  and  purchase  its  mortgage  bonds. 

§  13.  May  contract  with  the  trustees  under  the  mortgage  of  the 
Norfolk  County  R.  R.  to  lease  or  run  over  said  railroad 
until  the  exchange  or  purchase  of  the  bonds  of  the  N.  C. 
R.  R.  Co. 

§  14.  Claimants  for  land  damages  may  agree  for  a  time  named 
in  the  agreement  not  to  enforce  legal  and  equitable  rem- 
edies. 

§  15.  Subsisting  liens  upon  the  railroad  and  property  of  the  Bos- 
ton and  New  York  Central  R.  R.  Co.  not  to  be  affected 
by  this  act,  with  provisions  as  to  claims  and  bonds  against 
it  held  by  the  Midland  R.  R.  Co. 

§  16.  Ma}r  assign  to  trustees  under  a  mortgage  (if  made  by  it) 
debts,  bonds,  contracts,  leases  and  claims  for  land  dam- 
ages held  by  it,  but  can  make  such  assignment  only  to 
said  trustees. 

§  17.  Meeting  of  corporation  after  issue  of  4,000  shares  of  the 
capital  etock. 

§  18.  Proceedings  in  insolvency  against  the  Boston  and  New 
York  Central  R.  R.  Co.  provided  for,  if  the  act  is  not 
accepted, — not,  however,  to  affect  mortgage  bonds,  liens, 
and  claims  for  land  damage. 

§  19.  Jurisdiction  of  the  supreme  judicial  court  to  enforce  sum- 
marily the  act. 

1859— (Feb.  5).  Ch.  23;  10  S.  L.  848.  Time  for  construction  of 
Southbridge  and  Biaokstone  R.  R.  by  the  M.  R.  R.  Co. 
extended  to  May  1,  I860,  with  an  additional  year  for 
claims  for  land  damages. 


112  Midland  Railroad  Company,  JVb.  2. 

I860— (Feb.  24).  Ch.  44  ;  11  S.  L.  31.  Time  for  construction  of  the 
Southbridge  and  Blackstone  R.  R.  b}r  the  M.  R.  R.  Co. 
extended  to  May  1,  1861,  with  an  additional  3-ear  for 
claims  for  land  damages. 

(April  4).  Ch.  205  ;  11  S.  L.  110,  §  1.  The  city  of  Boston 
may  remove  the  bridge  of,  over  Fore  Point  channel  with 
a  proviso.  [1850,  ch.  268  ;  9  S.  L.  240.  1873,  ch.  289  ; 
Acts  and  Res.  p.     .] 

§  2.  The  city  may  erect  buoys  near  said  bridge. 

§  3.  Materials  of  bridge,  if  removed  by  the  city,  to  belong  to  it. 

§  4.  The  city  may  take  the  bridge  for  a  highway  on  certain 
terms. 

1861— (Feb.  15).  Ch.  44  ;  11  S.  L.  140.  Time  for  construction  of  the 
Southbridge  and  Blackstone  R.  R.  by  the  M.  R.  R.  Co. 
extended  to  May  1,  1862,  with  an  additional  year  for 
claims  for  land  damages. 

(Feb.  15).  Ch..51,  §  1 ;  11  S.  L.  146.  The  Dorchester  and 
Milton  Branch  R.  R.  Co.  may  extend  to  the  M.  R.  R.  in 
Dorchester,  and  connect  its  track  with  and  use,  and  con- 
vey or  lease  its  road,  property  and  franchise  to. 

(April  9).  Ch.  155  ;  11  S.  L.  207,  §  1.  Incorporates  owners 
of  valid  claims  for  land  damages  against,  as  the  Midland 
Land  Damage  Co. 

§  2.  Transfer  of  railroad  and  property  of  the  M.  R.  R.  Co.  to 
the  Midland  Land  Damage  Co.  provided  for. 

§  5.  Right  of  redemption  from  said  Midland  Land  Damage  Co. 

§  6.  Failure  to  redeem  to  effect  repeal  of  act  of  incorporation 
of  1858,  ch.  60;  10  S.  L.  796. 

§  7.  Power  to  transfer  to  said  Midland  Land  Damage  Co.  all 
property  as  debts,  bonds,  railroad,  lands,  rolling  stock, 
franchise,  etc.,  with  a  proviso. 
§  10.  Claims   against,  for   land  damage   held  by  parties  in  a 
fiduciary  capacity  may  be  transferred  to  the  Midland 
Land  Damage  Co.  in  exchange  for  its  stock. 
§  11.  Failure  to  accept  the  act,  pay  land  damages  and  put  its 
road  from  Boston  to  Thompson  in  Connecticut  in  running 
order  for  eighteen  months  to  effect  repeal  of  act  of  incor- 
poration of  1858,  ch.  60  ;  10  S.  L.  796. 
§  12.  If  act  is  accepted,  the  failure  of  the  Midland  Land  Dam- 
age Co.  to  put  the  railroad  in  running  order  as  above  to 
effect  repeal  of  this  act. 


Midland  Land  Damage  Company.  113 

1862— (April  21).  Ch.  126  ;  11  S.  L.  294.  Time  for  construction  of 
Southbridge  and  Blackstone  R.  R.  by  the  Midland  R.  R. 
Co.  extended  two  years,  with  an  additional  year  after 
completion  and  opening  for  use  for  claims  for  land  dam- 
ages. 

(April  25).     Ch.  136;   11  S.  L.  296,  §   2.     The  Wrentham 

Branch  R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on. 
§  5.  The  Wrentham  Branch  R.  R.  Co.  may  sell  franchise  to, 

and  the  purchasing  corporation  may  increase  capital 

stock  by  $55,000.     [1848,  ch.  275,  §  5 ;  8  S.  L.  982. 

1853,  ch.  88,  §  5  ;  9  S.  L.  619.] 

(April  26).  Ch.  154 ;  11  S.  L.  303,  §§  5,  6.  The  Foxborough 
Branch  R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on  and  connect  with,  and 
lease  its  road  to. 

See  Midland  Land  Damage  Co. 
Southern  Midland  R.  R.  Co. 


EAST   THOMPSON"   RAILROAD    COMPANY. 
(A   CONNECTICUT   CORPORATION.) 

1858— (March  19).     Ch.  60  ;  10  S.  L.  796.  §  4    Reference  to  a  lease  of, 
in  the  charter  of  the  Midland  Railroad  Company,  No.  2. 

See  Midland  R.  R.  Co.  No.  2. 


MIDLAND   LAND   DAMAGE   COMPANY.* 

1861— (April  9).     Ch.  155  ;  11  S.  L.  207.     Original  charter. 

§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers  to  the  owners  of  valid  claims  for 
land  damages  against  the  Midland  R.  R.  Co. 

§  2.  Conditions  of  organization,  and  right  to  take  possession  of 
the  railroad  and  property  of  the  Midland  R.  R.  Co.,  sub- 
ject to  liens,  mortgages  and  claims  for  land  damages. 

§  3.  Powers  and  duties  of  the  corporation  as  to  liens,  mort- 
gages, operating  railroad  and  receiving  profits,  with  right 
of  redemption  in  the  Midland  R.  R.  Co. 

*  Name  changed  to  Southern  Midland  R.  R.  Co.  by  1863,  ch.  116;  11  S.  L.  385. 
15 


114  Southern  Midland  Railroad  Company. 

§  4.  Capital  stock  not  to  exceed  $1,500,000  to  be  issued  to 
claimants  of  land  damages. 

§  5.  Right  of  redemption  of  Midland  R.  R.  Co. 

§  6.  Failure  to  redeem  to  effect  repeal  of  act  of  incorporation 
of  Midland  R.  R.  Co. ;  1858,  ch.  60  ;  10  S.  L.  796. 

§  7.  Power  of  Midland  R.  R.  Co.  to  transfer  to  this  company 
all  property  as  debts,  bonds,  railroad,  lands,  rolling 
stock,  franchise,  etc.,  •with  a  proviso. 

§  8.  The  corporation  to  succeed  to  the  rights  of  subscribing 
land-owners. 

§  9.  The  act  not  to  affect  mortgages,  liens  or  claims  to  land 
damages. 
§  10.  Claims  against  Midland  R.  R.  Co.  for  land  damages  held 
by  parties  acting  in  a  fiduciary  capacity  may  be  trans- 
ferred to  this  corporation  in  exchange  for  its  stock. 
§  11.  Failure  of  Midland  R.  R.  Co.  to  accept  the  act,  pay  land 
damages  and  put  its  road  in  running  order  from  Boston 
to  Thompson  in  Connecticut  in  eighteen  months  to  effect 
repeal  of  its  act  of  incorporation  of  1858,  ch.  60  ;  10  S. 
L.  796. 
§  12.  If  the  Midland  R.  R.  Co.  accepts  this  act,  the  failure  of  the 
Midland  Land  Damage  Co.  to  put  the  railroad  in  run- 
ning order  as  above  to  effect  the  repeal  of  this  act.    [1863, 
ch.  116,  §  2 ;  11  S.  L.  385,  extends  time  for  completion  to 
May  1,  1865.] 

1863— (March  28).     Ch.   116;   11   S.  L.   385.    Name  changed  to 
Southern  Midland  Railroad  Company. 

See  Southern  Midland  B.  B.  Co. 

Boston,  Hartford  and  Erie  B.  B.  Co. 


SOUTHERN   MIDLAND   RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1863— (March  28).  Ch.  116  ;  11  S.  L.  385,  §  1.  Name  of  Midland 
Land  Damage  Co.  changed  to  Southern  Midland  R. 
R.  Co. 

§  2.  Time  for  the  completion  of  railroad  extended  to  May  1, 
1865. 

§  3.  May  purchase  the  railroad  in  case  of  a  sale  under  the  mort- 
gage of  the  Norfolk  County  R.  R.  or  of  the  Boston  and 
N.  Y.  Central  R.  R. 


Charles  River  Branch  Railroad  Company.  115 

§  4.  May,  upon  completion  of  railroad  and  opening  for  use  from 
Boston  to  Southbridge,  issue  to  stockholders  $4,000,000 
stock,  with  approval  of  commissioners  appointed  by  the 
governor,  and  certainconditions  to  be  first  complied  with. 

1865— (May  16).  Ch.  275;  11  S.  L.  725.  The  Boston,  Hartford 
and  Erie  R.  R.  Co.  may  mortgage  the  railroad  and  prop- 
erty purchased  of  the  S.  M.  R.  R.  Co. 

1868— (April  29).  Ch.  145 ;  12  S.  L.  460.  The  Boston,  Hartford 
and  Erie  R.  R.  Co.  vested  with  the  property  and  fran- 
chises of,  and  made  subject  to  the  duties  and  liabilities  of, 
not,  however,  to  impair  liens,  mortgages,  etc. 

See  Midland  R.  R.  Co.,  No.  £. 
Midland  Land  Damage  Co. 
Boston,  Hartford  and  Erie  R.  R.  Co. 


CHARLES   RIVER   BRANCH   RAILROAD   COMPANY. 

1849— (May  1).     Ch.  170  ;  9  S.  L.  69.     Original  charter. 

§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 

§  2.  Location  from  Boston  and  Worcester  R.  R.  in  Newton  or 
from  the  western  terminus  of  the  Brookline  branch 
thereof  to  Dover,  with  liberty  to  enter  on  and  use  said 
railroads. 

§  3.  Capital  stock  not  to  exceed  $300,000 ;  maj7  hold  real  and 
personal  estate  ;  shall  not  injure  the  Boston  aqueduct  in 
Newton  or  Brookline. 

§  4.  Location  to  be  within  two  years,  and  construction  within 
three  years.  [1851,  ch.  80 ;  9  S.  L.  290;  time  for 
location  extended  to  May  1,  1852;  and  for  construction 
to  May  1,  1855.  1856,  ch.  238,  §  2  ;  10  S.  L.  577 ;  time 
for  location  and  construction  extended  one  year.] 

§  5.  Subject  to  use  by  other  companies  under  legislative  au- 
thority. 

§  6.  Reduction  of  tolls  by  the  legislature. 

§  7.  Shares  in  the  capital  stock  to  be  for  the  same  amount  ac- 
tually paid  in. 

1851— (April  30).  Ch.  80  ;  9  S.  L.  290.  Time  for  location  extended 
to  May  1,  1852,  and  for  construction  to  May  1,  1855, 
with  conditions  precedent  to  the  commencement  of  con- 
struction. 


116  Charles  River  Railroad  ComjjKiny. 

1851— (May  24).     Ch.  297  ;  9  S.  L.  397,  §§  2,  5.    The  Charles  River 
R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on  and  unite  with. 
§  6.  May  form  corporate  union  with  the  Charles  River  R.  R. 
Co.,  with  a  provision  as  to  the  capital  stock  and  the 
rights  and  privileges  of  the  new  corporation. 

1852— (April  20).     Ch.  106  ;  9  S.  L.  474,  §  1.    Junction  of,  with  the 
Charles  River  R.  R.  referred  to. 

1856— (May  31).     Ch.  238  ;  10  S.  L.  577,  §  1.    Acts  concerning,  con- 
firmed to  the  New  York  and  Boston  R.  R.  Co. 
§  2.  Time  for  location  and  construction  extended  one  year. 

See  Charles  River  R.  R.  Co. 

New  York  and  Boston  R.  R.  Co. 


CHARLES   RIVER    RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1851— (May  24).     Ch.  297  ;  9  S.  L.  397.     Original  charter. 
§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 

§  2.  Location  from  the  Charles  River  Branch  R.  R.  in  Dover  to 
Bellingham. 

[1855,  ch.  105 ;  10  S.  L.  314.  Change  of  location  from  Medway  to  Rhode  Is- 
land. 

1855,  ch.  105;  10  S.  L.  314;  1856,  ch.  238;  10  S.  L.  577.  Corporate  union  with 
Boston  and  New  York  R.  R.  Co. 

1855,  ch.  269;  10  S.  L.  371.  Corporate  union  with  Milford  and  Woonsocket  R. 
R.  Co.,  or  lease  of. 

1855,  ch.  400 ;  10  S.  L.  434.  Extension  from  Newton  through  Brighton,  Cam- 
bridge and  Somerville,  entering  Boston  by  the  Fitchburg,  Boston  and 
Lowell,  or  Eastern  R.  R.] 

§  3.  Capital  stock  to  be  $300,000  ;  may  hold  real  and  personal 

estate. 
§  4.  Location  to  be  within  two  years,  and  construction  within 

four  years. 

[1855,  ch.  105,  §  3 ;  10  S.  L.  314. 
1855,  ch.  218;  10  S.  L.  351. 

1855,  ch.  400,  §  11 ;  10  S.  L.  434. 

1856,  ch.  238 ;  10  S.  L.  577. 
1862,  ch.  128;  11  S.  L.  295.] 

§  5.  May  enter  on  and  unite  with  the  Charles  River  Branch  R. 

R.  on  certain  terms,  and  the  Boston  and  "Worcester  R.  R. 

and  its  Brookline  branch. 
§  6.  May  form  a  corporate  union  with  the  Charles  River  Branch 

R.  R.  Co.,  with  a  provision  as  to  the  capital  stock,  and 

the  rights  and  privileges  of  the  new  corporation. 


Charles  River  Railroad  Company.  117 

§  7.  Reduction  of  tolls  by  the  legislature. 

§  8.  Subject  to  use  by  other  companies  under  legislative  au- 
thority. 

§  9.  Conditions  precedent  to  the  commencement  of  construction. 
[Amended  by  1852,  ch.  106  ;  9  S.  L.  474.] 
§§  10,  11.  Relate  to  the  construction  and  capital  stock  of  the 
Medway  Branch  R.  R. 

1852— (April  20).  Ch.  106;  9  S.  L.  474,  §  1.  May  construct  the 
road  in  sections  of  not  less  than  three  miles  each  from 
Charles  River  Branch  R.  R.  to  some  point  in  Bellingham 
not  within  one  mile  of  the  Norfolk  County  R.  R. 
§  2.  Conditions  precedent  to  the  commencement  of  construc- 
tion. 

1854— (April  15).  Ch.  316  ;  10  S.  L.  174,  §  2.  The  West  Dedham 
Branch  R.  R.  Cor.  may  enter  on. 

1855— (March  28).  Ch.  105  ;  10  S.  L.  314,  §  1.  May  change  loca- 
tion by  diverging  from  the  located  line  in  Medway, 
and  running  to  the  line  of  Rhode  Island  to  unite  with 
the  New  York  and  Boston  R.  R.,  and  may  discontinue 
the  located  line  south  of  the  divergence. 

§  2.  Shall  pay  damages  for  location  caused  prior  to  discontinu- 
ance. 

§  3.  Location  of  new  line  to  be  within  one  year,  and  construc- 
tion within  two  years. 

§  4.  To  have  same  duties  and  powers  as  to  new  location. 

§  5.  Subject  to  use  by  other  companies  under  legislative  au- 
thority. 

§  6.  To  construct  the  railroad  under  the  Boston  and  N.  Y.  Cen- 
tral R.  R. 

§  7.  May  form  corporate  union  with  the  New  York  and  Boston 
R.  R.  Co.,  a  corporation  of  Rhode  Island  and  Con- 
necticut, in  manner  prescribed,  with  provisions  as  to 
powers  and  liabilities  after  the  union.  [1856,  ch.  238  ; 
10  S.  L.  577,  confirms  union  ;  Piatt  v.  N.  Y.  and  Boston 
R.  R.  Co.,  26  Connecticut  R.  514.] 

§  8.  After  union,  one  or  more  directors  or  other  officers  to  be 
inhabitants  of  this  state  for  process  and  jurisdiction. 

§  9.  Separate  accounts  as  to  the  part  of  the  road  in  each  state  to 
be  adjusted  by  commissioners,  and  an  annual  report  to 
be  approved  by  them.  [1855,  ch.  218  ;  10  Su  L.  351, 
gives  this  act  effect  from  April  21,  1855.] 


118  Charles  River  Railroad  Company. 

1855— (April  21).     Ch.  218;  10  S.  L.  351,  §  1.    Extends  time  for 
construction  to  May  1,  1857. 
§  2.  Gives  this  act  and  that  of  1855,  ch.  105 ;  10  S.  L.  314, 
effect  from  April  21,  1855. 

(May  2).  Ch.  269  ;  10  S.  L.  371,  §§  2,  6.  The  Milford  and 
TVoonsocket  R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on  near  Bellingham 
centre,  and  lease  its  road  to  or  form  corporate  union 
with. 

(May  19),  Ch.  400  ;  10  S.  L.  434,  §  1.  May  extend  its  road 
diverging  in  Newton  from  its  chartered  and  constructed 
line,  and  running  through  Brighton,  Cambridge  and 
Somerville  to  the  Fitchburg  R.  R.,  Boston  and  Lowell 
R.  R.  and  Eastern  R.  R.,  entering  Boston  on  one  of  the 
roads  by  consent,  or  between  them,  with  right  to  take 
land  not  held  by  other  companies,  and  with  right  in  the 
Boston  and  Lowell  R.  R.  Cor.  to  change  bridges  and 
tracks  to  make  room.  [1866,  ch.  278,  §  5 ;  12  S.  L. 
143.] 

§  2.  Crossing  of  the  Boston  and  Worcester  R.  R.  by  a  bridge, 
with  a  provision  as  to  its  construction  and  maintenance. 

§  3.  Bridges  across  Charles  River. 

§  4.  Crossing  of  highways. 

§  5.  Crossing  of  streets  in  Cambridge. 

§  6.  Depots  in  Brighton,  Cambridge  and  Somerville. 

§  7.  Crossing  Of  railroads. 

§  8.  May  take  and  use  the  new  bridge  across  Charles  River 
erected  by  the  Boston  and  Lowell  R.  R.  Cor. 

§  9.  Subject  to  same  liabilities  and  to  have  same  powers  in  re- 
spect to  the  new  line  as  under  general  laws  and  other 
acts. 
§  10.  Subject  to  use  by  other  companies  under  legislative  au- 
thority. 
§  11.  The  location  of  such  new  line  to  be  within  one  year,  and 
construction  within  three  years.  [Time  extended  two 
years  by  1862,  ch.  128  ;  U.S.  L.  295.] 

1856— (May  31).  Ch.  238  ;  10  S.  L.  577,  §  1.  The  corporate  union 
with  the  New  York  and  Boston  R.  R.  Co.  under  1855,  ch. 
105,  §  7 ;  10  S.  L.  314,  confirmed,  and  acts  concerning 
the  Charles  River  Branch  and  the  Charles  River  R.  R. 
applied  to  the  united  company.  [Piatt  v.  New  York 
and  Boston  R.  R.  Co.,  26  Connecticut  R.  514.] 


New  York  and  Boston  Railroad  Company.  119 

§  2.    Time  for  location  and  construction  of  the  roads  extended 
one  year. 

1862— (April  21).     Ch.  128;  11  S.  L.  295,  §  1.    Time  for  location 
and  construction  of  the  road  described  by  1855,  ch.  400, 
§  1 ;  10  S.  L.  434,  extended  two  years. 
§  2.  Claims  for  land  damages  allowable  one  year  after  the  entire 
railroad  is  completed  and  open  for  use. 

See  New  York  and  Boston  R.  R.  Co. 


NEW   YOBK   AND    BOSTON   RAILROAD    COMPANY. 
(a    CORPORATION    OF    RHODE    ISLAND    AND    CONNECTICUT.) 

1855— (March  28).  Ch.  105 ;  10  S.  L.  314,  §§  1,  7.  The  Charles 
River  R.  R.  Co.,  or  other  company  having  the  right  to 
unite  with  it,  authorized  to  make  corporate  union  with. 
[Piatt  v.  New  York  and  Boston  R.  R.  Co.,  26  Connec- 
ticut R.  514.] 
§§  8,  9.  As  to  the  residence  of  officers,  and  separate  accounts  for 
the  united  corporation  as  to  the  part  of  the  road  in  each 
state. 

(May  2).  Ch.  269 ;  10  S.  L.  371,  §  6.  The  Milford  and 
Woonsocket  R.  R.  Co.  may  lease  its  railroad  to,  or  form 
corporate  union  with. 

1856— (May  31).  Ch.  238;  10  S.  L.  577,  §  1.  The  union  of  the 
several  companies  forming  the  New  York  and  Boston 
R.  R.  Co.,  under  1855,  ch.  105  ;  10  S.  L.  314,  confirmed, 
and  act  concerning  Charles  River  Branch  and  Charles 
River  R.  R.  companies  confirmed  to  the  united  New 
York  and  Boston  R.  R.  Co. 
§  2.  Time  for  location  and  construction  of  the  roads  extended 
one  year. 

[1857,  ch.  39 ;  10  S.  L.  648.    Time  extended  one  year. 

1858,  ch.  20 ;  10  S.  L.  785.         "  "         two  years. 

1859,  ch.  48 ;  10  S.  L.  858.    Extended  two  years. 

1862,  ch.  128;  11  S.  L.  295.    Extended  as  to  an  extension  of  Charles  River 

R.  R.,  authorized  by  1855,  ch.  400,  §  1 ;  9  S.  L.  434,  two  years. 

1863,  ch.  32 ;  11  S.  L.  344.    Extended  two  years.] 

1857— (March  31).     Ch.  39  ;  10  S.  L.  648,  §  1.    Time  for  location 
and  construction  extended  one  year. 


120  New  York  and  Boston  Railroad  Company. 

§  2.  Time  for  applications  for  land  damages  extended  one  year 
after  the  entire  road  is  completed  and  opened  for  use. 
[1862,  ch.  128,  §  2 ;  11  S.  L.  295.] 

1858— (Feb.  13).  Ch.  20  ;  10  S.  L.  785.  Time  for  location  and  con- 
struction extended  two  years. 

1859— (Feb.  18).  Ch.  48  ;  10  S.  L.  858.  Time  for  location  and  con- 
struction extended  two  years. 

(Feb.  26).  Ch.  63  ;  10  S.  L.  861,  §  2.  The  Milford  and  Woon- 
socket  R.  R.  Co.  may  take  lease  of  the  road  of. 

1862— (April  21).  Ch.  128 ;  11  S.  L.  295,  §  1.  Time  for  location 
and  construction  of  the  part  of  the  Charles  River  R.  R., 
authorized  by  1855,  ch.  400,  §  1 ;  9  S.  L.  434,  extended 
two  years. 
§  2.  Time  for  applications  for  land  damages  extended  one  year 
after  the  road  is  completed  and  opened  for  use. 

1863— (Feb.  21).  Ch.  32  ;  11  S.  L.  344.  Time  for  location  and  con- 
struction extended  two  years. 

1865— (May  16).  Ch.  275;  11  S.  L.  725.  The  Boston,  Hartford 
and  Erie  R.  R.  Co.  may  mortgage  its  railroad  and  fran- 
chise purchased  of  the  N.  Y.  &  B.  R.  R.  Co.  and  the 
Southern  Midland  R.  R.  Co.  to  secure  the  bonds  issued 
under  authority  of  its  charter  granted  by  the  legislature 
of  the  state  of  Connecticut  in  1863,  the  holders  of  the 
bonds  or  mortgage  notes  of  the  N.  Y.  &  B.  R.  R.  Co. 
to  be  entitled  to  exchange  the  same  within  two  years  for 
bonds  secured  by  the  mortgage  hereby  authorized  ;  the 
act  not  to  affect  claims  for  land  damages. 

1866— (April  12).  Ch.  142  ;  12  S.  L.  60,  §  2.  Right  secured  to  the 
holders  of  the  mortgage  bonds  of,  to  exchange  the  same 
for  the  bonds  of  Boston,  Hartford  and  Erie  R.  R.  Co.,  se- 
cured by  the  mortgage  to  R.  H.  Berdell  and  others. 

See  Boston,  Hartford  and  Erie  B.  R.  Co. 


Boston,  Hartford  and  Erie  Railroad  Company,      121 


BOSTON,   HARTFORD    AND   ERIE   RAILROAD    COMPANY.* 

I 

[For  location  and  capital  stock  see  companies  referred  to,  post. 

Location  changed,  enlarged  and  extended. 

1866,  ch.  266 ;  12  S.  L.  139.    In  Blackstone. 

1866,  ch.  278,  §§  5,  6;  12  S.  L.  143.    From  Newton  or  Brighton  to  Somerville.] 

[Capital  stock.    1868,  ch.  145 ;  §  2 ;  12  S.  L.  260,  not  to  exceed  #25,000,000.] 

1864— (May  14).    Ch.  310;    11  S.  L.  601,   §  3.    Harbor  lines  of 
Boston  in  South  Bay  on  the  railroad  of. 
5.  Mode  of  building  outside  of  the  harbor  lines  and  on  South 
Boston  flats. 


1865— (Feb.  27).   Ch.  52  ;  11  S.  L.  627,  §§  2,  3.  The  Canton  and  Hyde 
Park  R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on. 

(April  27).  Ch.  171 ;  11  S.  L.  682.  Time  for  location  and 
construction  extended  to  May  1,  1868. 

(May  16).  Ch.  275  ;  11  S.  L.  725.  May  mortgage  its  railroad, 
property  and  franchise  to  secure  bonds  issued  under 
authority  of  its  charter  granted  by  the  legislature  of 
Connecticut  in  1863,  or  any  part  thereof  purchased  or 
acquired  by  contract  with  the  Southern  Midland  R.  R.  Co. 
or  the  New  York  and  Boston  R.  R.  Co.  and  situate  in  this 
state,  with  provisions  as  to  recording  thereof,  existing 
claims,  remedies,  liens  for  land  damages  and  rights  of 
holders  of  bonds  of  the  New  York  and  Boston  R.  R.  Co. 
to  an  exchange  if  the  mortgage  includes  its  franchise  and 
property. 

1866— (April  12).  Ch.  142 ;  12  S.  L.  60,  §  1.  Confirms  mortgage 
of  railroad  and  property  made  March  19,  1866,  to  R.  H. 
Berdell  and  others. 
§  2.  Right  of  holders  of  bonds  of  the  Boston  and  New  York 
Central  R.  R.  Co.  under  mortgage  of  March  7,  1854, 
and  of  the  New  York  and  Boston  R.  R.  Co.  under  mort- 
gage of  Dec.  30,  1862,  and  of  the  Boston,  Hartford  and 
Erie  R.  R.  Co.  under  mortgage  of  Feb.  2,  1864,  to  ex- 
change them  for  bonds  secured  by  the  Berdell  mortgage 
upon  terms  prescribed. 

*  A  corporation  created  hy  the  state  of  Connecticut  and  declared  to  be  one  in  this 
state  by  1868,  ch.  145 ;  12  S.  L.  460. 

16 


122      Boston,  Hartford  and  Erie  Railroad  Company. 

§  3.  Record  of  mortgage  where  to  be  made,  and  when  so  made 
to  be  sufficient  to  convey  personal  estate. 

1866— (May  26).  Ch.  266  ;  12  S.  L.  139.  May  construct  a  railroad 
in  Blackstone  335  feet  from  the  east  end  of  its  bridge  over 
the  Blackstone  river  to  the  state  line  between  Massachu- 
setts and  Rhode  Island. 

(May  28).  Ch.  278;  12  S.  L.  143,  §  5.  May  construct  a 
railroad  from  its  line  in  Newton  or  Brighton  to  its  line 
in  Somerville,  with  terms  prescribed  and  payment  of 
damages.     [1855,  ch.  400  ;  10  S.  L.  434.} 

§  6.  Location  of  such  road  to  be  within  two  years  and  con- 
struction within  four  years. 

1867— (March  16).  Ch.  75  ;  12  S.  L.  201,  §§  3,  5.  The  Roxbury 
Branch  R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on,  and  lease  or  sell  its 
road  and  property  to. 

(March  18).  Ch.  83 ;  12  S.  L.  206,  §§  3,  4.  The  Mansfield 
and  Framingham  R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on  and  cross  both 
branches  of  the  B.  H.  &  E.  R.  R.  Co.  with  the  correspond- 
ing right  in  the  latter  corporation. 

(April  10).  Ch.  133  ;  12  S.  L.  237,  §§  3,  5.  The  Grand  Hotel 
Branch  R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on,  and  sell  or  lease  its  road 
and  property  to. 

(April  25).  Ch.  170 ;  12  S.  L.  252,  §  14.  May  subscribe  to 
the  stock  of  the  Marginal  Freight  R.  Co.,  not  exceeding 
five  per  cent,  of  capital  stock. 

(May  27).  Ch.  284 ;  12  S.  L.  317.  State  loan  to  said  company 
of  $3,000,000,  with  various  provisions  for  securing  the 
same. 

[1869,  ch.  408,  §  5 ;  Acts  and  Res.  699.  The  railroad  commissioners  to  be  the 
commissioners  provided  for  by  1867,  ch.  284,  §  6 ;  12  S.  L.  317. 

1868,  ch.  145,  §  3 ;  12  S.  L.  460.    Power  given  to  commissioners  to  examine 

nnder  oath. 

1869,  ch.  450 ;  12  S.  L.  840.    Additional  state  loan,  making  with  the  preceding 

one  included,  §5,000,000.] 

(June  1).  Ch.  319 ;  12  S.  L.  337.  The  Milford  and  Woon- 
socket  R.  R.  Co.  may  lease  its  railroad  to,  or  unite  with. 


Boston,  Hartford  and  Erie  Railroad  Company.      123 

1868—  (Feb.  25).  Ch.  35  ;  12  S.  L.  398,  §§  2,  6,  8.  The  East  Walpole 
Branch  R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on,  and  may  make  a  con- 
tract with  the  B.  H.  &  E»  R.  R.  Co.  for  sale,  lease  or  use. 

(April  29).  Ch.  145  ;  12  S.  L.  460,  §  1.  Declared  a  corpora- 
tion in  this  state  ;  acts  of  union  with  railroad  companies 
in  Rhode  Island,  Connecticut  and  New  York  ratified  and 
confirmed ;  the  corporation  vested  with  the  franchises 
and  property  of  the  Southern  Midland  Co.  created  by 
1863,  ch.  116 ;  11  S.  L.  385,  and  made  subject  to  its 
duties  and  liabilities  ;  liens  not  to  be  affected. 

§  2.  Capital  stock  not  to  exceed  $25,000,000. 

§  3.  Power  of  commissioners  appointed  under  1867,  ch.  284 ; 
12  S.  L.  317,  to  examine  under  oath. 

§  4.  Act  to  take  effect  upon  acceptance. 

(May  1).  Ch.  175 ;  12  S.  L.  471,  §  2.  The  South  Boston 
Freight  R.  Co.  may  connect  with. 

1869— (June  12).     Ch.  406  ;  12  S.  L.  823,  §  1.    Confirms  the  lease  of 

the  Norwich  and    "Worcester  R.  R.   Co.   of   Feb.   9, 

1869, to. 
§  2.  To  fulfil  contracts  under  the  lease,  and  third  parties  to 

have  the  same  rights  and  remedies  against. 
§  3.  To  furnish  accommodations  and  facilities  as  heretofore  by 

the  N.  &  W.  R.  R.  Co. 
§  4.  Rights  of  the  Commonwealth  against  the  N.  &  W.  R.  R. 

Co.  or  of  injured  travellers  upon  the  road  not  affected. 

(June  15).  Ch.  408 ;  Acts  and  Res.  699,  §  5.  The  railroad 
commissioners  to  act  as  the  commissioners  under  1867, 
ch.  284,  §  6  ;  12  S.  L.  317. 

(June  22).  Ch.  447;  12  S.  L.  838,  §  1.  The  water  pipes  of 
the  city  of  Boston  may  cross. 

(June  22).  Ch.  450;  12  S.  L.  840.  State  loan  to  said 
company  of  (including  amount  already  authorized) 
$5,000,000  authorized,  with  various  provisions  for  secur- 
ing the  same.     [1867,  ch.  284  ;  12  S.  L.  317.] 

(June  23).  Ch.  456  ;  12  S.  L.  843.  May  issue  bonds  to  the 
amount  of  $1,200,000  to  pay  for  land  and  flats  purchased 
of  the  Boston  Wharf  Co.,  and  mortgage  the  premises 
purchased. 


124      Boston,  Hartford  and  Erie  Railroad  Company. 

1869— (June  23).  Ch.  461 ;  12  S.  L.  850,  §  1.  The  Boston  and 
Albany  R.  R.  Co.  may  cross  at  Boston  to  reach  tide- 
water. 

§  4.  The  B.  &  A.  R.  R.  Co.  not  to  take  land  or  flats  of  B.  H. 
&  E.  R.  R.  Co.  except,  etc. 

§  5.  The  B.  &  A.  R.  R.  Co.  may  purchase  the  road  of  the  B.  H. 
&  E.  R.  R.  Co.  between  its  Brookline  branch  and  Woon- 
socket. 

1870— (June  22).  Ch.  397;  12  S.  L.  1059,  §  2.  The  Shawmut  R. 
R.  Co.  may  enter  on,  in  Dorchester  (Ward  16,  Boston), 
with  a  corresponding  right  in  the  B.  H.  &  E.  R.  R.  Co. 

(June  23).  Ch.  405  ;  12  S.  L.  1063,  §§  2,  3,  7.  The  South- 
bridge  and  Palmer  R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on,  in  South- 
bridge,  and  sell  or  lease  its  railroad  and  franchise  to. 

1871— (March  25).  Ch.  141 ;  Acts  and  Res.  520,  §§  2,  3.  The  Sher- 
born  and  South  Natick  R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on,  with  a 
corresponding  right  in  the  B.  H.  &  E.  R.  R.  Co. 

(May  25).  Ch.  343,  §  20.  Acts  and  Res.  673.  To  have  same 
rights  in  new  location  and  station  accommodations  in 
"Worcester  as  before  in  those  of  the  Norwich  and  Wor- 
cester R.  R.  Co. 

(May  26).  Ch.  372 ;  Acts  and  Res.  724,  §  1.  The  treasurer 
of  the  Commonwealth,  under  the  direction  of  the  gover- 
nor and  council,  directed  to  foreclose  the  mortgage  (on 
flats  in  Boston)  of  the  B.  H.  &  E.  R.  R.  Co.,  dated  July  21, 
1869,  and  sell  the  premises,  and  authorized  to  purchase 
for  the  Commonwealth. 

§  2.  The  harbor  commissioners,  with  the  approval  of  the  gover- 
nor and  council,  may  waive  the  Commonwealth's  right  to 
notice,  under  an  agreement  with  the  Boston  Wharf  Co. 
and  others,  dated  July  21,  1869. 

(Feb.  7).  Resolve,  ch.  4 ;  Acts  and  Res.  769.  The  governor 
may  enforce  the  rights  of  the  Commonwealth  in  the 
bonds  of,  secured  by  the  mortgage  to  R.  H.  Berdell  and 
others,  and  employ  agents. 

(March  11).  Resolve,  ch.  12  ;  Acts  and  Res.  771.  Compensa- 
tion of  J.  M.  W.  Yerrinton  for  report  of  evidence  con- 
cerning. 


Boston,  Hartford  and  Erie  Railroad  Company.       125 

1871 — (March  11).  Kesolve,  ch.  13;  Acts  and  Res.  772.  Com- 
pensation of  E.  S.  Philbrick  for  services  as  engineer  in 
relation  to. 

(May  26).  Resolve,  ch.  80;  Acts  and  Res.  788.  The  gov- 
ernor and  council  authorized  to  obtain  the  absolute 
ownership  of  the  bonds  of  the  B.  H.  &  E.  R.  R.  Co. 
held  by  the  Commonwealth  as  collateral  security  and 
sell  them,  and  represent  the  Commonwealth  at  a  meeting 
of  the  bondholders  on  a  foreclosure,  and  take  other 
necessary  action. 

(May  26).  Resolve,  ch.  86  ;  Acts  and  Res.  790.  Concerning 
residue  of  proceeds  of  the  scrip  of  the  Commonwealth 
issued  in  aid  of  the  B.  H.  &  E.  R.  R.  Co.,  and  in  the 
hamds  of  Baring  Brothers  &  Co. 

(May  26).  Resolve  ch.  90  ;  Acts  and  Res.  792.  The  governor 
and  council  authorized  to  cooperate  with  the  bond- 
holders under  the  Berdell  mortgage  to  enable  the  trus- 
tees to  obtain  possession,  and  to  advance  $72,000  to  the 
trustees  upon  certain  conditions. 

1872— (March  27).  Ch.  144,  §  2  ;  Acts  and  Res.  111.  The  Milford 
and  Woonsocket  R.  R.  Co.  may,  as  extended,  enter  on 
and  use  the  B.  H.  &  E.  R.  R.,  with  a  corresponding 
right  in  the  latter  corporation. 

1873— (May  15).  Ch.  289  ;  Acts  and  Res.  p.  .  Confirms  the  pro- 
ceedings of  the  holders  of  the  bonds  secured  by  the 
mortgage  of  March  19,  1866,  from  the  B.  H.  &  E.  R.  R. 
Co.  to  Robert  H.  Berdell  and  others,  in  forming  a  cor- 
poration under  the  name  of  the  New  York  and  New 
England  R.  R.  Co.,  declaring  it  a  body  corporate,  vested 
with  the  powers  and  subject  to  the  duties  of  the  B.  H. 
&  E.  R.  R.  Co.,  with  other  provisions  concerning  said 
N.  Y.  &  N.  E.  R.  R.  Co. 

See  Walpole  R.  R.  Co. 

Norfolk  County  R.  R.  Co. 
Midland  R.  R.  Co.  Nos.  1  &  2. 
Southbridge  and  Blackstone  R.  R.  Co. 
Boston  and  New  York  Central  R.  R.  Co. 
Midland  Land  Damage  Co. 


126      New  York  and  Neiv  England  Railroad  Company. 

Southern  Midland  R.  R.  Co. 

Charles  River  Branch  R.  R.  Co. 

Charles  River  R.  R.  Co. 

New  York  and  Boston  R.  R.  Co. 

New  York  and  New  England  R.  R.  Co. 


References  for  a  history  of  the  legislation  of  this  Commonwealth  and 
of  other  states,  and  for  the  various  proceedings  under  which 
the  Boston,  Hartford  &  Erie  R.  R.  Co.,  and  the  corporations 
merged  in  it,  were  created : — 

Boston  and  Providence  R.  R.  Cor.  v.  Midland  R.  R.  Co.,  1  Gray  R.  340  ; 
Shaw  v.  Norfolk  County  R.  R.  Co.,  5  Gray  R.  162,  16  id.  407 ; 
Ellis  v.  Boston,  Hartford  and  Erie  R.  R.  Co.,  107  Mass.  R.  1. 
Piatt  v.  New  York  and  Boston  R.  R.  Co.,  26  Conn.  R,  514. 

Report  of  Commissioners  of  July  31,  1868,  Senate  Doc.  1869,  No.  7. 

Hearing  in  relation  to  state  aid,  Senate  Doc.  1870,  No.  133. 

A  volume  containing  the  legislation  of  Massachusetts,  Connecticut, 
Rhode  Island  and  New  York,  relating  to  the  Boston,  Hartford 
and  Erie  Railroad  Company,  was  compiled  for  the  trustees 
under  the  mortgage  to  R.  H.  Berdell  and  others,  and  printed  by 
Rand,  Avery  &  Co.,  Boston,  May  1,  1872. 


NEW   YORK   AND    NEW   ENGLAND   RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

A  corporation  formed  at  Boston  on  April  17,  1873,  by  the  holders  of 
bonds  of  the  Boston,  Hartford  and  Erie  Railroad  Company, 
secured  by  a  mortgage  of  its  railroad  and  property  to  Robert 
H.  Berdell  and  others,  trustees,  bearing  date  March  19,  1866, 
under  the  powers  conferred  by  said  mortgage,  which  had  been 
confirmed  by  1866,  ch.  142;  12  S.  L.  60,  and  by  similar 
legislation  of  the  states  of  Rhode  Island,  Connecticut  and  New 
York. 

1873— (May  15).  Ch.  289  ;  Acts  and  Res.  p.  ,  §  1.  Confirms  the 
proceedings  of  the  holders  of  the  bonds  secured  by  the 
mortgage  of  March  19,  1866,  from  the  Boston,  Hartford 
&  Erie  R.  R.  Co.  to  Robert  H.  Berdell  and  others,  in 
forming  a  corporation  under  the  name  of  the  New  York 
and  New  England  R.  R.  Co.,  declaring  it  a  bod}*  corpo- 
rate vested  with  the  powers  and  subject  to  the  duties  of 
the  said  B.  H.  &  E.  R.  R.  Co. 


Medway  Branch  Railroad  Company.  127 

2.  Capital  stock  to  be  $20,000,000,  the  shares  to  be  issued  to 
the  holders  of  the  bonds  as  provided  in  the  mortgage, 
and  each  share  to  entitle  to  one  vote. 

§  3.  The  corporation  may,  upon  the  trustees  being  paid  and 
indemnified  for  their  services  and  liabilities,  take  a  con- 
veyance from  them  of  the  railroad  and  property  held 
under  the  mortgage,  and  thereupon  shall  succeed  to  the 
powers  and  franchises  of  the  B.  H.  &  E.  R.  R.  Co. 

§  4.  May,  for  certain  purposes,  mortgage  the  railroad  and 
property  in  a  sum  not  exceeding  $10,000,000,  and  issue 
bonds  secured  thereby  of  a  certain  description. 

§  5.  May,  for  terminal  facilities,  within  one  year,  take  or  pur- 
chase certain  lands  and  flats  in  Boston,  and  in  that  part 
of  Boston  called  South  Boston,  with  provisions  as  to  the 
approaches  to  said  lands,  the  draw  in  Fort  Point  chan- 
nel, the  crossing  of  or  interfering  with  streets,  the  lands 
and  flats  of  the  Commonwealth,  and  the  land  of  the 
Boston  and  Albany  R.  R.  Co.  [1850,  ch.  268,  §§  2,  3  ; 
9S.L.  240.  1853,  ch.311;  9  S.L.  719.  1860,  ch.  205  ; 
11  S.  L.  110.] 

§  6.  Mode  and  proceedings  for  taking  said  lands. 

See  Boston,  Hartford  and  Erie  R.  R.  Co. 


EBIE    BAILBOAD    COMPANY. 
(A   NEW  YORK   CORPORATION.) 

1867— (May  27).  Ch.  284  ;  12  S.  L.  317,  §§  4,  6.  References  to,  in 
an  act  to  aid  in  the  construction  of  the  Boston,  Hart- 
ford and  Erie  Railroad. 

See  Boston,  Hartford  and  Erie  R.  R.  Co. 


MEDWAY   BBANCH    BAILBOAD    COMPANY. 

1849— (May  1).     Ch.  193  ;  9  S.  L.  84.     Original  charter. 
§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 

§  2.  Location  from  Norfolk  County  R.  R.,  in  North  Wrentham, 
to  Medway  village,  with  liberty  to  enter  on  and  use  the 
Norfolk  County  R.  R.  and  the  Boston  and  Providence 
R.  R.  [1850,  ch.  256  ;  9  S.  L.  235,  authorizes  change 
of  location  within  six  months.] 


128  Bellingham  Branch  Railroad  Company. 

§  3.  Capital  stock  not  to  exceed  $75,000.  [1851,  ch.  297 ;  9 
S.  L.  397,  fixes  the  amount  at  $50,000.  1852,  ch.  117  ; 
9  S.  L.  476,  reduces  the  amount  to  $35,000  ;]  may  hold 
real  and  personal  estate. 

§  4.  Location  to  be  within  six  months  from  Jan.  1,  1849,  and 
construction  within  one  year  from  date  of  act.  [1850, 
ch.  3  ;  9  S.  L.  122,  extends  time  for  construction  to  May 
1,  1851.  Extended  by  1851,  ch.  297;  9  S.  L.  397,  to 
May  1,  1852.  Extended  by  1852,  ch.  117 ;  9  S.  L.  476, 
to  Nov.  1,  1852.] 

§  5.  May  transfer  property  and  franchise  to  the  Norfolk  County 
R.  R.  Co.,  by  lease  or  otherwise,  and  the  latter  may 
increase  its  capital  stock  therefor  $75,000. 

§  6.  Subject  to  use  by  other  companies  under  legislative  au- 
thority. 

§  7.  Reduction  of  tolls  by  the  legislature. 

§  8.  Shares  in  the  capital  stock  to  be  for  the  same  amount  to 
be  actually  paid  in. 

1850— (Feb.  2).    Ch.  3  ;  9  S.  L.  122.    Time  for  construction  extended 
to  May  1,  1851. 

(April  30).  Ch.  256  ;  9  S.  L.  235.  Change  of  location  within 
six  months  authorized,  with  same  duties  and  powers. 

1851— (May  24).    Ch.  297 ;  9  S.  L.  397,  §  10.    Time  for  construction 
extended  to  May  1,  1852. 
§  11.  Capital  stock  to  be  $50,000  ;  conditions  precedent  to  com- 
mencement of  construction. 

1852— (April  20).    Ch.  117  ;  9  S.  L.  476,  §  1.    Time  for  construction 
extended  to  Nov.  1,  1852. 
§  2.  Capital  stock  reduced  to  $35,000. 


BET.T.TNQHAM   BRANCH   RAILROAD   COMPACTS'. 

1852— (April  20).     Ch.  130;  9  S.  L.  480,  §  1.    Grants  corporate 

powers. 
§  2.  Location  from  Norfolk  County  R.  R.,  in  Bellingham,  to 

line  of  Rhode  Island,  in  the  direction  of  "Woonsocket. 
§  3.  May  enter  on  and  use  the  Norfolk  County  R.  R. 
§  4.  May  connect  at  the  state  line  with  the  "Woonsocket  Union 

R.  R.  Co.,  and  contract  with  it  or  the  owners  of  the 

Norfolk  County  R.  R.  for  the  lease  or  use  of  the  road. 


East  Walpole  Branch  Railroad  Company,  Nos.  1  &  2.     129 

§  5.  Location  to  be  within  one  year  and  construction  within 
two  3rears,  but  the  time  may  be  extended  three  years 
longer. 

§  6.  Capital  stock  to  be  $50,000. 

§  7.  Shares  not  to  be  issued  for  less  than  $100,  actually  paid  in. 

§  8.  Conditions  precedent  to  the  commencement  of  construc- 
tion. 


EAST  "WALPOLE  BBANCH  RAILROAD  COMPANY",  No.  1. 

1854— (April  20).     Ch.  340  ;  10  S.  L.  191.     Original  charter. 
§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 
§  2.  Location  from  the  Boston  and  New  York  Central  R.  R., 

near  the  South  Dedham  and  East  Walpole  station,  in 

South  Dedham,  to  East  Walpole,  near  the  post-office, 

with  authority  to  enter  on  said  railroad. 
§  3.  Capital  stock  not  to  exceed  $25,000 ;  may  purchase  and 

hold  real  estate. 
§  4.  No  shares  to  be  issued  under  par  value  actually  paid  in. 
§  5.  Location  to  be  within  one  year  and  construction  within 

three  years.    [1857,  ch.  252  ;  10  S.  L.  747  ;  time  extended 

two  years.] 
§  6.  May  extend  from  its  terminus  in  East  Walpole  to  the 

Boston   and  New  York   Central  R.  R.,   between  East 

Walpole  and  Walpole  Centre,  and  increase  therefor  its 

stock  by  $35,000. 
§  7.  Location  and  construction  of  the  extension  to  be  within 

three  years. 
§  8.  May  lease  the  road  to  the  Boston  and  New  York  Central 

R.  R.  Co. 

1857— (May  29).     Ch.  252;  10  S.  L.  747.    Time  for  location  and 
construction  extended  two  years. 

See  East  Walpole  Branch  R.  R.  Co.,  No.  2. 


EAST   'WALPOLE    BRANCH   RAILROAD    COMPANY,   No.  2. 

1868— (Feb.  25).     Ch.  35  ;  12  S.  L.  398.     Original  charter. 
§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 

§  2.  Location  from  Boston,  Hartford  and  Erie  R.  R.,  between 
South  Dedham  and   East  Walpole   stations,  in  South 
Dedham,  to   East  Walpole,  near  the  post-office,  with 
17 


130      East  Walpole  Branch  Railroad  Company,  JVb.  2. 

right  to  enter  on  said  railroad.  [1871,  ch.  341  ;  Acts 
and  Res.  672 ;  location  from  Boston  and  Providence 
R.  R.,  in  Dedham,  to  Mansfield  and  Framingham  R.  R., 
in  Walpole.] 

§  3.  Capital  stock  not  to  exceed  $200,000.  [1871,  ch.  341  ; 
Acts  and  Res.  672  ;  to  be  from  $150,000  to  $300,000 
for  the  first  section,  and  from  $100,000  to  $150,000  for 
the  second.]     May  hold  real  estate. 

§  4.  Shares  not  to  be  issued  for  less  than  par  value  actually 
paid  in. 

§  5.  Location  to  be  within  two  years  and  c< instruction  within 

three  years. 

[1870,  ch.  46 ;  12  S.  L.  894.    Time  extended  to  May  1,  1872. 
1872,  ch.  40 ;  Acts  and  Res.  35.    To  be  within  three  years.] 

§  6.  May  extend  so  as  to  unite  with  the  B.,  H.  &  E.  R.  R., 
between  East  Walpole  and  Walpole  Centre,  with  right 
to  enter  thereon,  and  for  such  extension  increase  its 
capital  stock  by  $35,000. 

§  7.  Location  and  construction  of  extension  to  be  within  three 
years. 

[1870,  ch.  46;  12  S.  L.  894.    Time  extended  to  May  1,  1873. 
1872,  ch.  40 ;  Acts  and  Res.  35.    To  be  within  three  years.] 

§  8.  May  sell  or  lease  the  road  to  the  B.,  H.  &  E.  R.  R.  Co. 

1870—  (March  4).  Ch.  46;  12  S.  L.  894.  Time  for  location  and 
construction  of  the  road  extended  to  May  1,  1872,  and 
of  the  extension  to  May  1,  1873. 

1871— (May  25).  Ch.  341  ;  Acts  and  Res.  672,  §  1.  Location  from 
the  Boston  and  Providence  R.  R.,  in  Dedham,  to  the 
Mansfield  and  Framingham  R.  R.,  in  Walpole. 

§  2.  May  enter  on  the  B.  &  P.  R.  R.  and  the  M.  &  F.  R.  R. 

§  3.  May  construct  the  road  in  two  sections,  with  provisions  as 
to  the  effect  of  a  construction  of  one  in  terminating  the 
right  to  construct  the  other. 

§  4.  Capital  stock  for  the  first  section  not  to  be  less  than 
$150,000,  nor  more  than  $300,000,  and  for  the  second 
not  less  than  $100,000  nor  more  than  $150,000,  inclusive 
of  amounts  in  §§  2,  6  of  the  act  of  incorporation. 

§  5.  May  lease  or  sell  its  road,  or  either  section,  and  franchise 
to  the  B.  &  P.  R.  R.  Co.,  or  the  M.  &  F.  R.  R.  Co.,  and 
the  purchasing  corporation  may  increase  its  capital 
stock  therefor  to  an  amount  equal  to  the  cost  of  con- 
struction. 


West  Dedham  Branch  Railroad  Company,  Nbs.  1  &2.     131 

§  6.  Location  and  construction  to  be  within  three  years. 
[1872,  ch.  40 ;  Acts  and  Res.  35  ;  time  extended  for 
three  years.] 

1872— (Feb.  26).  Ch.  40 ;  Acts  and  Res.  35.  Revives  the  charter 
of  1868,  ch.  35  ;  12  S.  L.  398,  and  extends  time  for 
organization  two  years,  and  for  location  and  construc- 
tion of  said  road,  and  the  road  authorized  by  1871,  ch. 
341 ;  Acts  and  Res.  672,  for  three  years. 

See  East  Walpole  Branch  R.  R.  Co.,  No.  1. 


WEST   DEDHAM  BRANCH  RAILROAD   COMPANY,   No.  1. 
1849— (May  1).     Ch.  183 ;  9  S.  L.  76.     Original  charter. 
§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 
§  2.  Location  from  West  Dedham  to  the  branch  railroad  of  the 

Boston  and  Providence  R.  R.  Co.  from  West  Roxbury 

to  Dedham,  authorized  by  1848,  ch.  273  ;  8  S.  L.  981. 
§  3.  Capital  stock  not  to  exceed  $150,000,  with  provisions  as 

to  assessments,  issue  of  shares,  holding  real  and  personal 

estate. 
§  4.  Location  to  be  within  one  year  and  construction  within 

two  years. 
§  5.  Reduction  of  tolls  by  the  legislature. 
§  6.  May  enter  on  B.  &  P.  R.  R.  and  its  said  branch. 
§  7.  Subject  to  use    by   other    companies    under    legislative 

authority. 

See  West  Dedham  Branch  R.  R.  Cor.,  No.  2. 


WEST    DEDHAM   BRANCH   RAILROAD    CORPORATION,   No.    2. 

1854— (April  15).     Ch.  316  ;  10  S.  L.  174.     Original  charter. 
§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 
§  2.  Location  from  Charles  River  R.  R.,  in  Needham,  to  West 

Dedham,  with  right  to  enter  on  said  railroad. 
§  3.  Capitalstock  not  to  exceed  $100,000,  with  provision  as  to 

assessments. 
§  4.  Location  to  be  within  two  years  and  construction  within 

three  years. 

See  West  Dedham  Branch  R.  R.  Co.,  No.  1. 


132     Wrentham  Branch  Railroad  Corporation,  Xos.  1,2  &  3. 


WRENTHAM   BRANCH   RAILROAD    CORPORATION,   No.  1. 

1848—  (May  9).     Ch.  275  ;  8  S.  L.  982.     Original  charter. 
§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 
§  2.  Location  from  Norfolk  County  R.  R.,  in  Wrentham,  to 

central  village  of  Wrentham,  with  right  to  enter  on  said 

N.  C.  R.  R. 
§  3.  Capital  stock  not  to  exceed  $55,000,  with  provisions  as  to 

assessments,  and  holding  real  estate. 
§  4.  Location  to  be  within  two  years  and  construction  within 

three  3'ears. 
§  5.  May  dispose  of  franchise  to  said  X.  C.  R.  R.  Co.,  which 

may,  if  purchasing,  increase  its  capital  stock  by  $55,000. 

See  Wrentham.  Branch  R.  R.  Cor.,  Xos.  2  &  3. 


WRENTHAM   BRANCH   RAILROAD    CORPORATION,   No.  2. 

1853—  (March  24).     Ch.  88  ;  9  S.  L.  619.     Original  charter. 
§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 
§  2.  Location  from  Norfolk  County  R.  R.,  in  Wrentham,  to 

central  village  of  Wrentham,  with  right  to  enter  on  said 

N.  C.  R.  R. 
§  3.  Capital  stock  not  to  exceed  $35,000,  with  provisions  as  to 

assessments,  and  holding  real  estate. 
§  4.  Location  to  be  within  two  years  and  construction  within 

three  years. 
§  5.  May  dispose  of  franchise  to  said  N.  C.  R.  R.  Co.,  which 

may,  if  purchasing,  increase  its  capital  stock  by  $35,000. 

See  Wrentham  Branch  R.  R.  Cor.,  JVbs.  1  &  3. 


WRENTHAM   BRANCH   RAILROAD    CORPORATION,   No.  3. 

1862— (April  25).     Ch.  136  ;  11  S.  L.  296.     Original  charter. 
§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 
§  2.  Location  from  Plainville  village,  in  Wrentham,  to  Norfolk 

Count}-  R.  R.,  or  Midland  R.  R.,  with  right  to  enter  on 

said  N.  C.  R.  R.,  or  M.  R.  R. 
§  3.  Capital  stock  not  to  exceed  $55,000,  with  provisions  as  to 

assessments,  and  holding  real  estate.     [1864,  ch.  205  ; 

11  S.  L.  558  ;  increase  of  $195,000.] 


Milford  and  Woonsocket  Railroad  Company.  133 

§  4.  Location  to  be  within  two  years  and  construction  within 

three  years. 

[1865,  ch.  16;  11  S.  L.  618.    Time  for  construction  extended  to  May  1, 1867. 
1867,  ch.  173 ;  12  S.  L.  257.    Time  for  location  and  construction  extended  to 

May  1, 1869. 
1869,  ch.  227 ;  12  S.  L.  704.    Time  for  location  and  construction  extended  to 

May  1,  1872.] 

§  5.  May  dispose  of  franchise  to  said  N.  C.  R.  R.  Co.,  or 
M.  R.  R.  Co.,  and  the  purchasing  corporation  authorized 
to  increase  its  capital  stock  by  $55,000. 

1864— (May  10).  Ch.  205;  11  S.  L.  558.  May  increase  capital 
stock  by  $195,000,  with  conditions  precedent  to  com- 
mencement of  construction. 

1865— (Feb.  9).  Ch.  16 ;  11  S.  L.  618.  Time  for  construction  ex- 
tended to  May  1,  1867. 

1867— (April  25).  Ch.  173  ;  12  S.  L.  257.  Time  for  location  and 
construction  extended  to  May  1,  1869. 

1869— (May  1).  Ch.  227  ;  12  S.  L.  704.  Time  for  location  and  con- 
struction extended  to  May  1,  1872. 

(June  8),  Ch.  363  ;  12  S.  L.  798,  §  1.  Town  of  Wren- 
tham  may  subscribe  to  the  capital  stock  of,  to  a  limited 
amount. 

§  2.  Representation  of  the  town  as  a  stockholder  at  corporate 
•  meetings. 

See  Wrentham  Branch  M.  B.  Cor.,  Nos.  1  &  2. 


MILFORD   AND   WOONSOCKET   RATT.ROAD    COMPANY. 

1855— (May  2).     Ch.  269  ;  .10  S.  L.  371.     Original  charter. 
§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 
§  2.  Location  from  Milford  to  Charles  River  R.  R.,  near  Belling- 

ham  Centre,  with  right  to  enter  on  said  railroad  and  the 

Milford  "Branch  R.  R. 

[1859,  ch.  63 ;  10  S.  L.  861.    May  take  lease  of  New  York  and  Boston  R.  R. 
1867,  ch.  225;  12  S.  L.  277,  §  3.    May  buy  franchise  of,  or  make  corporate  union 

with,  the  Hopkinton  and  Milford  R.  R.  Co. 
1872,  ch.  144;  Acts  and  Res.  111.    Extension  to  Boston,  Hartford  and  Erie 

R.  R.,  in  Franklin. 

§  3.  Capital  stock  not  to  exceed  $50,000 ;  may  hold  real  and 
personal  estate. 


134  Milford  and  Wbonsocket  Railroad  Company. 

[Increase  of  capital  stock. 
1857,  ch.  104 ;  10  S.  L.  670.    $25,000. 

1859,  ch.    63 ;  10  S.  L.  861.    $100,000  for  lease  of  New  York  and  Boston  R.  R. 
1867,  ch.  244 ;  12  S.  L.  285.    $25,000. 

1872,  ch.  144;  Acts  and  Res.  111.  $150,000  for  extension  to  Boston,  Hartford 
and  Erie  R.  R.,  in  Franklin.] 

§  4.  No  shares  to  be  issued  under  par  value  actually  paid  in. 
§  5.  Location  to  be  within  two  years  and  construction  within 
three  years. 

[Time  for  location  and  construction  extended. 

1857,  ch.  104;  10  S.  L.  670.  Two  years. 

1859,  ch.   63;  10  S.  L.  861.  Three  years. 

1862,  ch.    10 ;  11  S.  L.  254.  Two  years. 

1864,  ch.     1 ;  US.  L.  469.  Location  one  year  and  construction  two  years. 

1865,  ch.    63 ;  11  S.  L.  633.  Location  to  May  1,  1866. 

1866,  ch.      4;12S.  L.     2.  Location  and  construction  two  years.] 

§  6.  May  lease  its  railroad  to,  or  form  corporate  union  with, 
Charles  River  R.  R.  Co.,  or  New  York  and  Boston 
R.  R.  Co. 

§  7.  Subject  to  use  by  other  companies  under  legislative 
authority. 

1857— (May  2).     Ch.  104  ;  10  S.  L.  670,  §  1.     Time  for  location  and 
construction  extended  two  }^ears. 
§  2.  May  increase  capital  stock  by  $25,000 ;  no  shares  to  be 
issued  under  par  value  actually  paid  in. 

1859— (Feb.  26).     Ch.  63;    10  S.  L.  861.     Time  for  location  and 
construction  extended  three  years. 
§  2.  May  take  lease  of  the  New  York  and  Boston  R.  R.,  and 
increase  its  capital  stock  therefor  by  $100,000. 

1861— (March  27).  Ch.  98;  11  S.  L.  174,  §  1.  Town  of  Milford 
may  subscribe  for  stock  to  the  amount  of  $50,000  on 
certain  conditions. 

\  §  2.  Said   town  may   raise   money  by  loan   or  tax   therefor. 

[1867,  ch.  244,  §  2  ;  12  S.  L.  285  ;  representation  of  the 
town  as  a  stockholder  at  corporate  meetings.] 

1862— (Feb.  8).  Ch.  10;  11  S.  L.  254.  Time  for  location  and  con- 
struction extended  two  years. 

1863— (April  27).  Ch.  188  ;  11  S.  L.  429.  May  cross  at  grade  cer- 
tain streets  in  Milford  and  Bellingham. 

1864— (Jan.  30).  Ch.  1 ;  US.  L.  469.  Time  for  location  extended 
one  year  and  for  construction  two  years. 


Sherbom  and  South  JSfatick  Railroad  Company.         135 

1865— (March  6).  Ch.  63  ;  11  S.  L.  633.  Time  for  location  extended 
to  May  1,  1866. 

1866— (Feb.  3).  Ch.  4 ;  12  S.  L.  2.  Time  for  location  and  construc- 
tion extended  two  years. 

1867— (May  9).     Ch.  225  ;  12  S.  L.  277,  §  2.     Hopkinton  and  Mil- 
ford  R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on,  at  Milford. 
§  3.  The  H.  &  M.  R.  R.  Co.  may  connect  with,  sell  franchise 
or  lease  its  road  to,  or  make  corporate  union  with. 

(May  16).     Ch.  244  ;  12  S.  L.  285,  §  1.     May  increase  capital 

stock  by  $25,000. 
§  2.  Representation  of  the  town  of  Milford  as  a  stockholder  at 

corporate  meetings. 

(June  1).  Ch.  319  ;  12  S.  L.  337.  May  lease  its  railroad  to, 
or  form  corporate  union  with,  the  Boston,  Hartford  and 
Erie  R.  R.  Co. 

1868— (Feb.  25).  Ch.  34  ;  12  S.  L.  398.  May  lease  its  railroad  for  a 
term  of  years  to  the  Providence  and  Worcester  R.  R.  Co. 

(May  19).  Ch.  222  ;  12  S.  L.  493.  May  mortgage  its  railroad 
and  franchise  to  secure  a  loan  of  $35,000,  but  not  to 
affect  pre-existing  debts  or  claims  for  land  damages  or 
other  cause. 

1872— (March  27).  Ch.  144;  Acts  and  Res.  Ill,  §  1.  May  extend 
its  railroad  in  Bellingham  and  Franklin  to  Boston, 
Hartford  and  Erie  R.  R.,  in  Franklin. 

§  2.  May  enter  on  and  use  the  B.  H.  &  E.  R.  R.  Co.  with  cor- 
responding right  in  that  corporation. 

§  3.  May  increase  therefor  its  capital  stock  by  $150,000. 

§  4.  Power  to  extend  and  issue  new  stock  to  be  void  if  not 
exercised  in  three  years. 


SHERBORN    AND    SOUTH   NATICK   RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1871 — (March  25).     Ch.  141 ;  Acts  and  Res.  520.     Original  charter. 

§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 

§  2.  Location  from  Mansfield  and  Framingham  R.  R.,  in  Sher- 
born,  to  the  Woonsocket  division  of  Boston,  Hartford 
and  Erie  R.  R.,  near  Charles  River  station,  in  Needham- 


136  Grand  Hotel  Branch  Railroad  Company. 

§  3.  May  enter  on  said  M.  &  F.  R.  R.  &  B.,  H.  &  E.  R.  R., 

with  reciprocal  right  in  those  companies. 
§  4.  Capital  stock  not  to  exceed  $200,000. 
§  5.  May  lease  its  railroad  to  any  other  railroad  corporation. 
§  6.  Location  to  be  within  two  years  and  construction  within 

four  years. 


WOONSOCKET   UNION   RAILROAD    COMPANY. 
(A   RHODE    ISLAND   CORPORATION.) 

1851— (May  24).  Ch.  272  ;  9  S.  L.  377,  §  1.  Norfolk  County  R.  R. 
Co.  may  contract  with,  for  the  building  of  the  branch 
connecting  Woonsocket  village  with  the  N.  C.  R.  R.,  in 
Bellingham,  and  for  the  use  of  the  same. 

1852— (April  20).  Ch.  130  ;  9  S.  L.  480,  §  4.  Bellingham  Branch 
R.  R.  Co.  may  connect  with,  at  state  line,  and  contract 
with,  for  leasing  or  use  and  maintenance  of  said  B.  B. 
R.  R. 

(April  30).  Ch.  158  ;  9  S.  L.  498,  §  1.  May  form  a  corporate 
union  with  the  Norfolk  County  R.  R.  Co.  [Shaw  v. 
Norfolk  County  R.  R.  Co.,  16  Gray,  407.  Woonsocket 
Union  R.  R.  Co.  v.  Sherman,  8  Rhode  Island  R:  564.] 

§  2.  Residence  of  one  or  more  directors  of  consolidated  com- 
pany for  service  of  process,  with  liability  of  the  new 
company  to  jurisdiction. 

§  3.  Separate  accounts  as  to  the  part  of  railroad  in  each  state, 
to  be  adjusted  b}'  commissioners. 

§  4.  The  company  and  part  of  railroad  in  this  state  subject  to 
its  laws. 


GRAND   HOTEL   BRANCH   RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1867— (April  10).     Ch.  133  ;  12  S.  L.  237.     Original  charter. 
§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 
§  2.  Location  in  Dorchester,  from  Bowdoin  street  to  Boston, 

Hartford  and  Erie  R.  R.,  at  Columbia  street  crossing. 

[1867,  ch.  320 ;"  12  S.  L.  338  ;  extends  the  location  in 

Dorchester.] 
§  3.  May  enter  on  B.,  H.  &  E.  R.  R. 
§  4.  Capital  stock  not  to  exceed  $100,000,  with  right  to  hold 

real  and  personal  estate. 


Roxbury  Branch  Railroad  Company.  137 

§  5.  May  sell  and  transfer  its  franchise  and  property,  or  lease 
railroad  and  property  to  B.,  H.  &  E.  R.  R.  Co.,  upon  a 
certain  vote. 

§  6.  Location  to  be  within  two  years  and  completion  within 
five  years.  [1869,  ch.  214;  12  S.  L.  699;  time  for 
location  extended  two  years  and  for  completion  five 
years.] 

1867— (June  1).  Ch.  320;  12  S.  L.  338,  §  1.  Extension  in  Dor- 
chester, from  Bowdoin  street  to  Adams  street,  author 
ized. 
§  2.  Location  of  extension  to  be  within  two  3-ears  and  comple- 
tion within  five  years.  [1869,  ch.  214  ;  12  S.  L.  699  ; 
time  for  location  extended  two  years  and  for  completion 
five  years.] 

1869— (April  27).  Ch.  214;  12  S.  L.  699.  Revives  1867,  ch.  133  ; 
12  S.  L.  237,  and  1867,  ch.  320;  12  S.  L.  338,  and 
extends  time  for  location  two  years  and  completion  five 
years. 


ROXBURY   BRANCH   RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1867— (March  16).     Ch.  75  ;  12  S.  L.  201.     Original  charter. 

§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 

§  2.  Location  in  Roxbury  from  Shawmut  avenue,  between 
Dale  street  and  St.  James  street,  to  Boston,  Hartford 
and  Erie  R.  R.,  near  the  Bird  street  station. 

§  3.  May  enter  on  said  B.,  H.  &  E.  R.  R. 

§  4.  Capital  stock  not  to  exceed  $300,000  ;  may  hold  real  and 
personal  estate. 

§  5.  May  sell  and  transfer  its  franchise  and  property,  or  lease 
its  road  and  property  to  B.,  H.  &  E.  R.  R.  Co. 

§  6.  Location  to  be  within  two  }*ears  and  completion  within 
four  years.  [1869,  ch.  114;  12  S.  L.  647;  time  for 
location  extended  two  years  and  for  completion  four 
years.  1871,  ch.  224;  Acts  and  Res.  585;  time  for 
location  extended  two  years  and  for  completion  four 
years.] 

1869— (March  26).  Ch.  114;  12  S.  L.  647.  Revives  1867,  ch.  75  ; 
12  S.  L.  201,  and  extends  time  for  location  two  j'ears 
and  for  completion  four  years. 

18 


138 


Eastern  Railroad  Company. 


1871— (April  27).  Ch.  221 ;  Acts  and  Res.  585.  Revives  1867,  ch. 
75 ;  12  S.  L.  201,  and  extends  time  for  location  two 
}-ears  and  for  completion  four  years. 


EASTERN"    RA.TT.RO AD    COMPANY. 

1836— (April  11).     Ch.  232  ;  7  S.  L.  691.     Original  charter. 

§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers,  with  location  from  Boston  to 
state  line  of  New  Hampshire  at  Newburyport. 

[Location  changed,  enlarged  or  extended. 


1837,  ch.  152 
1844,  ch.  133 
1839,  ch.  122 
1841,  ch.    90 

1844,  ch.  109 

1845,  ch.  246 

1846,  ch.  212 

1847,  ch.    70 


7  S.  L.  776. 

8  S.  L.  372. 
8  S.  L.  127. 
8  S. L.  216. 
8  S. L.  360. 
8  S.  L.  517. 
8  S. L.  640. 
8  S.  L.  721. 


mouth  R.  R. 

1847,  ch.  182;  8  S.  L.  770. 

R.  R. 

1848,  ch.  128;  8  S.  L.  909. 
1848,  ch.  207 ;  8  S.  L.  940. 

Kingston  R.  R. 

1848,  ch.  292 ;  8  S.  L.  988. 

1849,  ch.  201 ;  9  S.  L.  94. 
1852,  ch.  164  ;  9  S.  L.  502. 
1858,  ch.  18;  10  S.  L.  784. 
1852,  ch.  305;  9  S.  L.  553. 
1866,  ch.  102 ;  12  S.  L.  40. 
1852,  ch.  306 ;  9  S.  L.  554. 


New  location  from  Salem  to  Beverly. 

(1  U  ((  (<  (( 

May  build  branch  to  Marblehead. 
May  extend  wharves  and  docks  in  East  Boston. 
Salisbury  Branch  R.  R.  may  be  sold  or  leased  to. 
May  build  branch  to  Gloucester. 
May  accept  franchise  of  Chelsea  Branch  R.  R.  Co. 
May  contract  for  use  of  Portland,  Saco  and  Ports- 
Tracks  within  the  location  of  the  Chelsea  Branch 

May  accept  franchise  of  Chebacco  Branch  R.  R.  Co. 
May  accept  franchise  or  lease  of  Salisbury  and  East 


May  extend  road  into  Boston. 
May  extend  road  from  North  Chelsea  to  Boston. 
May  receive  franchise  of  Saugus  Branch  R.  R.  Co. 
Sale  of  said  branch  confirmed. 
May  take  lease  of  South  Reading  Branch  R.  R. 
May  lease  South  Reading  Branch  of  N.  Adams. 
May  construct  a  branch  from  Somerville  to  Boston; 
part  of  location  authorized  by  1849,  ch.  201 ;  9  S.  L.  94,  repealed. 
1853,  ch.  348 ;    9  S.  L.  736.    May  receive  franchise  of  Rockport  R.  R.  Co. 

May  lease  Chebacco  Branch  R.  R. 

May  construct  connecting  track  in  Maiden. 

May  discontinue  a  part  of  Saugus  Branch  R.  R. 

May  widen  bridges  over  Charles  and  Miller's  rivers. 


1854,  ch.  54;  10  S.  L.  23. 
1S54,  ch.  310;  10  S.  L.  170. 

1855,  ch.  227;  10  S.  L.  353. 
1855,  ch.  375;  10  S.  L.  419. 

1869,  ch.  291 ;  12  S.  L.  757. 

1870,  ch.  301 ;  12  S.  L.  1020. 
1S56,  ch.  305;  10  S.  L.  613. 

1860,  ch.  32;  11  S.  L.  18. 
1868,  ch.    58;  12  S.  L.  412. 

1861,  ch.  176;  11  S.  L.  215. 
1863,- ch.  90;  11  S.  L.  371. 
1864,  ch.    40;  11  S.  L.  482. 

1864,  ch.  228;  11  S.  L.  572. 

Salisbury. 

1865,  ch.  141 ;  11  S.  L.  667.    May  purchase  or  lease  franchise  of  Marblehead 

and  Lynn  R.  R.  Co. 

1866,  ch.   58 ;  12  S.  L.   22.    May   purchase   or   lease   franchise  of  Chebacco 

Branch  R.  R.  Co. 
1866,  ch.  107 ;  12  S.  L.   42.    May  change  its  passenger  depot  in  South  Danvers. 


Location  of  road  and  branches  confirmed. 

May  receive  franchise  of  Rockport  R.  R.  Co. 

Sale  of  said  road  confirmed. 

Sale  of  Commonwealth's  flats  to. 

May  purchase  franchise  of  Essex  R.  R.  Co. 

(<  if  a  «t  n  << 

May  change  location  between  Newburyport  and 


Eastern  Railroad  Company.  139 

1867,  eta.  112;  12  S.  L.  222.  May  take  land  for  a  new  station  house  in  Chelsea. 

1867,  ch.  216 ;  12  S.  L.  274.  May  form  corporate  union  with  the  Eastern  R.  R. 

of  N.  H. 

1867,  ch.  287 ;  12  S.  L.  320.  May  purchase  or  lease  Gloucester  and  Lanesville 

R.  R. 

1867,  ch.  335;  12  S.  L.  348.  May  take  land  for  a  double  track  from  Boston  to 

Salisbury,  straighten  location  in  Salem,  &c. 

1867,  ch.  342;  12  S.  L.  353.  May  build  a  railroad  from  Chelsea  to  Somerville, 

and  widen  its  bridge  in  Chelsea  at  crossing  of  Salem  turnpike.    [1869, 
ch.  256;  12  S.  L.  733.] 

1868,  ch.  89 ;  12  S.  L.  432.    May  take  land  for  a  new  station  house  in  Newbury. 
1868,  ch.  118 ;  12  S.  L.  443.    May  extend  its  Lawrence  Branch ;  location  between 

Shawsheen  river  and  bridge  of  Boston  and  Maine  R.  R. 

1868,  ch.  348 ;  12  S.  L.  576.    May  take  land  for  a  new  station  house  in  Lynn. 

1869,  ch.  175 ;  12  S.  L.  678.    May  change  location  in  Salisbury  and  build  a 

bridge  across  the  Powow  River. 

1869,  ch.  183 ;  12  S.  L.  685.    May  purchase  or  lease  the  Essex  Branch  R.  R. 

1869,  ch.  291 ;  12  S.  L.  757.    May  purchase  certain  land  in  Boston  and  Cam- 
bridge, widen  bridge,  &c. 

1869,  ch.  398 ;  12  S.  L.  818.    May  receive  franchise  of  Newburyport  City  R.  R. 

Co. 

1870,  ch.  129;  12  S.  L.  930.    May  build  a  branch  from  Essex  to  its  main  line 

or  Gloucester  Branch. 

1870,  ch.  164 ;  12  S.  L.  951.    May  receive  franchise  of  Asbury  Grove  R.  R.  Co. 

1871,  ch.  248 ;  Acts  and  Res.  598.    May  lease  Forest  River  R.  R. 

1871,  ch.  337;   Acts  and  Res.  669.     Shall  construct  a  bridge  and  draw  over 

Annisquam  River. 

1872,  ch.  194 ;  Acts  and  Res.  142.    May  construct  wharves  in  Salem. 

1872,  ch.  356 ;  Acts  and  Res.  334.    May  increase  terminal  facilities  in  Boston. 

1873,  ch.  357 ;  Acts  and  Res.  879.    In  Somerville,  Charlestown  arid  Boston. 
1873,  ch.  360 ;  Acts  and  Res.  882.    Additional  tracks  in  Charlestown.] 

§  2.  Ferry  rights  not  to  be  affected  and  burial-grounds  not  to 

be  used  without  consent. 
§  3.  Capital  stock  to  be  not  less  than  $1,300,000  nor  more 

than  S2,000,000  ;  may  hold  real  and  personal  estate. 

[Additions  to  capital  stock  authorized. 

1839,  ch.  122;  8  S.  L.  127.  $100,000. 

1845,  ch.  246 ;  8  S.  L.  517.  $500,000. 

1848,  ch.  128;  8  S.  L.  909.  $50,000  for  Chebacco  Branch. 

1848,  ch.  186;  8  S.  L.  932.  $.500,000. 

1848,  ch.  292 ;  8  S.  L.  988.  $300,000  for  extension  into  Boston. 

1849,  ch.  201 ;  9  S.  L.    94.  $500,000  for  extension  into  Boston. 
1852,  ch.  164;  9  S.  L.  502.  $160,000  for  Saugus  Branch. 
1852,  ch.  306;  9  S.  L.  554.  $1,000,000.- 

1863,  ch.    90;  US.  L.  371.  $350,000  for  Essex  R.  R. 

1865,  ch.  141 ;  11  S.  L.  667.  $250,000  for  Marblehead  and  Lynn  R.  R. 

1867,  ch.  287 ;  12  S.  L.  320.  $200,000  for  Gloucester  and  Lanesville  R.  R. 

1868,  ch.    58 ;  12  S.  L.  412.  $200,000  for  purchase  of  Rockport  R.  R. 

1868,  ch.  118;  12  S.  L.  443.    $300,000. 

1869,  ch.  291 ;  12  S.  L.  757.    $1,000,000. 

1870,  ch.  129 ;  12  S.  L.  930.    $150,000  for  branch  from  Essex. 

1872,  ch.  356 ;  Acts  and  Res.  334.    $2,000,000  for  terminal  facilities  in  Boston. 

1873,  ch.  357;  Acts  and  Res.  879,  for  change  of  location  in  Charlestown,  Somer- 

ville and  Boston  to  amount  expended. 
1873,  ch.  360;  Acts  and  Res.  882.    Not  exceeding  $1,000,000  for  additional 
tracks  in  Charlestown.] 


140  Eastern  Railroad  Company. 

§  4.  Concerning  construction  and  maintenance  of  railroad 
bridges,  draws,  piers,  &c,  across  certain  rivers ;  dam- 
ages for  detention  of  vessels  and  use  of  bridges.  [1837, 
ch.  152  ;  7  S.  L.  776,  §  1  ;  released  from  obligation  to 
build  draw  across  Salem  South  River.] 

§  5.  Concerning  removal  or  alteration  of  water-pipes  of  the 
Salem  and  Danvers  Aqueduct  Corporation  in  Salem, 
and  injuries  caused  thereby. 

§  6.  Salem  Turnpike  and  Chelsea  Bridge  corporation  may  sub- 
scribe for  the  capital  stock  of,  to  an  amount  not  exceed- 
ing one-fourth  under  certain  conditions. 

§  7.  Number  of  shares  to  be  13,000  until  increased  as  provided 
in  §  2  ;  subscription  and  organization  to  be  by  January 
1,  1837,  and  location  and  construction  on  or  before 
.Sept.  1,  1840. 

[1837,  ch.  152;  7  S.  L.  776,  §  2.  Time  for  construction  from  Salem  to  New- 
buryport  extended  to  Sept.  1,  1845,  under  certain  conditions. 

1856,  ch.  305 ;  10  S.  L.  613.    Location  confirmed.] 

§  8.  Reduction  of  tolls  by  the  legislature. 
§  9.  Subject  to  use    by   other    companies    under    legislative 
author  it}'. 

1837— (April  12).  Ch.  152  ;  7  S.  L.  776,  §  1.  May  change  location 
from  Salem  to  Beverly  ;  new  location  described  with 
conditions.  [1844,  ch.  133  ;  8  S.  L.  372  ;  may  uncover 
tunnel  in  Salem.] 

§  2.  Time  for  construction  from  Salem  to  Newburyport  ex- 
tended to  Sept.  1,  1845,  with  proviso  in  case  of  the 
construction  of  a  railroad  from  Portsmouth,  X.  H.,  to 
meet  the  E.  R.  R.  at  the  state  line. 

§  3.  East  Boston  Company  may  subscribe  for  stock  of. 

§  7.  Location  over  North  River,  east  of  Beverly  bridge,  repealed. 

(April  18.)     Ch.  190 ;  7  S.  L.  794,  §  1.     Issue  of  scrip  of  the 

Commonwealth  in  aid  of,  to  the  amount  of  $500,000. 
§§  2,  3.  Conditions  of  said  loan. 

[1838,  ch.  193;  8  S.  L.  78.    Grants  further  aid;  repeals  inconsistent  provisions. 
1839,  ch.  74 ;  8  S.  L.  107.    Concerning  issue  of  scrip. 
1844,  ch.  133 ;  8  S.  L.  372.    Payment  of  interest. 
1852,  Res.  ch.  82;  Acts  and  Res.  301.    Payment  of  interest. 

1857,  ch.  220 ;  10  S.  L.  728.    Grants  further  aid. 

1870,  Res.  ch.  23 ;  Acts  and  Res.  327.  Demand  of  the  Commonwealth  for 
payment.] 

1838— (April  25).  Ch.  193  ;  8  S.  L.  78,  §  1.  Issue  of  scrip  of  the 
Commonwealth  for  090,000. 


Eastern  Railroad  Company.  141 

§§  2-6.  Conditions  of  said  loan,  sinking  fund,  &c. 
§  7.  Right  of  Commonwealth  to  purchase  not  to  be  impaired. 
§  8.  Repeals  inconsistent  provisions  of  ch.  190,  1837 ;  7  S.  L. 
794. 

[1839,  ch.  74;  8  S.  L.  107.    Return  of  certain  scrip  and  issue  in  place  thereof. 
1844,  ch.  133 ;  8  S.  L.  372.    Payment  of  interest. 
1852,  Res.  ch.  82 ;  Acts  and  Res.  301.    Payment  of  interest. 
1857,  ch.  220 ;  10  S.  L.  728.    Grants  further  aid. 

1870,  Res.  ch.  23 ;  Acts  and  Res.  327.  Demand  of  the  Commonwealth  for  pay- 
ment.] 

1839— (April  1).  Ch.  74 ;  8  S.  L.  107.  Return  of  state  scrip  for 
$90,000  issued  under  1838,  ch.  193  ;  8  S.  L.  78,  and 
issue  of  new  scrip  therefor  of  the  same  amount,  and 
provisions  for  issue  of  scrip  under  1837,  ch.  190  ;  7  S.  L. 
794. 

[1837,  ch.  190;  7  S.  L.  794. 

1838,  ch.  193 ;  8  S.  L.  78. 

1844,  ch.  133 ;  8  S.  L.  372. 

1852,  Res.  ch.  82 ;  Acts  and  Res.  301. 

1857,  ch.  220;  10  S.  L.  728. 

1870,  Res.  ch.  23 ;  Acts  and  Res.  327.] 

(April  6).  Ch.  122  ;  8  S.  L.  127,  §  1.  May  construct  a  branch 
railroad  from  its  main  railroad  in  Salem  to  Marblehead, 
with  location  defined. 

§  2.  Capital  stock  may  be  increased  $100,000. 

§  3.  May  build  bridge  over  Forest  River ;  provisions  for  main- 
tenance of  draw  and  injuries  to  the  Forest  River  Mills. 

1841— (March  17).  Ch.  90  ;  8  S.  L.  216.  May  extend  wharves  and 
docks  at  East  Boston. 

(March  17).     Ch.  112  ;  8  S.#L.  231.     Concerning  tolls  on  the 

Newburyport  Bridge. 
§  1,  2,  3.  Concerning  the  draws  and  piers  of  said  bridge. 
§  4.  Repeal  of  inconsistent  acts. 

[1826,  ch.  164;  6  S.  L.  448.  Act  incorporating  Proprietors  of  Newburyport 
Bridge. 

1846,  ch.  245 ;  8  S.  L.  654.    Construction  of  draws,  &c. 

1847,  ch.  203 ;  8  S.  L.  787.  "  "  " 
1864,  ch.  228 ;  11  S.  L.  572.    Construction  of  new  bridge. 
1867,  ch.  337 ;  12  S.  L.  350.    Duties  and  liabilities. 
1869,  ch.  421 ;  12  S.  L.  829.         "        "           * 

1844— (March  15).  Ch.  109;  8  S.  L.  360,  §  2.  Salisbury  Branch 
R.  R.  Co.  may  be  sold  or  leased  to,  or  may  enter  on. 


142  Eastern  Railroad  Company. 

1844—  (March  15).  Ch.  133;  8  S.  L.  372,  §  1.  May  uncover  its 
tunnel  in  Salem  ;  part  of  §  1,  ch.  152  ;  1837  ;  7  S.  L.  776, 
as  to  such  covering,  repealed. 
§  2.  Treasurer  of  the  Commonwealth  authorized  to  pay  interest 
on  certain  scrip  issued  in  aid  of,  upon  a  bond  of  indem- 
nity being  given. 

[1837,  ch.  190 ;  1  S.  L.  794. 
J838,  ch.  193 ;  8  S.  L.  78. 
1839,  ch.  74 ;  8  S.  L.  107. 
1852,  Res.  ch.  82 ;  Acts  and  Res.  301. 
1857,  ch.  220 ;  10  S.  L.  728. 
1870,  Res.  ch.  23 ;  Acts  and  Res.  327.] 

(March  16).  Ch.  141  ;  8  S.  L.  386,  §§  2,  4.  Georgetown  and 
Danvers  R.  R.  Co.  may  make  arrangements  with,  for 
the  accommodation  of  business,  or  enter  on  and  use. 

1845— (March  26).  Ch.  246;  8  S.  L.  517,  §  1.  May  construct  a 
branch  railroad  from  Gloucester  to  its  main  road,  with 
leave  to  extend  from  Gloucester  to  Rockport.  [See 
Gloucester  Branch  R.  R.] 
§  2.  Capital  stock  increased  by  an  amount  not  exceeding 
$500,000.  [Sewall  v.  Eastern  R.  R.  Co.,  9  Cushing 
R.  5.]     ■ 

1846— (March  7).     Ch.  79  ;  8  S.  L.  551,  §  6.     Essex  R.  R.  Co.  may 
enter  on  at  Salem,  under  certain  conditions. 

(March  11).  Ch.  90  ;  8  S.  L.  556,  §  2.  Location  of  Newbury- 
port  R.  R.  in  Newburyport,  near  depot  of. 

(April  10).  Ch.  212  ;  8  S.  L.  640,  §  9.  Chelsea  Branch  R.  R. 
Co.  may  transfer  its  franchise  and  property  to. 

[1847,  ch.  30 ;  8  S.  L.  696. 
1847,  ch.  182 ;  8  S.  L.  770. 
East  Boston  Freight  R.  R.  Co.  v.  Eastern  R.  R.  Co.,  13  Allen  R.  422.] 

(April  16).  Ch.  245;  8  S.  L.  654,  §  1.  Shall,  within  six 
months,  construct  a  draw  in  the  bridge  over  Merrimack 
River,  in  the  manner  approved  by  commissioners. 
[1847,  ch.  203  ;  8  S.  L.  787  ;  time  for  completion  ex- 
tended to  July  1,  1847.] 

§  2.  Penalties  for  neglect  to- construct  said  draw. 

§  3.  As  to  right  to  widen  existing  draw  instead  of  constructing 
a  new  one,  upon  approval  of  said  commissioners. 


Eastern  Railroad  Company.  143 

§  4.  Obligations  as  to  existing  draw  not  to  be  impaired. 

[1826,  ch.  164;    6  S.  L.  448. 
1841,  ch.  112;    8  S.  L.  231. 

1864,  ch.  228;  11  S.  L.  572.    Authorizes  construction  of  new  bridge. 
1867,  ch.  337 ;  12  S.  L.  350.    Duties  and  liabilities. 
1869,  ch.  421 ;  12  S.  L.  829.         "        "  " 

1847— (Feb.  23).  Ch.  30;  8  S.  L.  696,  §§  1,5.  Chelsea  Branch 
R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on  and  use.  [1846,  ch.  212  ;  8 
S.  L.  640.  1847,  ch.  182  ;  8  S.  L.  770.  East  Boston 
Freight  R.  R.  Co.  v.  Eastern  R.  R.  Co.,  13  Allen  R.  422.] 

(March  11).  Ch.  70  ;  8  S.  L.  721.  May  contract  for  the  use 
of  the  railroad  and  property  of  the  Portland,  Saco  and 
Portsmouth  R.  R.  Co. 

(April  13).  Ch.  182;  8  S.  L.  770,  §  1.  May  make  arrange- 
ments with  Chelsea  Branch  R.  R.  Co.  for  the  construction 
and  use  of  one  or  more  tracks  within  the  location  of 
said  C.  B.  R.  R.  Co.,  subject  to  certain  provisions.  [1846, 
ch.  212  ;  8  S.  L.  640.  1847,  ch.  30  ;  8  S.  L.  696.  East 
Boston  Freight  R.  R.  Co.  v.  Eastern  R.  R.  Co.,  13  Allen 
R.  422.] 

§  2.  May  subscribe  to  the  capital  stock  of  the  Chelsea  Branch 
R.  R.  Co.  not  exceeding  one-fourth. 

(April  20).  Ch.  203;  8  S.  I/.  787.  Time  for  completion  of 
the  draw  in  the  bridge  of,  over  Merrimack  River  required 
by  1846,  ch.  245  ;  8  S.  L.  -654,  extended  to  July  1, 1847. 

(April  20).    Ch.  204 ;  8  S.  L.  787,  §  5.    Marblehead  and  Lynn 
"?      Branch  R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on  and  use  in  Lynn. 

(April  23).  Ch.  239  ;  8  S.  L.  803,  §  3.  Extension  of  Essex 
R.  R.  may  be  constructed  through  tunnel  of,  in  Salem, 
by  consent. 

1848— (April  20).  Ch.  128  ;  8  S.  L.  909,  §§  2,  4.  Chebacco  Branch 
R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on  and  use,  under  certain  con- 
ditions. 
§  7.  E.  R.  R.  Co.  ma}T  receive  and  hold  the  franchise  and 
property  of  the  C.  B.  R.  R.  Co. ;  and  for  this  purpose 
may  increase  capital  stock  $50,000. 

(April  25).  Ch.  186  ;  8  S.  L.  932.  Capital  stock  may  be 
increased  by  an  amount  not  exceeding  $500,000. 


144  Eastern  Railroad  Company. 

1848— (April  26).     Ch.  207;  8  S.  L.  940,  §  2.     Salisbury  and  East 
Kingston  R.  R.  may  be  sold  or  leased  to. 

(May  9).  Ch.  292 ;  8  S.  L.  988,  §  1.  May  enter  on  Boston 
and  Maine  R.  R.  in  Somerville,  and  use  the  same  into 
Boston,  or  may  construct  tracks  to  Causeway  street, 
within  the  location  of  the  B.  &  M.  R.  R.,  across  Miller's 
and  Charles  rivers,  with  the  right  to  use  the  bridge, 
subject  to  conditions. 

§  2.  Disagreements  between  the  two  companies  arising  under 
this  act  to  be  determined  by  the  award  of  commissioners. 

§  3.  Location  in  Causeway  street  restricted. 

§  4.  Rate  of  speed  and  securities  for  public  safety  in  Boston. 

§  5.  Location  of  the  road  herein  granted  to  be  within  one  year 
and  construction  within  two  years. 

§  6.  Capital  stock  may  be  increased  for  the  purposes  of  this 
act  by  an  amount  not  exceeding  $300,000. 

[1869,  ch.  291 ;  12  S.  L.  757.     Width  of  draws  across  Charles  and  Miller's  Rivers. 
1870,  ch.  301 ;  12  S.  L.  1020.         «  "  "  "  "  "         " 

(May  10).  Ch.  325;  8  S.  L.  1015.  Railroad  bridges  across 
Charles  or  Mystic  rivers  not  to  be  used  for  laying  ves- 
sels across  the  channel  of  either  river. 

1849 — (March  22).  Resolve,  ch.  31,  p.  206.  Land  in  Salisbury  taken 
by,  to  be  excepted  from  land  which  S.  W.  Hale  is 
authorized  to  sell. 

(May  2).  Ch.  201  ;  9  S.  L.  94,  §  1.  May  extend  from  its 
main  road  from  North  Chelsea,  through  Maiden  and 
Charlestown,  to  Commercial  street  in  Boston ;  location 
defined  with  restrictions  as  to  bridges  over  Mystic  and 
Charles  rivers. 

[1851,  ch.  264;  9  S.  L.  373.     Extension  of  location  through  Charlestown  re- 
pealed. 
1852,  ch.  306,  §  8;  9  S.  L.  554.    Extension  west  of  Salem  turnpike  repealed. 
East  Boston  Freight  R.  R.  Co.  v.  Eastern  R.  R.  Co.,  13  Allen  R.  422.] 

§  2.  Security  to  travel  over  Charles  River  bridge. 

§  3.  Rate  of  speed  in  Charlestown.  [Repealed  by  1851,  ch. 
264  ;  9  S.  L.  373.] 

§  4.  Removal  of  stone,  gravel,  &c,  from  the  lands  of  "Winnisim- 
met  Co.  restricted ;  powers  given  to  said  TV.  Co.,  and 
other  proprietors  of  marsh  land,  to  connect  estates 
divided  by  the  railroad  by  streets  and  ways  across  it. 


Eastern  Railroad  Company.  145 

§  5.  Act  to   be   void    unless    accepted   by  the   stockholders ; 

location  of  the  extension  to  be  within  two  years  from 

the  passage  of  the  act,  and  construction  within  two 

3'ears  from  the  filing  of  the  location.     [1851,  ch.  264; 

9  S.  L.  373  ;  time  for  location  extended  one  year  from 

the  close  of  the  general  court.] 
§  6.  May  increase  capital  stock  for  the  purposes  of  this  act  by 

an  amount  not  exceeding  $500,000,  with  restrictions. 
§  7.  Right  of  the  city  of  Boston  to  lay  water-pipes  under  or 

by  the  side  of  bridges  described  in  §  1  for  convej'ing 

water  into  and  through  East  Boston. 
§  8.  Grand  Junction  R.  R.  and  Depot  Co.  may  enter  on,  and 

use  the  extension  authorized  by  this  act. 

1850— (Feb.  25).  Ch.  36  ;  9  S.  L.  133.  Reference  to,  in  act  altering 
location  of  Grand  Junction  R.  R.  in  East  Boston. 

1851— (May  14).  Ch.  128  ;  9  S.  L.  308,  §  1.  Salem  and  Lowell  R. 
R.  Co.  may  enter  on,  from  the  Essex  R.  R.,  in  Salem, 
and  use  according  to  law. 
§  8.  Salem  and  Lowell  R.  R.  Co.  and  the  South  Reading 
Branch  R.  R.  Co.  may  cross  the  tracks  of,  in  Salem,  in 
a  certain  event. 

(May  23).  Ch.  242  ;  9  S.  L.  357,  §  £.  North  Beverly  Branch 
R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on  and  use. 

(May  24).  Ch.  264 ;  9  S.  L.  373.  Renews  ch.  201,  of  1849  ; 
9  S.  L.  94,  and  extends  the  time  for  the  location  of  ex- 
tension authorized  by  said  act  twelve  months  from  the 
termination  of  the  session  of  the  general  court,  with 
provisions  repealing  the  extension  through  Charlestown, 
and  also  repealing  §  3. 

1852— (April  30).  Ch.  164  ;  9  S.  L.  502,  §  3.  May  buy  the  franchise 
of  the  Saugus  Branch  R.  R.  Co.,  on  certain  conditions, 
and  increase  its  capital  stock  therefor  by  $160,000. 

[1854,  ch.  310 ;  10  S.  L.  170.    May  build  connecting  track  with  said  branch. 
1855,  ch.  227 ;  10  S.  L.  353.    May  discontinue  part  of  said  branch. 
1858,  ch.    18 ;  10  S.  L.  784.    Transfer  and  sale  of  6aid  branch  to,  confirmed.] 

(April  30).     Ch.  167  ;  9  S.  L.  503.     Danvers  and  Georgetown 
and  the  Danvers  R.  R.  companies  may  contract  with, 
as  to  operating  their  roads,  or  lease  the  same  to. 
19 


146  Eastern  Railroad  Company. 

1852— (May  20).  Resolve,  eh.  82  ;' Acts  and  Res.  301.  Payment 
of  interest  to  Baring  Bros.  &  Co.,  on  one  certificate  of 
scrip  issued  in  aid  of. 

[1837,  ch.  190;  7  S.  L.  794. 

1838,  ch.  193 ;  8  S.  L.  78. 

1839,  ch.    74 ;  8  S.  L.  107. 
1844,  ch.  133 ;  8  S.  L.  372. 

1852,  Res.  ch.  82;  Acts  and  Res.  301. 

1857,  ch.  220 ;  10  S.  L.  728. 

1870,  Res.  ch.  23 ;  Acts  and  Res.  327.] 

(May  21).  Ch.  305;  9  S.  L.  553,  §  1.  South  Reading 
Branch  R.  R.  Co.  may  lease  its  road  to,  upon  certain 
conditions,  with  provisions  as  to  trains,  fares  and  the 
connection  with  the  Boston  and  Maine  R.  R. 

§  2.  May  purchase  and  hold  stock  in  the  S.  R.  Br.  R.  R.  Co., 
subject  to  certain  duties  as  to  passenger  and  freight 
trains. 

§  3.  Disagreements  as  to  the  accommodation  of  the  public  to 
be  settled  by  commissioners. 

§  4.  Required  to  purchase  the  stock  of  said  S.  R.  Br.  R.  R.  Co., 
with  a  provision  defeating  its  powers  under  the  act  in 
case  of  failure  to  take  and  pay  for  the  same. 

[1866,  ch.  102;  12  S.  L.  40. 
Shackley  v.  Eastern  R.  R.  Co.,  98  Mass.  R.  93.] 

1852— (May  21).  Ch.  306  ;  9  S.  L.  554,  §  1.  Eastern  R.  R.  Co.  and 
Grand  Junction  R.  R.  and  Depot  Co., -or  either  of  them, 
may  construct  a  branch  railroad  from  the  Grand  Junc- 
tion R.  R.,  in  Somerville,  to  Causeway  street  in  Boston, 
and  to  the  Boston  and  Maine  R.  R.,  with  provisions  as 
to  taking  land,  construction  of  bridge  from  the  Prison 
Point  bridge  to  the  Boston  shore,  and  the  crossing  of 
Prison  Point  bridge.    [1853,  ch.  387,  §  1 ;  9  S.  L.  765.]  ' 

§  2.  Alternative  location  with  restrictions.  [Grand  Junction 
R.  R.  and  Depot  Co.  v.  County  Commissioners  of  Mid- 
dlesex, 14  Gray  R.  553.  East  Boston  Freight  R.  R.  Co. 
v.  Eastern  R.  R.  Co.,  13  Allen  R.  422.] 

§  3.  May  take  land  in  Boston  in  case  the  location  in  §  2  is 
chosen ;  may  exchange  lands  and  arrange  tracks  to 
avoid  danger  to  public  travel. 

§  4.  Location  of  this  branch  by  one  or  the  other  route  to  be 
within  one  year  and  construction  within  two  years. 

[1854,  ch.    46;10S.  L.    20.    Time  for  construction  extended  to  Jan.  1,  1855. 

1854,  ch.  395 ;  10  S.  L.  212.    Time  for  construction  extended  four  months. 

1855,  ch.  149 ;  10  S.  L.  328.    Time  extended  to  Jan.  1,  1856.] 


Eastern  Railroad  Company.  147 

§  5.  Maintenance  of  guards  and  signals  at  the  crossing  of  the 

Fitchburg  R.  R.  and  Boston  and  Maine  R.  R. 
§  6.  Grand  Junction  R.  R.  and  Depot  Co.  may  purchase  the 

franchise  and  property  of,  in  East  Boston,  Chelsea  and 

North  Chelsea. 
§  7.  E.  R.  R.  Co.  may,  for  said  purposes,  increase  its  capital 

stock  b}r  $1,000,000  ;  the  shares  to  be  paid  for  in  cash 

or  its  bonds. 
§  8.  Repeals  that  part  of  1849,  ch.  201  ;  9  S.  L.  94,  which 

authorizes  the  extension  of  the  Eastern  R.  R.  westerly, 

beyond  Salem  turnpike. 
§  9.  Mode  of  assessing  the  damages  for  any  land  of  the  Com- 
monwealth taken  under  the  act,    at  or  near  the  state 

prison. 
§  10.  Construction  and  maintenance  of  bridges  and  draws. 
§  11.  Motive  power  and  rate  of  speed  for  crossing  streets  in 

Boston. 

1853— (May  2).     Ch.  276  ;  9  S.  L.  708.     May  subscribe  to  the  stock 
of  the  Danvers  R.  R.  Co.  to  a  limited  amount. 

(May  16).     Ch.  348  ;  9  S.  L.  736,  §  5.     Rockport  R.  R.  Co. 

may  enter  on  and  use. 
§  6.  The  said  R.  R.  R.  Co.  may  transfer  or  lease  property  and 

franchise  to. 

(May  25).  Ch.  387;  9  S.  L.  765,  §  1.  Boston  and  Lowell 
R.  R.  Cor.  may  construct  its  branch  from  East  Cam- 
bridge to  the  bridge  of,  across  Charles  River,  authorized 
by  1852,  ch.  306  ;  9  S.  L.  554,  and  connect  in  Boston 
with  the  tracks  of,  and  use  with  consent.  [1855,  ch. 
441  ;  10  S.  L.  458.] 

(May  25).  Ch.  415  ;  9  S.  L.  771,  §  8.  Track  of  Mystic  River 
R.  R.  in  Somerville,  to  conform  in  grade  to  that  of  the 
Eastern  R.  R.,  in  certain  event.  [1854,  ch.  31 ;  10 
S.  L.  12.] 

1854— (Feb.  24).    Ch.  31 ;  10  S.  L.  12.    Reference  to,  in  act  concern- 
ing the  Mystic  R.  R.     [1853,  ch.  415  ;  9  S.  L.  771.] 

(Feb.  27) .  Ch.  46  ;  10  S.  L.  20.  Time  for  construction  of  the 
road  authorized  by  1852,  ch.  306  ;  9  S.  L.  554,  extended 
to  Jan.  1,  1855.  [Time  extended.  1854,  ch.  395  ;  10  S. 
L.  212.     1855,  ch.  149  ;  10  S.  L.  328.] 


148  Eastern  Railroad  Company. 

1854— (March  3).  Ch.  54  ;  10  S.  L.  23,  §  2.  Chebacco  Branch  R.  R. 
Co.  may  cross,  enter  on  and  use. 
§  4.  Chebacco  Branch  R.  R.  Co.  ma}'  lease  its  road  to,  or  con- 
tract with  for  operating  the  same  ;  ma}',  on  certain  -con- 
ditions, receive  subscriptions  from  the  E.  R.  R.  Co.,  to 
an  amount  not  exceeding  $30,000. 

(March  28).  Ch.  190  ;  10  S.  L.  96.  Newburyport  R.  R.  Co. 
may  cross,  in  Newburyport. 

(April  15).  Ch.  310;  10  S.  L.  170,  §  1.  May  construct  a 
railroad  connecting  the  Saugus  Branch  R.  R.  with  the 
Grand  Junction  R.  R.  and  Eastern  R.  R.  in  South  Maiden. 
[1855,  ch.  227,  10  S.  L.  353.] 

§  2.  Location  of  said  railroad  to  be  within  one  year,  and  con- 
struction within  two  years. 

(April  24).  Ch.  353  ;  10  S.  L.  198,  §  1.  May  insert  a  service- 
pipe  into  the  main-pipe  conveying  Cochituate  water  to 
the  state  prison  in  Charlestown,  on  certain  conditions. 

§  2.  May  open  streets  or  ways,  in  said  city,  for  laying  down  or 
repairing  the  service-pipes. 

§  3.  May  carry  said  service-pipe  across  the  channel  of  Miller's 
River,  in  manner  prescribed. 

§  4.  Act  to  be  void,  unless  accepted  by  city  council  of  Boston 
within  60  days. 

(April  28).  Ch.  395  ;  10  S.  L.  212.  Time  allowed  for  the 
construction  of  the  branch  from  the  Grand  Junction 
R.  R.,  in  Somerville,  to  Boston,  authorized  by  1852,  ch. 
306  ;  9  S.  L.  554,  extended  four  months.  [1855,  ch. 
149  ;  10  S.  L.  328  ;  time  extended  to  Jan.  1,  1856.] 

(April  29).  Res.  ch.  82;  Acts  and  Res.  444.  Authorizes  a 
commission  to  report  on  the  crossings  of  the  E.  R.  R., 
Boston  and  Lowell  R.  R.,  Fitchburg  R.  R.,  and  Boston 
and  Maine  R.  R.,  within  two  miles  of  Boston,  and  as  to 
crossing  Causeway  street,  in  said  city. 

1855— (April  6).  Ch.  149  ;  10  S.  L.  328.  Time  allowed  for  the  con- 
struction of  the  branch  from  the  Grand  Junction  R.  R., 
in  Somerville,  to  Boston,  authorized  by  1852,  ch.  306  ; 
9  S.  L.  554,  extended  to  Jan.  1.  1856. 
•§  2.  Time  for  withdrawing  the  location  of  said  road  under  1854, 
ch.  395  ;  10  S.  L.  212,  extended  to  Jan.  1,  1856,  and 
1853,  ch.  351,  §  2,  to  remain  in  force. 


Eastern  Railroad  Company.  149 

1855— (April  26).  Ch.  227  ;  10  S.  L.  353.  E.  R.  R.  Co.  and  Saugus 
Branch  R.  R.  Co.,  may  discontinue  a  part  of  the  latter 
railroad,  upon  constructing  the  extension  provided  for 
by  1854,  ch.  310 ;  10  S.  L.  170. 

(May  2).  Ch.  259  ;  10  S.  L.  366.  References  to,  in  act  for 
widening  bridge  of  Fitchburg  R.  R.  Co.  over  Miller's 
River,  which  extends  to  said  E.  R.  R.  •  [1867,  ch.  335, 
§  3  ;  12  S.  L.  348.] 

(May  17).  Ch.  375;  10  S.  L.  419.  May  widen  its  bridges 
over  Charles  and  Miller's  rivers,  in  a  manner  described. 
[1869,  ch.  291 ;  12  S.  L.  757.  1870,  ch.  301 ;  12  S.  L. 
1020.] 

(May^l9).  Ch.  400  ;  10  S.  L.  434,  §  1.  Charles  River  R.  R. 
may  construct  its  road  to,  and  enter  Boston  in  connec- 
tion with. 

(May  21).  Ch.  441 ;  10  S.  L.  458.  Reference  to  bridge  of, 
in  act  authorizing  the  Boston  and  Lowell  R.  R.  Cor.  to 
alter  location  of  its  bridge  between  the  channel  of  Charles 
River  and  Boston  shore.     [1853,  ch.  387  ;  9  S.  L.  765.] 

1856— (June  6.)  Ch.  305 ;  10  S.  L.  613,  §  1.  Location  of  railroad 
and  branches  in  Essex,  Middlesex  and  Suffolk  counties, 
confirmed.  [Salem  v.  Eastern  R.  R.  Co.,  98  Mass.  R. 
431.] 
§  2.  May  within  one  year  file  new  locations  of  said  railroad 
and  branches,  in  conformity  with  the  actual  location 
thereof,  with  proviso  as  to  land  damages. 

1857— (March  17).  Ch.  23  ;  10  S.  L.  641.  As  to  wharf  of  W.  G. 
Johnson,  in  Rowley,  on  his  land  bounding  on. 

(May  23).  Ch.  220  ;  10  S.  L.  728.  Issue  of  the  scrip  of  the 
Commonwealth  for  the  sum  of  $500,000,  in  aid  of,  with 
various  provisions  as  to  the  redemption  and  sale  thereof, 
pa}-ment  of  interest  and  of  principal,  remedies  of  the 
Commonwealth,  and  mortgage  or  pledge  of  the  road. 

[1837,  ch.  190;  7  S,  L.  794. 

1838,  ch.  193 ;  8  S.  L.  78. 

1839,  ch.    74;  8  S.  L.  107. 
1844,  ch.  133 ;  8  S.  L.  372. 

1852,  Res.  ch.  82;  Acts  and  Res.  301. 
1870,  Res.  ch.  23 ;  Acts  and  Res.  327.] 


150  Eastern  Railroad  Company. 

1857— (May  30).  Ch.  263;  10  S.  L.  754,  §  3.  Act  not  to  give 
validit}*  to  the  alleged  contract  between  the  Eastern 
R.  R.  Co.  and  the  Boston  and  Maine  R.  R.  Co.  of  July 
14,  1855.     [Repealed  by  1860,  ch.  63 ;  11  S.  L.  37.] 

1858— (Feb.  13).  Ch.  18?  10  S.  L.  784.  Transfer  and  sale  of  the 
Saugus  Branch  R.  R.  to  the  Eastern  R.  R.  Co.,  under 
18§2,  ch.  164  ;  9  S.  L.  502,  confirmed. 

1860— (Feb.  20).  Ch.  32;  11  S.  L.  18,  §  5.  Rockport  R.  R.  Co. 
may  sell  or  lease  its  franchise  and  property  to.  [1868, 
ch.  58  ;  12  S.  L.  412  ;  sale  confirmed.] 

(March  10).  Ch.  63  ;  11  S.  L.  37.  Repeals  1857,  ch.  263  ;  10 
S.  L.  754,  which  refers  to  validity  of  contract  with  Boston 
and  Maine  R.  R.  Co. 

1861— (April  10).  Ch.  176;  11  S.  L.  215,  §  1.  Certain  flats  be- 
longing to  the  Commonwealth,  may  be  sold  or  leased  to, 
for  the  purpose  of  widening  bridges  across  Charles  River. 

§  2.  Conditions  of  sale  or  lease,  as  to  the  widening  on  piles  and 
displacement  of  water. 

§  3.  Restrictions  of  ch.  103,  Resolves  of  1859,  suspended. 

1862— (April  9).  Ch.  117;  11  S.  L.  292.  East  Boston  Wharf  Co. 
may  connect  its  wharves  and  docks  by  railroad,  with 
the  E.  R.  R.,  by  consent  of  owners  and  approval  of 
mayor  and  aldermen  of  Boston. 

1863— (Feb.  7).  Ch.  14;  11  S.  L.  338,  §§2,  3.  Mystic  River 
R.  R.  may  connect  its  tracks  in  Charlestown  or  Somer- 
ville  with,  and  enter  on,  b}*  consent,  with  reciprocal  right 
in  the  E.  R.  R.  Co.  as  to  Mystic  River  R.  R.,  but  no  ad- 
ditional power  given  to  the  M.  R.  R.  R.  Co.  to  cross  at 
grade  without  consent. 

(March  14).  Ch.  90;  11  S.  L.  371,  §  1.  Ma}-,  by  corporate 
action,  on  or  before  August  1,  1863,  purchase  the  fran- 
chise and  property-  of  the  Essex  R.  R.  Co.  according  to 
contract  of  July  5, 1852,  or  other  terms.  [1864,  ch.  40  ; 
11  S.  L.  482  ;  act  revived  and  time  for  union  extended 
two  years.] 

§  2.  Shall,  upon  such  purchase,  have  all  the  rights  and  duties 
of  the  Essex  R.  R.  Co.,  and  may  increase  its  capital 
stock  by  $350,000. 

§  3.  Rights  of  creditors  of  Essex  R.  R.  Co.  not  to  be  impaired. 


Eastern  Railroad  Company.  151 

1863— (March  26).  Ch.  Ill ;  11  S.  L.  383,  §  2.  Wenhain  Lake 
Branch  R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on  and  use,  by  consent. 

1864— (Feb.  18).  Ch.  40  ;  11  S.  L.  482.  Revives  1863,  ch.  90  ;  11 
S.  L.  371,  concerning  union  with  the  Essex  R.  R.  Co., 
and  extends  time  two  years. 

(Feb.  29).  Ch.  54;  11  S.  L.  490,  §  3.  Mystic  River  R.  R. 
may  cross  at  grade,  with  provisions  as  to  crossings,  and 
meeting  of  trains. 

(May  11).  Ch.  228;  11  S.  L.  572,  §  1.  May  change  and 
straighten  location  between  Newburyport  and  Salisbury. 

§§  2,  3.  Concerning  construction  of  new  bridge  and  draw  across 
the  Merrimack  River. 

[1846,  eh.  245;    8  S.  L.  654. 
1847,  ch.  203;    8  S.  L.  787. 

1867,  ch.  337 ;  12  S.  L.  350.     Duties  and  liabilities  as  to  Newburyport  bridge. 
1869,  ch.  421 ;  12  S.  L.  829.        "        "  "  "  "  "        ] 

(May  13).  Ch.  272;  11  S.  L.  594.  Reference  to,  in  act 
incorporating  the  Grand  Junction  Wharf  Co. 

1865— (April  8).  Ch.  141 ;  11  S.  L.  667,  §§  2,  3.  Marblehead  and 
Lynn  R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on,'  and  use  with  reciprocal 
right  in  E.  R.  R.  Co.  as  to  the  M.  and  L.  R.  R.  [1872, 
ch.  182  ;  Acts  and  Res.  133.] 
§  5.  May  purchase  or  lease  railroad  and  franchise  of  the  M. 
and  L.  R.  R.  Co.,  and  increase  therefor  its  capital  stock 
by  $250,000. 

(May  5),  Ch.  199  ;  11  S.  L.  700,  §  2.  Location  of  Chelsea 
and  East  Boston  Street  R.  R.  Co.,  with  reference  to. 

1866— (March  3).     Ch.  58  ;  12  S.  L.  22,  §  3.     Chebacco  Branch  R.  R. 

Co.  may  enter  on   the  E.   R.  R.,  or   the  Gloucester 

Branch  R.  R.,  by  consent. 
§  4.  Chebacco  Branch  R.  R.  Co.  may  sell  or  lease  its  franchise 

and  property  to  the  E.  R.  R.  Co. 
§  6.  E.  R.  R.  Co.  may  subscribe  one-third  of  the  capital  stock 

of  the  C.  B.  r!  R.  Co. 

(March  23).  Ch.  102  ;  12  S.  L.  40,  §  2.  May  hire  the  South 
Reading  Branch  R.  R.  of  N.  Adams,  in  a  certain  event 
and  upon  certain  conditions.  [1852,  ch.  305  ;  9  S.  L. 
553.] 


152  Eastern  Railroad  Company. 

1866— (March  26).  Cli.  107  ;  12  S.  L.  42.  May  change  its  passenger 
depot  in  South  Danvers. 

• 

(May  26).  Ch.  265;  12  S.  L.  138,  §  3.  Liability  for  main- 
tenance and  repair  of  the  bridge  over  its  railroad  in 
Charlestown. 

(May  28).  Ch.  278;  12  S.  L.  143,  §  2.  Corporations  pur- 
chasing the  railroads  of  the  Grand  Junction  R.  R.  and 
Depot  Co.,  and  other  companies,  shall  afford  certain 
facilities  to.     [1867,  ch.  342  ;  12  S.  L.  353.] 

§  3.  Boston  and  Worcester  R.  R.  purchasing  Grand  Junction 
R.  R.  may  cross,  but  not  to  interfere  with  location  and 
franchises  of. 

1867— (March  29).  Ch.  112  ;  12  S.  L.  222.  Required  to  erect  a  new 
station  house  in  Chelsea,  and  to  abandon  the  present 
site,  and  authorized  to  take  land  therefor,  with  restric- 
tion as  to  extension  towards  Union  Park.  [1867,  ch. 
342,  §  3  ;  12  S.  L.  353.] 

(April  25).  Ch.  170  ;  12  S.  L.  252,  §  14.  May  subscribe  for 
an  amount  not  exceeding  five  per  cent,  of  the  capital 
stock  of  the  Marginal  Freight  R.  R.  Co. 

(May  6).  Ch.  216  ;  12  S.  L.  274.  May  form  a  corporate  union 
with  the  Eastern  R.  R.  Co.  of  New  Hampshire.  [March 
v.  Eastern  R.  R.,  40  New  Hamp.  548  ;  43  id.  515.] 

§  2.  Residence  of  officers  for  service  of  process  with  liability 
to  jurisdiction. 

(May  29).  Ch.  287:  12  S.  L.  320,  §  5.  Gloucester  and 
Lanesville  R.  R.  Co.  may  sell  or  lease  its  franchise  to, 
or  contract  with,  for  use  of  rolling-stock;  the  E.  R.  R. 
Co.  may  increase  its  stock  therefor  by  $200,000. 

§  7.  The  E.  R.  R.  Co.  ma}r,  by  a  certain  vote,  subscribe  for  the 
stock  of  the  G.  &  L.  R.  R.  Co.  not  exceeding  $75,000. 

(June  1).  Ch.  313  ;  12  S.  L.  332,  §  2.  Harbor  lines  in  Lynn, 
with  reference  to. 

(June  1).  Ch.  335  ;  12  S.  L.  348,  §  1.  May  take  land  for  a 
double  track  from  Boston  to  the  state  line  in  Salisbury, 
under  certain  restrictions.  [1872,  ch.  36 ;  Acts  and 
Res.  34 ;  repeals  restriction  as  to  laying  double  track 
on  the  Saugus  Branch  R.  R.,  from  Maiden  to  Lynn.] 


Eastern  Railroad  Company.  153 

§  2.  May  straighten  its  railroad  in  Salem,  between  the  tunnel 
and  Beverly  bridge,  and  take  land  therefor. 

§  3.  Majr  make  solid  a  portion  of  its  pile  structure  over  Miller's 
River. 

§  4.  E.  R.  R.  Co.  and  Fitchburg  R.  R.  Co.  may  construct  a 
connecting  track  between  their  railroads  in  Charlestown, 
subject  to  the  approval  of  the  harbor  commissioners. 

§  5.  The  companies  not  to  apply  to  the  Supreme  Court  for  the 
appointment  of  commissioners,  or  to  use  the  road  of 
each  other. 

1867— (June  1).  Ch.  337;  12  S.  L.  350,  §  1.  Attorney-general  to 
compel  a  specific  performance  of  the  duties  and  liabilities 
of,  in  respect  to  Newburyport  bridge.  [1826,  ch.  164  ; 
6  S.  L.  448.  1846, ch.  245  ;  8  S.  L.  654.  ' 1847, ch. 203  ; 
8  S.  L.  787.  1864,  ch.  228;  11  S.  L.  572.  1869,  ch. 
421 ;  12  S.  L.  829.] 

(June  1).  Ch.  342  ;  12  S.  L.  353,  §  1.  Boston  and  Worcester 
R.  R.  Cor.,  in  varying  its  location  upon  the  route  of  the 
Grand  Junction  R.  R.,  restricted  as  to  the  land  of  the 
E.  R.  R.  Co. ;  and  the  E.  R.  R.  Co.  to  indemnify  the  B. 
&  W.  R.  R.  Cor.  against  certain  claims  for  damages. 
[1866,  ch.  278  ;  12  S.  L.  143.] 

§  2.  May  construct  a  railroad  from  its  location  in  Chelsea  to 
its  location  in  Somerville  over  the  location  of  the  Grand 
Junction  R.  R.,  not  interfering  with  certain  rights  of  the 
Boston  and  Worcester  R.  R.  Co. ;  use  by  several  com- 
panies of  the  roads  of  each  other  in  Somerville,  Charles- 
town,  Maiden,  Chelsea  and  East  Boston,  subject  to 
regulations  and  restrictions. 

§  3.  No  location  shall  be  made  under  this  act  within  twenty  feet 
of  Union  Park  in  Chelsea.    [1867,  ch.  112  ;  12S.L.222.] 

§  6.  Powers  and  liabilities  under  this  act. 

§  7.  Location  of  the  road  authorized  in  §  2  to  be  within,  one 
year. 

§  8.  Shall  widen  the  bridge  at  the  crossing  of  the  Salem  turn- 
pike in  Chelsea,  by  the  Eastern  and  Grand  Junction 
Railroads  ;  cost  of  widening  and  maintenance  how  to  he 
borne.  [1869,  ch.  256;  12  S.  L.  733;  widening  of 
bridge  to  be  by  October  1,  1869.] 

§  9.  Restrictions  as  to  lands  and  flats  of  the  Commonwealth, 
structures  below  high-water  mark,  and  interference  with 
navigation. 
20 


154  Eastern  Railroad  Company. 

1868— (March  12).  Ch.  58  ;  12  S.  L.  412.  Purchase  of  the  Rockport 
R.  R.  confirmed.  [1860,  ch.  32,  §  5  ;  11  S.  L.  18.] 
May  increase  capital  stock  therefor  by  an  amount  not 
exceeding  $200,000  ;  issue  of  shares. 

(March  27).  Ch.  89;  12  S.  L.  432,  §  1.  Shall  maintain  a 
flag  station  at  Knight's  Crossing  in  Newbury,  and  erect 
a  station  house,  with  authority  to  take  land  therefor. 
[Commonwealth  v.  Eastern  R.  R.  Co.,  103  Mass.  R.  254.] 

§  2.  Said  station  house  to  be  ready  by  Jul}-  1,  1868,  with  pen- 
alty for  delay. 

(April  13).  Ch.  118;  12  S.  L.  443,  §  1.  May  extend  its 
Lawrence  branch  from  its  terminus  in  North  Andover  to 
its  depot  grounds  in  Lawrence,  and  may  enter  with  said 
branch  on  Boston  and  Maine  R.  R.  in  L.,  with  a  recip- 
rocal right  in  Boston  and  Maine  R.  R.  as  to  said 
branch. 

§  2.  Powers  and  duties  in  regard  to  said  extension ;  may 
increase  its  capital  stock  by  an  amount  not  exceeding 
$300,000. 

§  3.  Concerning  crossing  of  Boston  and  Maine  R.  R.  by  said 
extension  at  North  Andover. 

§  4.  Location  between  the  Shawsheen  River  and  the  bridge  of 
the  Boston  and  Maine  R.  R.  across  the  Merrimack  River  ; 
provisions  as  to  bridges  across  the  streets  and  canals  of 
the  Essex  Co. 

§  5.  Connection  of  the  Boston  and  Maine  R.  R.  with  certain 
private  tracks  on  land  of  the  Essex  Co.  to  manufacturing 
establishments  shall  not  be  obstructed  ;  provisions  con- 
cerning crossings. 

(May  1).  Ch.  178;  12  S.  L.  474,  §  3.  Wakefield,  Melrose 
and  Maiden  R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on  any  railroad  oper- 
ated by  the  Eastern  R.  R.  Co. 

(May  26).  Ch.  261 ;  12  S.  L.  521.  Branch  track  of  D.  and 
R.  A.  Smith,  in  Newburyport,  may  be  connected  with, 
by  consent. 

(June  11).  Ch.  348  ;  12  S.  L.  576,  §  1.  Shall  erect  a  new 
station  house  on  Central  square  in  Lynn,  and  may  take 
land  therefor. 

§  2.  Proceedings  to  be  taken  in  case  of  neglect  to  erect  said 
station  house  within  six  months. 


Eastern  Railroad  Company.  155 

1869— (March  20).  Ch.  105;  12  S.  L.  644,  §  3.  Branch  track  of 
N.  M.  Jewett  and  others  may  be  connected  with,  by 
consent  in  writing. 

(April  17).  Ch.  175;  12  S.  L.  678,  §  3.  Amesbury  R.  R. 
Co.  may  enter  on,  in  Salisbury,  with  reciprocal  right 
in  the  E.  R.  R.  Co.  as  to  the  Amesbury  R.  R. ;  the  E. 
R.  R.  Co.  may  alter  its  location  and  grade  in  Salisbury 
to  make  said  connection,  and  build  a  bridge  over  the 
Powow  River. 

(April  22).     Ch.    183;  12   S.   L.    685,  §   3.     Essex   Branch 

R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  upon  the  E.  R.  R.,  or  its  Gloucester 

Branch. 
§  4.  Essex  Branch  R.  R.  Co.  may  sell  or  lease  its  franchise 

and  property  to  the  E.  R.  R.  Co. 
§  6.  E.  R.  R.  Co.  may^  subscribe  for  an  amount  not  exceeding 

one-third   of  the   capital   stock  of  the  Essex  Branch 

R.  R.  Co. 

(May  10).  Ch.  256;  12  S.  L.  733,  §  1.  Widening  of  the 
bridge  on  the  Salem  turnpike  road  in  Chelsea  required 
by  1867,  ch.  342,  §  8  ;  12  S.  L.  353,  shall  be  completed 
before  October  1,  1869. 

§  2.  Provisions  for  recovery  of  a  proportion  of  the  expense  of 
widening  from  the  Boston  and  Albany,  and  Boston  and 
Chelsea  R.  R.  companies. 

§  3.  Penalty  for  failure  to  comply  with  §  1. 

(May  19).  Ch.  291 ;  12  S.  L.  757,  §  3.  May  purchase  pas- 
senger station  in  Boston,  and  bridge,  and  also  certain 
land  in  Boston  and  Cambridge  from  the  Boston  and 
Lowell  R.  R.  Co.,  and  may  widen  said  bridge. 

§  4.  Ma}T  take  possession  of  certain  parts  of  the  land  in  Boston 
described  in  §  1. 

§  5.  Damages  to  land  owners  and  special  method  of  adjudicat- 
ing the  same. 

§  6.  Land  to  be  taken  within  three  years.  [1872,  ch.  356  ; 
Acts  and  Res.  334  ;  time  for  taking  land  extended  one 
year ;  rights  of  owners  to  possession  until  four  months 
after  notice.] 

§  7.  May  increase  capital  stock  not  exceeding  $1,000,000. 

§§  8,  9.  Required  to  construct  draws  forty-four  feet  wide  in 
bridges  crossing  Charles  and  Miller's  rivers,  in  lieu  of 
the  present.draw.  [1870,  ch.  301;  12  S.  L.  1020; 
draws  shall  be  38  feet  wide.] 


156  Eastern  Railroad  Company. 

1869— (June  12).     Ch.  398  ;  12  S.  L.  818,  §  3.     Xewburyport  City 

R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on. 
§  4.  N.  C.  R.  R.  Co.  may  sell,  lease  or  mortgage  its  road  and 

franchise  to  the  E.  R.  R.  Co.,  or  contract  for  use  of 

rolling-stock. 
§  6.  E.  R.  R.  Co.  ma}-,  by  a  certain  vote,  subscribe  for  stock  of 

the  N.  C.  R.  R.  Co.  to  an  amount  not  exceeding  §50,000. 

(June  21).  Ch.  421 ;  12  S.  L.  829,  §  5.  Not  released  from 
obligations  in  regard  to  Newburyport  bridge,  created  by 
law  or  contract.  [1826,  ch.  164  ;  6  S.  L.  448.  1846,  ch. 
245  ;  8  S.  L.  654.  1817,  ch.  203  ;  8  S.  L.  787.  1864, 
ch.  228  ;  11  S.  L.  572.     1867,  ch.  337  ;  12  S.  L.  350.] 

1870— (Feb.  7).  Ch.  9  ;  12  S.  L.  873,  §  2.  Branch  railroad  of  Bos- 
ton and  Lowell  R.  R.  Cor.,  from  Milk  Row  station,  in 
Somerville,  to  Mystic  River  R.  R.,  may  cross  at  grade, 
with  provisions  as  to  construction  and  maintenance  of 
crossings,  and  running  of  trains. 
§  3.  Boston  and  Lowell  R.  R.  Cor.  may  with  said  branch  rail- 
road enter  on,  with  reciprocal  right  in  the  E.  R.  R.  Co. 
as  to  said  Boston  and  Lowell  R.  R. 

(Feb.  17).  Ch.  23;  12  S.  L.  879.  Authority  of  proprietors 
of  tide  meadows  in  Salisbury,  to  construct  a  dike  at  in- 
tersection of  said  E.  R.  R.  with  the  town  creek. 

(March  23).  Ch.  129  ;  12  S.  L.  930,  §  1.  May  build  a  branch 
railroad  from  Essex  to  its  main  line,  or  to  its  Gloucester 
Branch. 

§  2.  May  increase  its  capital  stock  therefor,  by  an  amount  not 
exceeding  $150,000. 

§  3.  Town  of  Essex  may  raise  money  for  said  branch  railroad. 

§  4.  Said  town  may  contract  with  E.  R.  R.  Co.  therefor,  and 
raise  money  b}*  loan  or  tax. 

§  5.  Act  not  to  take  effect  unless  accepted  by  the  E.  R.  R.  Co. 
within  four  months. 

§  6.  Location  of  said  branch  to  be  in  three  months,  and  the 
construction  of  the  same  to  make  void  the  act  incorpo- 
rating the  Essex  Br.  R.  R.  Co. 

(April  9).  Ch.  164  ;  12  S.  L.  951,  §  2.  Asbury  Grove  R.  R. 
Co.  may  enter  on,  in  Hamilton,  with  reciprocal  right  in 
E.  R.  R.  Co.,  as  to  said  A.  G.  R.  R. ;  and  said  E.  R.  R. 
Co.  ma}'  hire,  or  purchase,  or  contract  for  the  construc- 
tion of. 


Eastern  Railroad  Company.  157 

1870— (April  22).  Res.  ch.  23  ;  Acts  and  Res.  327.  Demand  to  be 
made  by  the  treasurer  of  the  Commonwealth  for  pay- 
ment of  principal  and  interest  of  scrip  and  suit  therefor. 

[1837,  ch.  190 ;  7  S.  L.  794. 

1838,  ch.  193;  8  S.  L.    78. 

1839,  ch.    74;  8  S.  L.  107. 
1844,  ch.  133 ;  8  S.  L.  372. 

1852,  Res.  ch.  82;  Acts  and  Res.  301. 

1857,  ch.  220 ;  10  S.  L.  728. 

1873,  Resolve,  ch.  27 ;  Acts  and  Res.  924.  Discontinuance  of  proceedings  against.] 

1870— (June  1).     Ch.  301 ;  12  S.  L.  1020.     Width  of  draws  across 
Charles.and  Miller's  rivers,  required  by  1869,  ch.  291 ; 
12  S.  L.  757,  to  be  38  feet. 
§  2.  Concerning  report  upon  wants  of  navigation  and  terminal 
facilities  in  Boston. 

1871— (April  14).     Ch.   184;  Acts  and  Res.  557,  §  1.     Provisions 
for  crossing  at  grade  by  the  Massachusetts  Central  R.  R. 
Co. 
§§  4,  5.  M.  C.  R.  R.  Co.  may  connect  with,  enter  on  and  use, 
with  consent,  and  purchase  land  of. 

(May  5).  Ch.  248  ;  Acts  and  Res.  598,  §  3.  Forest  River 
R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on  and  use  the  E.  R.  R.  and  its 
Marblehead  branch,  with  a  reciprocal  right  in  said  E. 
R.  R.  Co.,  as  to  said  F.  R.  R.  R. 

§  4.  F.  R.  R.  R.  Co.  may  lease  its  franchise  and  property  to. 

(May  25).  Ch.  337;  Acts  and  Res.  669,  §  1.  Shall  con- 
struct a  draw  of  a  certain  width  and  location,  in  its 
bridge  across  Annisquam  River  in  Gloucester. 

§  2.  This  act  not  binding  until  said  town  has  constructed  a  cer- 
tain draw  in  the  public  way  over  the  canal,  and  cleared 
out  the  canal  to  a  certain  depth. 

§  3.  Provisions  for  recovery  of  cost,  in  case  §  2  is  not  complied 
with. 

§  4.  Construction  of  draw  required  by  §  1,  to  be  within  four 
months  after  §  2  is  complied  with. 

§  5.  The  act  to  be  void  in  a  certain  event. 

1872— (Feb.  24).  Ch.  36,  Acts  and  Res.  34.  Repeals  that  part  of 
1867,  ch.  335  ;  12  S.  L.  348,  which  forbids  the  laying 
of  double  track  on  the  Saugus  Branch,  between  Maiden 
ana?  Lynn. 


158  Eastern  Railroad  Company. 

1872— (April  9).  Ch.  182,  Acts  and  Res.  133.  Amending  1865, 
ch.  141,  §  2 ;  11  S.  L.  667,  by  new  location  of  Marble- 
head  and  Lynn  R.  R.  in  Swampscott,  from  the  E.  R.  R. 
to  the  Marblehead  branch. 

(April  12).  Ch.  194,  Acts  and  Res.  142.  May  construct 
wharves  in  Salem,  with  the  right  to  lay  vessels  by  the 
same,  subject  to  1866,  ch._149,  §  4 ;  and  1869,  ch.  432. 

(May  7).  Ch.  356  ;  Acts  and  Res.  334,  §§  1,  2.  May  take 
certain  land  in  Boston  for  a  passenger  depot  and  ter- 
minal facilities,  occupied  b}'  the  Boston  and  Maine  R.  R., 
under  certain  conditions  ;  restriction  as  to  its  use  ;  dam- 
ages to  land-owners,  including  the  Commonwealth. 

§  3.  Time  for  taking  land  under  1869,  ch.  291 ;  12  S.  L.  757, 
extended  one  year. 

§  4.  May  increase  capital  stock,  not  exceeding  $2,000,000,  for 
the  purposes  of  this  act. 

1873 — (April  14).  Resolve,  ch.  27;  Acts  and  Res.  924.  Discon- 
tinuance of  legal  proceedings  against,  under  1870  ch.  23  ; 
Acts  and  Res.  327. 

(May  2).  Ch.  264;  Acts  and  Res.  692.  Boston  Land  Co. 
ma}',  for  excluding  tide-water  from  marsh  lands,  fill  the 
creek  between  Breed's  Island  and  Revere,  where  it  is 
crossed  by  the  E.  R.  R. 

(June  11).  Ch.  357  ;  Acts  and  Res.  879,  §  1.  May  make  cer- 
tain contracts  and  exchanges  of  lands  and  franchises,  in 
Somerville,  Charlestown  and  Boston,  with  other  com- 
panies, and  alter  location  for  discontinuing  grade  cross- 
ings and  accommodating  terminal  business,  and  paj* 
mone}',  and  increase  capital  stock  therefor  to  the  amount 
expended — the  authority  subject  to  the  approval  of  the 
railroad  commissioners. 

§  2.  The  structures  over  tide-water  to  be  subject  to  the  approval 
of  the  harbor  commissioners,  and  to  general  laws. 

§  3.  Lands  may,  for  said  purposes,  be  purchased  or  condemned 
in  mode  prescribed,  and  if  covered  b}'  tide-water,  by 
approval  of  the  harbor  commissioners  and  the  governor 
and  council,  with  a  further  provision  as  to  the  Boston 
and  Lowell  R.  R.  Cor. 


Portland,  Saco  and  Portsmouth  Railroad  Company.     159 

§  4.  Reports  to  be  made  of  doings  under  the  act,  to  the  railroad 
commissioners  and  by  said  commissioners  to  the  next 
legislature. 

1873— (June  11).  Ch.  360  ;  Acts  and  Res.  882,  §  1.  May  construct 
additional  tracks  for  freight  purposes,  in  Charlestown, 
in  mode  prescribed, — and  fill  land  and  flats,  subject  to 
certain  rights  of  the  Commonwealth  in  the  state  prison 
lands  as  defined. 

§  2.  May,  within  a  year,  take  certain  land  for  a  freight  station 
in  Charlestown,  and  close  up  streets  crossing  the  same, 
the  owners  of  estates  taken  being  entitled  to  abandon 
the  whole  to  the  company. 

§  3.  Mode  of  assessing  damages  for  the  land  taken. 

§  4.  May  increase  capital  stock  to  amount  expended,  not  ex- 
ceeding $1,000,000. 

§  5.  Land  taken  not  to  be  exempt  from  taxation. 

§  6.  Land  covered  by  tide-water  to  be  taken,  with  approval  of 
the  harbor  commissioners,  and  compensation  for  Com- 
monwealth's land  to  be  made  to  the  satisfaction  of  the 
governor  and  council. 


EASTERN     RAILROAD     COMPANY. 
(A  NEW  HAMPSHIRE  CORPORATION.) 

1867— (May  6).  Ch.  216  ;  12  S.  L.  274.  May  form  corporate  union 
with  the  Eastern  R.  R.  Co.  of  Massachusetts.  [March 
v.  Eastern  R.  R.  Co.,  40  New  Hamp.  R.  548  ;  43  id.  515.] 

See  ^Eastern  R.  R.  Co.  of  Massachusetts. 


PORTLAND,    SACO   AND    PORTSMOUTH    RAILROAD   COMPANY. 
(A   MAINE    CORPORATION.) 

1847— (March  11).  Ch.  70  ;  8  S.  L.  721.  Boston  and  Maine  R.  R. 
Co.  and  the  Eastern  R.  R.  Co.  may  contract  with,  for 
the  use  and  maintenance  of.  and  the  transportation  of 
persons  and  freight  upon. 

See  Boston  and  Maine  R.  R.  Co. 
Eastern  R.  R.  Co. 


160  Saugus  Branch  Railroad  Company. 


SATJG-US    BRANCH   RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1848—  (April  28.)     Ch.  231  ;  8  S.  L.  956.     Original  charter. 
§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 

§  2.  Location  from  Sweetser's  mills  in  Saugus  to  Boston  and 
Maine  R.  11.  in  Maiden. 

[1850,  ch.  113 ;  9  S.  L.  160.  Route  defined. 

1851,  ch.  155 ;  9  S.  L.  321.  Extension  to  Flax  Pond  in  Lynn. 

1851,  ch.  306;  9  S.  L.  401.  New  location  authorized  within  three  months. 

1852,  ch.  164 ;  9  S.  L.  502.  Change  of  location  connecting  with  Eastern  R.  R. 

in  Lynn. 
1855,  ch.  227 ;  10  S.  L.  353.    Dijcontinuance  of  a  part  in  Maiden  authorized.] 

§  3.  Capital  stock  not  to  exceed  $120,000  ;  may  hold  real  and 
personal  estate.  [1851,  ch.  155  ;  9  S.  L.  321,  §  3  ;  in- 
crease of  $40,000  authorized.] 

§  4.  Organization  and  location  to  be  within  two  years,  and 
completion  within  four  years.  [1850,  ch.  113  ;  9  S.  L. 
160;  location  to  be  by  October  28,  1850.  1852,  ch. 
164  ;  9  S.  L.  502  ;  time  for  completion  extended  to  May 
1,  1853.] 

§  5.  Subject  to  use  by  other  companies  under  legislative  au- 
thority, with  a  proviso. 

1850— (March  23).     Ch.  113  ;  9  S.  L.  160,  §  1.     Route  from  Sweet- 
ser's mills  in  Saugus,  to  Boston  and  Maine  R.  R.  defined. 
§  2.  Location  to  be  on  or  before  October  28,  1850. 

1851— (May  15).  Ch.  155  ;  9  S.  L.  321,  §  1.  Extension  from  Sweet- 
ser's mills  in  Saugus,  to  Flax  Pond  in  Lynn,  authorized. 
[1852,  ch.  164 ;  9  S.  L.  502,  §  2  ;  change  of  location  so 
as  to  connect  with  the  Eastern  R.  R.  in  Ljmn.] 

§  2,  Privileges  and  liabilities  as  to  extension. 

§  3.  Capital  stock  may  be  increased  by  $40,000. 

§  4.  Location  of  extension  to  be  within  one  year,  and  comple- 
tion within  two  3*ears. 

§  5.  Conditions  precedent  to  commencement  of  construction. 

(May  24).  Ch.  306  ;  9  S.  L.  401.  May  make  and  file  new 
location  within  three  months. 

1852— (April  30).     Ch.  164  ;  9  S.  L.  502,  §  1.     Time  for  completion 
extended  to  Ma}r  1,  1853. 
§  2.  Power  to  change  location  of  extension  authorized  by  1851, 
ch.  155  ;  9  S.  L.  321,  so  as  to  cross  the  Salem  turnpike 
to  the  Eastern  R.  R.  in  Lynn. 


Marblehead  Branch  Railroad.  161 

§  3.  May  dispose  of  its  franchise  to  the  Eastern  R.  R.  Co., 
which  may  increase  its  capital  stock  on  such  transfer  by 
$160,000.    [Sale  confirmed,  1858,  ch.  18  ;  10  S.  L.  784.] 

1853— (March  19).  Ch.  61 ;  9  S.  L.  596.  Terminus  of  Maiden 
canal  at  the  southerly  side  of,  in  Maiden. 

1854— (April  15).  Ch.  310 :  10  S.  L.  170,  §  1.  Eastern  R.  R.  Co., 
authorized  to  construct  a  railroad  from  a  point  near 
the  junction  of  the  S.  B.  R.  R.  with  the  Boston  and 
Maine  R.  R.     [1855,  ch.  227  ;  10  S.  L.  353.] 

1855— (April  26).  Ch.  227;  10  S,  L.  353.  Eastern  R.  R.  Co.  and 
the  S.  B.  R.  R.  Co.  may  discontinue  the  part  of  the  S. 
B.  R.  R.  between  its  junction  with  the  Boston  and 
Maine  R.  R.,  in  Maiden,  and  a  point  on  said  S.  B. 
R.  R.,  2,500  feet  distant  from  said  junction ;  the  act  to 
be  void  if  the  extension  authorized  by  1854,  ch.  310 ; 
10  S.  L.  170,  is  not  constructed. 

1858— (Feb.  13).  Ch.  18  ;  10  S.  L.  784.  Sale  of  the  franchise  and 
property  of,  to  the  Eastern  R.  R.  Co.,  under  1852,  ch. 
164  ;  9  S.  L.  502,  confirmed. 

1867— (June  1).  Ch.  335 ;  12  S.  L.  348,  §  1.  Eastern  R.  R.  Co. 
not  authorized  to  lay  a  double  track  on  the  S.  B.  R.  R. 
from  Maiden  to  Lynn.  [This  provision  repealed  by 
1872,  ch.  36  ;  Acts  and  Res.  34.] 

1872— (Feb.  24).  Ch.  36  ;  Acts  and  Res.  34.  .  So  much  of  1867,  ch. 
335,  §  1 ;  12  S.  L.  348,  as  refuses  authority  to  lay  a 
double  track  from  Maiden  to  Lynn  repealed,      v 

See  Eastern  R.  R.  Co. 


MARBLEHEAD    BRANCH    RAILROAD. 
(NOT   A   CORPORATION,    BUT   A    BRANCH    OF   THE    EASTERN    R.   R.  CO.) 

1871— (May  5).  Ch.  248;  Acts  and  Res.  598,  §§  2,  3.  Forest 
River  R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on. 

1872 — (April  9).  Ch.  182  ;  Acts  and  Res.  133.  Location  of  the 
Marblehead  and  Lynn  R.  R.,  from  the  Eastern  R.  R.,  in 
Swampscott,  to  the  M.  B.  R.  R.,  in  Marblehead. 

See  Eastern  R.  R.  Go. 
21 


162  Marblehead  and  Lynn  Railroad  Company. 

MAEBLEHEAD    AND    LYNN    BRANCH   RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1847— (April  20).     Ch.  204;  8  S.  L.  787.     Original  charter. 

§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 

§  2.  Capital  stock  not  to  exceed  $125,000  ;  may  hold  real  and 
personal  estate. 

§  3.  Location  from  Marblehead  to  Eastern  R.  R.,  in"  Lynn. 

§  4.  Organization  and  location  to  be  within  one  year,  and  com- 
pletion within  three  years. 

§  5.  May  enter  on  Eastern  R.  R.  in  L}Tnn. 

§  6.  Reduction  of  tolls  by  the  legislature. 

§  7.  Subject  to  use  \>y  other  companies  under  legislative 
authority. 


MARBLEHEAD    AND    LYNN    RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1865— (April  8).     Ch.  141 ;  11  S.  L.  667.     Original  charter. 
§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 

§  2.  Location   from   Marblehead   to    Eastern   R.   R.,   east   of 
Swampscott  station.     [Change  of  location  authorized  by 

1872,  ch.  182  ;  Acts  and  Res.  133.] 

§  3.  Said  M.  and  L.   R.  R.  Co.,  and  the  E.  R.  R.  Co.,  may 

enter  on  each  other. 
§  4.  Capital  stock  not  to  exceed  $250,000  ;  may  hold  real  and 

personal  estate. 
§  5.  May  sell  or  lease  its  railroad  and  franchise  to  said  E.  R. 

R.  Co.,  which  may  increase  its  capital  stock  therefor  by 

$250,000. 

1867—  (March  29).     Ch.  Ill  ;  12  S.  L.  222,  §  1.     Town  of  Marble- 
head may  loan  its  credit  to,  or  subscribe  to  the  capital 
stock  of,  not  exceeding  $50,000. 
§  2.  Said  town  may  raise  money  therefor,  by  loan  or  tax. 

1869— (Feb.  13).  Ch.  18;  12  S.  L.  600,  revives  1865,  ch.  141  ;  11 
S.  L.  667,  and  grants  one  year  for  organization,  two 
years  for  location,  and  four  years  for  construction. 
[Time  extended,   1871,  ch.   254;    Acts  and  Res.  602. 

1873,  ch.  3  ;  Acts  and  Res.  478.] 

1871 — (May  5).  Ch.  254;  Acts  and  Res.  602.  Time  for  organiza- 
tion and  location  extended  two  years. 


North  Beverly  Branch  Railroad  Company.  163 

1872— (April  9).  Ch.  182  ;  Acts  and  Res.  133.  Authorizes  a  loca- 
tion from  its  junction  with  the  track  of  the  Eastern  R. 
R.,  in  Swampscott,  to  the  Marblehead  Branch  of  the  E. 
R.  R.  Co.,  in  Marblehead,  under  the  provisions  of  the 
General  Railroad  Law,  1872,  ch.  53 — this  location  to  be 
instead  of  that  authorized  by  1865,  ch.  141 ;  11  S.  L. 
677. 

1873— (Jan.  28).  Ch.  3  ;  Acts  and  Res.  478.  Time  for  completion 
extended  to  May  5,  1874. 


FOREST   RIVER   RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1871 — (May  5).     Ch.  248  ;  Acts  and  Res.  598.     Original  charter. 

§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 

§  2.  Location  from  the  Eastern  R.  R.,  in  Salem,  to  the  Marble- 
head branch  of  the  E.  R.  R.,  northerly  from  its  inter- 
section with  the  Forest  River  road. 

§  3.  May  enter  on  the  E.  R.  R.,  with  reciprocal  right  in  the  E. 
R.  R.  Co. 

§  4.  May  lease  its  railroad  and  franchise  to  the  E.  R.  R.  Co. 

§  5.  Capital  stock  not  to  be  less  than  $10,000,  nor  more  than 
$25,000. 

§  6.  Location  to  be  within  one  year,  and  construction  within 
two  years. 


NORTH   BEVERLY   BRANCH    RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1851— (May  23).     Ch.  242  ;  9  S.  L.  357.     Original  charter. 

§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 

§  2.  Location  from  the  Eastern  R.  R.,  in  Beverly,  sixty  rods 
south  of  North  Beverly  depot,  to  Wenham  Pond. 

§  3.  May  enter  on  the  E.  R.  R. 

§  4.  May  cross  county  road  at  grade  or  on  a  level. 

§  5.  Capital  stock  to  be  $40,000 ;  restriction  on  the  issue  of 
shares  ;  may  hold  real  and  personal  estate. 

§  6.  Location  to  be  within  one  year,  and  construction  within 
two  years. 

§  7.  Subject  to  use  by  other  companies,  under  legislative  au- 
thority. 

§  8.  Conditions  precedent  to  the  commencement  of  construc- 
tion. 


164  Gloucester  Branch  Railroad. 


WENHAM   LAKE   BBANCH   BAELBOAD    COMPANY. 

1863— (March  26).     Ch.  Ill  ;  11  S.  L.  383.     Original  charter. 

§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 

§  2.  Location  from  Beverly  or  Wenham,  northerly  of  the  North 
Beverly  depot  of  the  Eastern  R.  R.,  to  the  ice  houses  of 
B.  C.  Raymond,  near  Wenham  Lake,  with  right  to  enter 
on  Eastern  R.  R.,  by  consent. 

§  3.  Capital  stock  not  to  exceed  610,000 ;  may  hold  real  and 
personal  estate. 

§  4.  Location  to  be  within  one  }~ear,  and  construction  within 
two  years.  [1865,  ch.  79;  11  S.  L.  637;  time  for 
construction  extended  to  April  1,  1867.] 

1865— (March  16).     Ch.  79:  11  S.  L.  637.     Time  for  construction 
extended  to  April  1,  1867. 


GLOTJCESTEB   BBABTCH   BAXLBOAD. 
(NOT   A  CORPORATION,    BUT    A  BRANCH   OF   THE   EASTERN  R.    R.   CO.) 

1845— (March  26).  Ch.  246;  8  S.  L.  517,  §  1.  Eastern  R.  R. 
Co.  may  construct  a  branch  railroad  from  Gloucester, 
through  Manchester,  Beverly,  Essex,  Hamilton  and 
Wenham,  or  either  of  said  towns,  to  the  Eastern  R.  R., 
with  leave  to  extend  from  Gloucester  to  Rockport. 
§  2.  Increase  of  the  capital  stock  of  the  E.  R.  R.  Co.  to  the 
amount  of  $500,000  authorized. 

1853— (May  16).     Ch.  348;  9  S.  L.  736,  §§  2,  5.     Rockport  R.  R. 
Co.  may  enter  on.     [1860,  ch.  32  ;  11  S.  L.  18.] 

1856— (May  28).     Ch.  203  ;  10  S.  L.  564.     Highway  in  Manchester 
across,  authorized. 

I860— (Feb.  20).     Ch.  32;  11  S.  L.  18,  §  2.     Rockport  R.  R.  Co. 
may  enter  on.     [1853,  ch.  348  ;  9  S.  L.  736.] 

1866— (March  3).     Ch.  58  ;  12  S.  L.  22,  §  3.     Chebacco  Branch  R. 
R.  Co.  may  enter  on,  with  consent. 

1867— (May  29).     Ch.   287;  12   S.  L.   320,  §   4.     Gloucester  and 
Lanesville  R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on. 


Rockport  Railroad  Company,  J¥o.  1.  165 

1869— (April  22).     Ch.  183;  12  S.  L.  685,  §  3.  '  Essex  Branch  R. 
R.  Co.  may  enter  on. 

1870— (March  23).     Ch.  129  ;  12  S.  L.  930.     Eastern  R.  R.  Co.  may- 
build  a  branch  from  Essex  to. 

See  Eastern  R.  R.  Co. 


ROCKPORT    RAILROAD    COMPAITZ',    No.   1. 

1853— (May  16).     Ch.  348  ;  9  S.  L.  736.     Original  charter. 
§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 
§  2.  Location  from  Rockport  to  Gloucester  Branch  R.  R.  in 

Gloucester. 
§  3.  Capital  stock  not  to  exceed  $200,000  ;  may  hold  real  and 

personal  estate. 
§  4.  Organization  and  location  to  be  within  two  years,  and 

construction  within  four  years.     [1855,  ch.  179  ;   10  S. 

L.  340;  extends  time  to  June  1,  1856.     1856,  ch.  94; 

10  S.  L.  519  ;  extends  time  to  June  1,  1857.] 
§  5.  May   enter   on   the   Eastern   R.  R.    and   the   Gloucester 

Branch  R.  R. 
§  6.  May  transfer  or  lease  road  and  property  to  the  Eastern 

R.  R.  Co. 

1855— (April  14).     Ch.  179  ;  10  S.  L.  340,  §  1.     Time  for  location 
and  construction  extended  to  June  1,  1856. 
§  2.  May  issue  and  sell  bonds  to  the  amount  of  $50,000,  and 
mortgage  the  railroad  to  secure  the  same. 

(May  18).  Ch.  395  ;  10  S.  L.  434.  Town  of  Rockport  may 
subscribe  to  the  capital  stock  of,  to  the  amount  of 
$20,000,  and  raise  money  therefor  by  loan  or  tax. 

1856— (April  3).     Ch.  94  ;  10  S.  L.  519.     Time  for  location  and  con 
struction  extended  to  June  1,  1857. 

See  Rockport  R.  R.  Co.,  No.  2, 


166  Rockport  Railroad  Company,  No.  2. 


ROCKPORT    RAILROAD    COMPANY,    No.    2. 

I860— (Feb.  20).     Ch.  32  ;  11  S.  L.  18.     Original  charter. 

§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 

§  2.  Location  from  Rockport  to  Gloucester  Branch  R.  R.  in 
Gloucester,  with,  right  to  enter  on  said  G.  B.  R.  R. 

§  3.  Capital  stock  not  to  exceed  $200,000  ;  may  hold  real  and 
personal  estate. 

§  4.  Location  to  be  within  two  years,  and  construction  within 
three  j^ears. 

§  5.  May  sell  and  transfer  its  franchise,  or  lease  its  road  and 
other  property  to  the  Eastern  R.  R.  Co.,  or  other  com- 
pany. [1868,  ch.  58  ;  12  S.  L.  412 ;  confirms  sale  to 
E.  R.  R.  Co.] 

(Feb.  24).  Ch.  34;  11  S.  L.  20.  Town  of  Rockport  may 
subscribe  to  the  capital  stock  of,  not  exceeding  $50,000, 
and  raise  money  therefor  by  loan  or  tax.  [1862,  ch.  78  ; 
11    S.  L.  284;    authorizes    additional   subscription   of 

$25,000.] 

1862— (March  22).  Ch.  78;  11  S.  L.  284.  Town  of  Rockport 
authorized  to  make  an  additional  subscription  of  $25,000, 
and  to  raise  money  therefor  by  loan  or  tax. 

1863— (March  12).  Ch.  82;  11  S.  L.  368,  §  1.  Town  of  Rock- 
port, represented  by  the  selectmen  at  corporate  meet- 
ings, may  choose  a  majority  of  the  directors  while  owning 
three-fourths  of  the  capital  stock. 
§  2.  The  provisions  of  §  5,  ch.  63,  of  the  General  Statutes  not 
to  apply  to,  so  far  as  inconsistent  with  the  preceding 
section. 

1867— (May  29).  Ch.  287  ;  12  S.  L.  320,  §§  2,  4.  Gloucester  and 
Lanesville  R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on. 

1868— (March  12).    Ch.  58;  12  S.  L.  412.     Sale  of,  to  the  Eastern 
R.  R.  Co.,  under  1860,  ch.  32,  §  5  ;  11  S.  L.  18,  con- 
firmed ;    the   said   E.  R.  R.  Co.   being   authorized   to 
increase  its  capital  stock  by  $200,000. 
§  2.  Restriction  on  the  issue  of  shares. 

See  Rockport  R.  R.  Co.,  No.  1. 
Eastern  R.  R.  Co. 


Gloucester  and  Lanesville  Railroad  Company.  167 


GLOUCESTER    AND    LANESVILLE    RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1867— (May  29).     Ch.  287  ;  12  S.  L.  320.     Original  charter. 

§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 

§  2.  Location  from  the  Gloucester  Branch  R.  R.,  or  the  Rock- 
port  R.  R.,  in  Gloucester,  to  the  village  of  Lanesville, 
in  said  G.       \ 

§  3.  Drawbridges  required  as  directed  by  the  county  com- 
missioners. 

§  4.  May  enter  the  Gloucester  Branch,  or  the  Rockport  R.  R. 

§  5.  May  sell  or  lease  its  road  and  property  to  the  Eastern  R.  R. 
Co.,  or  contract  with  the  E.  R.  R.  Co.  for  use  of  its 
rolling-stock ;  said  E.  R.  R.  Co.  being  authorized  to 
increase  its  capital  stock  therefor  by  $200,000. 

§  6.  Capital  stock  not  to  exceed  $200,000  ;  may  hold  real  and 
and  personal  estate. 

§  7.  E.  R.  R.  Co.  may  subscribe  to  the  capital  stock  of,  not 
exceeding  $75,000. 

§  8  Town  of  Gloucester  may  subscribe  to,  not  exceeding 
$50,000. 

§  9.  Location  to  be  within  two  years,  and  construction  within 
four  years.  [1869,  ch.  282  ;  12  S.  L.  753  ;  time  for  loca- 
tion extended  to  June  1,  1872,  and  for  construction  to 
June  1,  1874.  1872,  ch.  39  ;  Acts  and  Res.  35  ;  time  for 
location  extended  to  June  1,  1875,  and  for  completion 
to  June  1,  1877.] 

1869— (May  15).  Ch.  282  ;  12  S.  L.  753.  Time  for  location  extended 
to  June  1,  1872,  and  for  completion  to  June  1,  1874. 

1872— (Feb.  26).  Ch.  39  ;  Acts  and  Res.  35.  Time  for  location  ex- 
tended to  June  1,  1875,  and  for  completion  to  June  1, 
1877. 

See  Eastern  R.  B.  Co. 


ESSEX   BRANCH   RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1869— (April  22).     Ch.  183  ;  12  S.  L.  685.     Original  charter. 
§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 
§  2.  Location  from  Essex  to  a  point  on  the  Eastern  R.  R.,  or 

its  Gloucester  Branch. 
§  3.  May  enter  on  and  use  either  of  the  said  railroads. 
§  4.  May  sell  or  lease  its  franchise  and  property  to  the  E.  R. 
R.  Co.  '    '■  ' 


'/ 


168  Asbury  Grove  Railroad  Company. 

§  5.  Capital  stock  not  to  exceed  $200,000  ;  may  hold  real  and 
personal  estate. 

§  6.  Eastern  R.  R.  Co.  may  subscribe  for  an  amount  not  ex- 
ceeding one-third  of  the  capital  stock. 

§  7.  Town  of  Essex  may  subscribe  for  capital  stock  of,  to  the 
amount  of  $50,000. 

§  8.  Said  town  may  pay  therefor  from  its  treasury,  and  raise 
the  money  b}^  loan  or  tax. 

§  9.  Representation  of  said  town  as  a  stockholder  at  corporate 
meetings. 

§  10.  Location  to  be  within  three  years,  and  construction 
within  five  years.  [1870,  ch.  129  ;  12  S.  L.  930 ;  act 
of  incorporation  to  be  void  in  a  certain  event.] 

1870— (March  23).  Ch.  129  ;  12  S.  L.  930,  §  6.  Act  of  incorpora- 
tion to  be  void  on  the  construction  by  the  Eastern  R.  R. 
Co.  of  a  branch  railroad  from  Essex  to  its  main  line  or 
its  Gloucester  branch,  and  the  opening  of  the  same  for 
use. 

1871— (May  26).  Ch.  357;  Acts  and  Res.  703.  May  mortgage 
propert}'  and  franchise,  for  $40,000,  on  certain  con- 
ditions. 


ASBURY    GROVE   RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1870— (April  9).     Ch.  164  ;  12  S.  L.  951.     Original  charter. 

§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 

§  2.  Location  from  Eastern  R.  R.,  near  its  depot  in  Hamilton, 
to  the  Asbury  Grove  camp-ground  in  Hamilton,  with 
reciprocal  right  in  said  A.  G.  R.  R.  Co.,  and  the  E.  R. 
R.  Co.  to  enter  on  each  other,  and  with  right  in  the  for- 
mer, to  lease  or  sell  its  road,  franchise  and  property  to 
the  latter  company,  which  ma}'  contract  for  the  con- 
struction of  the  railroad. 

§  3.  Subject  as  to  part  on  land  of  Asbury  Camp-Meeting  Asso- 
ciation to  its  regulation ;  and  said  association  may 
subscribe  to  its  capital  stock. 

§  4.  Capital  stock  not  to  exceed  $50,000. 

§  5.  Location  to  be  within  two  years,  and  construction  within 
four  years. 


Chebacco  Branch  Railroad  Company,  Nos.  1  &  2.      169 


CHEBAOCO   BRANCH    RAILROAD    COMPANY,   No.    1. 

1848— (April  20).     Ch.  128  ;  8  S.  L.  909.     Original  charter. 

§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 

§  2.  Location  from  Great,  or  Foster's  bridge  in  Essex,  to  East- 
ern R.  R.  in  Ipswich,  or  Hamilton,  near  22d  milestone 
from  Boston. 

§  3.  Capital  stock  not  to  exceed  $50,000,  with  power  to  hold 
real  and  personal  estate. 

§  4.  May  enter  on  said  E.  R.  R. 

§  5.  Subject  to  use  by  other  companies,  under  legislative  au- 
thorit3r. 

§  6.  Organization  and  location  to  be  within  two  years,  and  con- 
struction within  three  years. 

§  7.  May  transfer  property  and  franchise  to  the  said  E.  R.  R. 
Co.,  with  authority  in  the  latter  to  increase  its  capital 
stock  therefor  by  $50,000. 

§  8.  Reduction  of  tolls  by  the  legislature. 

See  Chebacco  Branch  R.  R.  Co.,  Nos.  2  and  3. 


CHEBACCO    BRANCH    RAILROAD    COMPANY,   No.    2. 

1854— (March  3).     Ch.  54  ;  10  S.  L.  23.     Original  charter. 

§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 

§  2.  Location  from  Essex  to  Danvers  and  Georgetown  R.  R.  in 
Wenham  or  Danvers,  with  authority  to  cross  the  Eastern 
R<  R.,  and  enter  on  said  E.  R.  R.,  and  said  D.  &  G.  R.  R. 

§  3.  Capital  stock  to  be  $90,000  ;  may  hold  real  and  personal 
estate. 

§  4.  May  lease  to,  contract  for  running  with,  and  receive  to  a 
limited  amount,  subscriptions  to  its  capital  stock  from 
said  E.  R.  R.  Co.,  and  said  D.  &  G.  R.  R.  Co.,  with  a 
proviso. 

§  5.  Location  to  be  within  one  year,  and  construction  within 
three  }rears. 

§  6.  Subject  to  use  by  other  companies,  under  legislative  au- 
thority. 

See  Chebacco  Branch  R.  R.  Co.,  Nos.  1  and  3. 
22 


170  Newburyport  City  Railroad  Company. 

OHEBAOCO   BRANCH   RAILROAD    COMPANY,    No.    3. 

1866— (March  3).     Ch.  58  ;  12  S.  L.  22.     Original  charter. 
§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 
§  2.  Location  from  Essex  to  Eastern  R.  R.,  near  the  22d  mile 

post,  or  to  Gloucester  Branch  R.  R. 
§  3.  May  enter  on  the  Eastern  R.  R.,  or  Gloucester  Branch  R. 

R.,  with  consent  of  E.  R.  R.  Co. 
§  4.  May  sell  and  transfer  its  franchise,  or  lease  its  road  for  a 

limited  time,  or  perpetually,  'to  the  E.  R.  R.  Co. 
§  5.  Capital  stock  not  to  exceed  $200,000. 
§  6.  E.  R.  R.  Co.  may  hold  a  portion  of  capital  stock,  not 

exceeding  one-third. 
§  7.  Town  of  Essex  may  subscribe  for  a  limited  amount  of 

capital  stock  of,  in  manner  prescribed. 
§  8.  Said  town  may  raise  money  therefor  by  loan  or  tax. 
§  9.  Representation  of  said  town  at  corporate  meetings. 
§  10.  Location  to  be  within  two  years,  and  construction  within 

four  years. 

See  Chebacco  Branch  R.  R.  Co.,  Nos.  1  and  3. 


NEWBURYPORT    CITY   RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1869— (June  12).     Ch.  398  ;  12  S.  L.  818.     Original  charter. 
§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 
§  2.  Location  from  Newbury  port  R.  R.,  or  Eastern  R.  R.  in 

(Salisbury)    Newbury  or  Newburyport,  to   Merrimack 

River,  at  tide-water  in  said  Newburyport.     [1870,  ch. 

357  ;  12  S.  L  1045,  amended.] 
§  3.  May  enter  on  said  N.  R.  R.,  or  Eastern  R.  R.  (or  both.) 

[1870,  ch.  357 ;  12  S.  L.  1045,  amended.] 
§  4.  May  sell,  lease  or  mortgage  road  and  franchise  to  E.  R. 

R.  Co.,  or  Boston  and  Maine  R.  R.  Co.  (or  jointly),  or 

contract  for  use  of  rolling-stock  (or  for  the  operation  of 

the  road).     [1870,  ch.  357  ;  12  S.  L.  1045,  amended.] 
§  5.  Capital  stock  not  to  exceed  $100,000. 
§  6.  Said  E.  R.  R.  Co.,  and  B.  &  M.  R.  R.  Co.,  may  subscribe 

to  the  capital  stock  of,  with  limitations. 
§  7.  City  of  Newburyport  may  subscribe  to  the  capital  stock 

of,  upon  conditions. 
§  8.  Location  on  streets,  speed,  mode  of  use  and  changes  of 

grade  on  streets,  how  determined. 
§  9.  Malicious  injuries  to  railroad  and  property. 


Salisbury  Branch  Railroad  Company.  171 

§  10.  Malicious  obstruction  of  streets  by. 

§11.  Power  of  mayor  and  aldermen  of  Newburyport  to  discon- 
tinue streets  not  prevented  by  the  act. 

§  12.  May  connect  with  Newbury  and  Amesbury  Horse  R.  R., 
with  consent,  subject  to  reciprocal  right  in  said  company. 

§  13.  Location  to  be  within  two  3'ears,  and  construction  within 
four  years.  [1873,  ch.  323  ;  Acts  and  Res.  829  ;  time 
for  construction  extended  two  years.] 

1870— (June  13).  Ch.  357  ;  12  S.  L.  1045.  Amending  §§  2,  3,  4,  of 
1869,  ch.  398  ;  12  S.  L.  818,  and  continuing  liabilities 
and  restrictions. 

1873— (May  29).  Ch.  323;  Acts  and  Res.  829.  Extends  time  for 
construction  two  years. 


SALISBURY   BRANCH   RAILROAD    COMPANY". 

1844— (March  15).     Ch.  109  ;  8  S.  L.  360.     Original  charter. 

§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers,  with  location  from  the  depot  of 
Eastern  R.  R.  in  Salisbury,  to  a  certain  point  in  said 
Salisbury. 

§  2.  Capital  stock  to  be  $50,000  ;  may  purchase  and  hold  real 
and  personal  estate ;  may  sell  or  lease  the  whole  or  a 
part  of  the  franchise  to  the  Eastern  R.  R.  Co. ;  or  if  no 
sale  or  lease  is  made,  may  enter  on  the  E.  R.  R. 

§  3.  Location  to  be  filed  according  to  law,  and  completion  to 
be  within  three  years.  [1846,  ch.  180 ;  8  S.  L.  630 ; 
time  extended  to  Jan.  1,  1847.  1847,  ch.  77  ;  8  S.  L. 
724  ;  time  for  grading  extended  to  June  1,  1847.] 

§  4.  Subject  to  use  by  other  companies,  under  legislative  au- 
thority. 

§  5.  Reduction  of  tolls  by  the  legislature. 

1846— (April  6).    Ch.  180 ;  8  S.  L.  630,  §  1.     Revives  1844,  ch.  109  ; 
8  S.  L.  360,  except  the  third  section. 
§  2.  Location  and  completion  of  grading  to  be  by  Jan.  1,  1847. 

1847— (March  12).     Ch.  77  ;  8  S.  L.  724.     Extends  time  for  grading 
to  June  1,  1847. 

1848— (April  26).     Ch.  207;  8  S.  L.  940,  §  2.     Salisbury  and  East 
Kingston  R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on. 

1869— (April  27).     Ch.  202  ;  12  S.  L.  694,  §  4.     Salisbury  R.  R.  Co. 
may  enter  on. 

See  Eastern  B.  R.  Co. 


172     Salisbury  and  East  Kingston  Railroad  Go.,  JSFos.  1  &  2. 


SALISBURY   AND    EAST    KINGSTON    BAILKOAD    COMPANY,    No.    1. 

1844— (March  15).     Ch.  116  ;  8  S.  L.  364.     Original  charter. 

§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers,  with  location  from  Amesbury  or 
Salisbury  to  line  of  New  Hampshire. 

§  2.  Capital  stock  not  to  exceed  $25,000 ;  may  hold  real  and 
personal  estate  ;  may  sell  or  lease  the  whole  or  a  part  of 
its  railroad  to  Boston  and  Maine  R.  R.  Co. 

§  3.  Location  to  be  according  to  law,  and  completion  within 
three  years.  « 

§  4.  Subject  to  use  by  other  companies,  under  legislative  au- 
thority ;  reduction  of  tolls  by  the  legislature. 

See  Salisbury  and  East  Kingston  R.  R.  Co.,  No.  2. 


SALISBURY  AND    EAST    KINGSTON    BAILKOAD    COMPANY,   No.    2. 

1848— (April  26).     Ch.  207  ;  8  S.  L.  940.     Original  charter. 

§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers,  with  location  from  the  depot  of 
Salisbur}7  Branch  R.  R.,  in  Salisbury,  to  line  of  New 
Hampshire. 

§  2.  Capital  stock  not  to  exceed  $40,000 ;  may  hold  real  and 
personal  estate  ;  may  sell  or  lease  the  whole  or  a  part  of 
said  railroad  to  the  Boston  and  Maine  R.  R.  Co.,  or  East- 
ern R.  R.  Co. ;  may  enter  on  Salisbury  Branch  R.  R. 
in  Salisbury. 

§  3.  Location  to  be  filed  according  to  law,  and  completion  to 
be  within  three  years. 

§  4.  Subject  to  use  by  other  companies,  under  legislative  au- 
thority ;  reduction  of  tolls  by  the  legislature. 

See  Salisbury  and  East  Kingston  R.  R.  Co.,  No.  1. 


SALISBURY    RAILROAD    COMPANY,    No.    1.* 

1869— (April  27).     Ch.  202  ;  12  S.  L.  694.     Original  charter. 
§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 
§  2.  Capital  stock  not  to  exceed  $100,000  ;  may  hold  real  and 

personal  estate. 
§  3.  Location  from  the  Exeter  R.  R.  on  the  line  of  New  Hamp- 
shire to  Salisbur}r. 
§  4.  May  enter  on  the  Salisbury  Branch  of  the  Eastern  R.  R. 

*  Salisbury  R.  R.  Co.,  No.  2,  is  a  Connecticut  corporation,  referred  to  in  1867,  ch. 
346 ;  12  S.  L.  363. 


Exeter  and  Salisbury  Railway  Company.  173 

§  5.  May  form  corporate  union  with  the  Exeter  R.  Co.,  of 
New  Hampshire,  under  the  name  of  the  Exeter  and 
Salisbury  R.  Co. 

§  6.  Residence  of  officers  of  the  united  corporation  for  service 
of  process,  with  liability  to  jurisdiction. 

§  7.  Separate  accounts  as  to  part  of  road  in  each  state,  to  be 
adjusted  by  commissioners  ;  and  annual  reports. 

§  8.  Corporation  and  stockholders  as  to  part  of  road  in  each 
state  to  be  subject  to  its  laws. 

§  9.  Four  preceding  sections  to  take  effect  upon  similar  legis- 
lation in  New  Hampshire,  and  acceptance  by  both 
companies. 
§  10.  Location  to  be  within  two  3rears  and  construction  within 
three  years.  [1871,  ch.  227  ;  Acts  and  Res.  586  ;  time 
extended.] 

1871— (April  27).     Ch.  226  ;  Acts  and  Res.  586.     Time  for  location 
and  construction  extended  two  years. 

See  Exeter  and  Salisbury  R.  Co. 


EXETER    RAILWAY    COMPANY. 
(A     NEW     HAMPSHIRE      CORPORATION.) 

1869— (April  27).  Ch.  202  ;  12  S.  L.  694,  §§  5-9.  Corporate  union 
with  the  Salisbury  R.  R.  Co.  authorized  under  the  name 
of  the  Exeter  and  Salisbiuy  R.  Co. 

See  Exeter  and  Salisbury  R.  Co. 


EXETER    AND    SALISBURY    RAILWAY    COMPANY. 

1869— (April  27).  Ch.  202  ;  12  S.  L.  694,  §§  5-9.  May  be  formed  by 
the  corporate  union  of  the  Salisbury  R.  R.  Co.,  and  the 
Exeter  R.  Co.,  of  New  Hampshire,  under  above  name, 
with  provisions  as  to  residence  of  one  or  more  directors  ; 
separate  accounts  as  to  part  of  road  in  each  state ; 
duties  and  liabilities  of  road  and  stockholders  in  each 
state ;  the  requirement  of  similar  legislation  in  New 
Hampshire,  and  acceptance  by  both  companies. 

(June  12).  Ch.  392;  12  S.  L.  814,  §  1.  City  of  Newbury- 
port  may  subscribe  to  the  capital  stock  of,  to  a  limited 
amount. 


174  West  Amesbury  Branch  Railroad  Company. 

§  2.  Representation  of  the  city  as  a  stockholder  at  corporate 
meetings. 

1870— (March  11).  Ch.  71 ;  12  S.  L.  907.  May  lease  its  road  and 
franchise  to  any  responsible  railroad  company  connect- 
ing with  it. 

(May  27).  Ch.  289  ;  12  S.  L.  1013.  Town  of  Salisbury  may 
subscribe  to  the  capital  stock  of,  to  a  limited  amount, 
with  provisions  as  to  raising  money  therefor  and  repre- 
sentation at  corporate  meetings. 

1871— (April  27).  Ch.  226;  Acts  and  Res.  586.  Time  of  loca- 
tion and  construction  of  Salisbury  R.  R.  extended  two 
years. 

See  Salisbury  B.  R.  Co.,  No.  1. 


WEST    AMESBURY    BRANCH    RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1868— (May  8).     Ch.  188  ;  12  S.  L.  478.     Original  charter. 

§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 

§  2.  Location  from  the  Four  Corners  in  West  Amesbury  to  line 
of  New  Hampshire,  to  connect  with  a  road  to  the  Boston 
and  Maine  R.  R.,  in  said  N.  H.,  with  choice  of  two 
routes  from  state  line.  [1869,  ch.  401  ;  12  S.  L.  821 ; 
change  of  location  authorized.] 

§  3.  Capital  stock  not  to  exceed  $150,000  ;  may  hold  real  and 
personal  property. 

§  4.  If  built  in  Haverhill,  may  enter  on  said  B.  &  M.  R.  R., 
with  a  reciprocal  right  in  said  B.  &  M.  R.  R.  Co. 

§  5.  If  authorized  by  the  state  of  N.  H.,  may  construct  and 
maintain  either  line  in  said  state  for  forming  a  connec- 
tion with  the  B.  &  M.  R.  R. 

§  6.  Location  between  West  Amesbur}7  and  the  Boston  and 
Maine  R.  R.  hy  one  of  the  two  routes  to  be  within  two 
}-eai-s,  and  construction  within  three  jears.  [1870,  ch. 
279  ;  12  S.  L.  1005,  §  1 ;  time  extended  two  years.] 

1869— (April  17).     Ch.  175  ;  12  S.  L.  678,  §  3.     Amesbury  R.  R.  Co. 
and  said  W.  A.  Br.  R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on  each  other. 

(May  26).     Ch.  319  ;  12  S.  L.  770.     Town  of  Amesbury  may 

subscribe  to  a  limited  amount  of  the  capital  stock  of. 
§  2.  Representation  of  said  town,  at  corporate  meetings. 


Amesbury  Railroad  Company.  175 

1869— (June  12).  Ch.  401 ;  12  S.  L.  821,  §  1.  New  location  author- 
ized from  West  Amesbury  to  the  Newburyport  R.  E. 
in  Groveland. 

§  2.  Towns  of  Groveland  and  West  Newbury  may  subscribe 
for  the  stock  of,  to  a  limited  amount. 

§  3.  Said  towns  may  raise  money  therefor  by  loan  or  tax. 

§  4.  Representation  of  said  towns  at  corporate  meetings. 

§  5.  Said  W.  A.  Br.  R.  R.  Co.  may  lease  its  road  to  any  other 
railroad  corporation. 

1870— (May  25).     Ch.  279  ;  12  S.  L.  1005,  §  1.     Time  for  location 
and  construction  extended  two  years. 
§  2.  May  sell  or  lease  its  railroad  and  franchise  to  any  other 
railroad  company,  or  contract  for  its  use  and  operation. 

1873— (Jan.  30).     Ch.  8  ;  Acts  and  Res.  485,  §  1.     May  form  a  cor- 
porate union  with  the  West  Amesbury  Branch  R.  R.  Co. 
of  New  Hampshire. 
§  2.  Residence  of  officers  for  service  of  process  and  notices. 
§  3.  Separate  accounts  as  to  part  of  road  in  each  state  to  be 
adjusted  by  commissioners  ;  and  annual  reports. 


AMESBURY   RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1869— (April  17).     Ch.  175  ;  12  S.  L.  678.     Original  charter. 
§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 

§  2.  Location  from  Mills  village  in  Amesbury  to  West  Amesbury. 
§  3.  May  enter  on  the  West  Amesbury  Branch  R.  R.  and  the 

Eastern  R.  R.  in  Salisbury  Mills  village,  with  reciprocal 

right  in  those  companies  as  to  the  Amesbury  R.  R. ; 

with  right  of  the  Eastern  R.  R.  .to  change  its  location 

and  grade,  and  build  a  bridge  over  the  Powow  River. 
§  4.  Capital  stock  not  to  exceed  $150,000  ;  may  hold  real  and 

personal  estate. 
§  5.  Town  of  Amesbury  may  subscribe  for  a  limited  amount  of 

the  capital  stock  of. 
§  6.  Representation  of  the  town  as  a  stockholder  at  corporate 

meetings. 
§  7.  Location  to  be  within   two  years,   and  for  construction 

within  three  years.     [1872,  ch.  75  ;  Acts  and  Res.  59  ; 

time  for  location  extended  to  April  1,  1873,  and  for 

construction  to  April  1,  1874.] 

1872— (March  8).  Ch.  75  ;  Acts  and  Res.  59.  Time  for  location  ex- 
tended to  April  1,  1873,  and  for  construction  to  April  1, 
1874. 


176  Salem  and  Lowell  Railroad  Company. 


SALEM   AND    LOWELL    RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1848— (April  26).     Ch.  228  ;  8  S.  L.  950.     Original  charter. 

§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 

§  2.  Location  from  Salem  to  the  Lowell  and  Lawrence  R.  R.  in 
Tewksbury,  and  thence  on  said  L.  &  L.  R.  R.  to  Lowell, 
with  the  choice  of  another  location  in  part.  [Boston  and 
Lowell  R.  R.  Cor.  v.  Salem  and  Lowell  R.  R.  Co.,  2 
Gray  R.  1.] 

[1851,  ch.  128 ;    9  S.  L.  308.    Connection  with  the  Essex  R.  R. 
1866,  ch.  107 ;  12  S.  L.   42.    Passenger  depots  in  South  Danvers.] 

§  3.  Bridge  and  draw  over  North  River  at  Salem. 

§  4.  Capital  stock  not  to  exceed  $400,000  ;  may  hold  real  and 
personal  estate. 

§  5.  Reduction  of  tolls  by  the  legislature. 

§  6.  Location  to  be  within  one  year,  and  construction  within 
three  years.  [1849,  ch.  10 ;  9  S.  L.  3  ;  time  for  loca- 
tion extended  to  April  26,  1850.] 

§  7.  May  enter  on  and  use  the  Essex  R.  R.  at  Danvers  or  Sa- 
lem, and  the  Lowell  and  Lawrence  R.  R.  at  Tewksbury, 
under  certain  conditions. 

§  8.  Right  to  cross  the  Boston  and  Maine  R.  R.  with  con- 
ditions and  a  remedy  for  the  violation  thereof. 

[1851,  ch.  196 ;  9  S.  L.  337.    Repeals  part  of  restrictions. 
1852,  ch.  118;  9  S.  L.  476.    Authorizes  a  connection  with  B.  &  M.  R.  R.  and 
repeals  inconsistent  acts.] 

§  9.  Essex  R.  R.  Co.  may  build  the  part  of  the  route  between 
Salem  and  the  New  Mills  in  Danvers,  described  in  §  2, 
under  a  certain  condition. 

1849— (Feb.  9).  Ch.  10  ;  9  S.  L.  3.  Time  for  location  extended  to 
April  26,  1850. 

1851— (May  14).  Ch.  128;  9  S.  L.  308,  §  1.  May  enter  on  the 
Eastern  R.  R.  from  the  Essex  R.  R.  in  Salem. 

§  2.  May  enter  on  the  Essex  R.  R.  at  South  Danvers  and  use 
a  portion  thereof,  with  branches  ;  majT  construct  branch 
tracks ;  provisions  as  to  the  use  of  turntables  and 
depot  accommodations  of  the  Essex  R.  R. 

§  4.  In  relation  to  the  use  of  a  portion  of  the  Essex  R.  R.  by 
the  S.  &  L.  R.  R.  Co.  and  two  other  companies. 

§  5.  Compensation  for  such  use  to  the  Essex  R.  R.  Co.,  and 
mode  of  determining  the  same. 


Salem  and  Lowell  Railroad  Company.  Ill 

§  6.  Liability  for  accidents  on  Essex  R.  R. 

§  8.  Right  of  the  S.  &  L.  R.  R.  Co.,  upon  the  failure  of  the 
Essex  R.  R.  Co.  to  consent  to  the  provisions  of  the  act, 
to  extend  from  South  Danvers  to  Salem  and  maintain 
tracks,  the  location  and  construction  to  be  within  two 
years. 

1851— (May  21).  Ch.  196  ;  9  S.  L.  337,  §  2.  Part  of  restrictions 
relating  to  stopping  of  cars  for  passengers  or  merchan- 
dise within  one  mile  of  Boston  and  Maine  R.  R.,  con- 
tained in  1848,  ch.  223,  §  8  ;  8  S.  L.  950,  repealed. 
§  3.  Act  not  to  authorize  the  cars  of  Boston  and  Maine  R.  R. 
Co.,  or  other  corporation  or  person,  to  be  drawn  over 
track  of  Salem  and  Lowell  R.  R.  Co.,  or  vice  versa. 
[1852,  ch.  118;  9  S.  L.  476;  authorizes  connection 
with  B.  &  M.  R.  R.  and  repeals  inconsistent  acts.] 

1852— (March  15).  Ch.  32  ;  9  S.  L.  428,  §  2.  Danvers  R.  R.  Co. 
may  cross,  enter  on  and  use. 

(April  20).  Ch.  118;  9  S.  L.  476,  §§  1,  2.  Boston  and 
Maine  R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on  and  use,  with  reciprocal 
right  in  the  S.  &  L.  R.  R.  Co.  [Boston  and  Lowell  R. 
R.  Cor.  v.  Salem  and  Lowell  R.  R.  Co.,  2  Gray  R.  1.] 

§  3.  Inconsistent  provisions  repealed. 

[1848,  ch.  228,  $  8;  8  S.  L.  950. 
1851,  ch.  196,  §  3 ;  9  S.  L.  337.] 

1855— (May  18).  Ch.  386  ;  10.  S.  L.  428,  §  1.  May  make  arrange- 
ments with  Lowell  and  Lawrence  R.  R.  Co.  and  Boston 
and  Maine  R.  R.  Co.,  for  the  use  in  common  of  their 
several  railroads  between  Lowell  and  Boston. 

§  2.  Damages  to  land  owners. 

§  3.  Use  in  common  authorized  by  the  first  section  defined  and 
regulated. 

§  4.  First  two  sections  to  take  effect  on  acceptance  by  the  cor- 
porations aforesaid,  and  the  last  two  on  passage  of  the 
act. 
[Boston  and  Lowell  R.  R.  Cor.  v.  Salem  and  Lowell  R.  R. 
Co.,  2  Gray  R.  1.     Peabody  v.  Flint,  6  Allen  R.  52.] 

1856— (May  8).  Ch.  161;  10  S.  L.  548,  §  1.  May  enter  on  and 
use  the  Boston  and  Lowell  R.  R.  from  the  Lowell  and 
Lawrence  R.  R. ;  the  B.  &  L.  R.  R.  Co.  and  the  S.  &  L. 
R.  R.  Co.  to  have  the  rights  of  connecting  railroad 
corporations. 
23 


178  Newburyport  Railroad  Company. 

§  2.  Act  to  take  effect  on  acceptance  by  the  B.  &  L.  R.  R.  Cor. 
and  the  S.  &  L.  R.  R.  Co. 

1857— (May  30).  Ch.  263  ;  10  S.  L.  754,  §§  1,  2.  Concerning  trains 
to  be  run  by  the  Boston  and  Maine  R.  R.  Co.,  from  the 
point  of  intersection  of  the  S.  &  L.  R.  R.  and  the  Dan- 
vers R.  R.     [Repealed  by  1860,  ch.  63  ;  11  S.  L.  37.] 

1860— (March  10).  Ch.  63;  11  S.  L.  37.  Repeals  1857,  ch.  263; 
10  S.  L.  754,  concerning  Danvers  R.  R.  Co.  and  Boston 
and  Maine  R.  R.  Co. 

1866— (March  26).  Ch.  107;  12  S.  L.  42.  May  change  passenger 
depot  in  South  Danvers. 

1869— (Feb.  15).  Ch.  24  ;  12  8.  L.  603.  May  hold  annual  meetings 
in  Lowell  or  Salem,  as  the  directors  may  determine. 

(June  23).    Ch.  459  ;  12  S.  L.  844,  §  5.    Great  Northern  R.  R. 
Co.  may  purchase. 


NEWBURYPORT    RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1846— (March  11).     Ch.  90  ;  8  S.  L.  556.     Original  charter. 
§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 
§  2.  Location  from  Newburyport  to  Georgetown  Corner. 

[1848,  ch.  285;  8  S.  L.  986.    New  location  from  Newburyport  to  Boston  and 
Maine  R.  R.  at  Bradford. 

1854,  ch.  190 ;  10  S.  L.  96.    New  location  authorized,  with  a  branch  from  New- 

bury to  Merrimack  River  in  Newburyport. 

1855,  ch.  62 ;  10  S.  L.  300,  and  1856,  ch.  88 ;  10  S.  L.  517.    Branch  from  Bradford 

to  Haverhill  bridge. 
1864,  ch.  233;  11  S.  L.  574.    Railway  tracks  in  the  streets  of  Newburyport  to 

deep  water  of  Merrimack  River. 
1846,  ch.  90 ;  8  S.  L.  556,  §  7.    Corporate  union  with  Georgetown  Br.  R.  R.  Co. 
1853,  ch.  276 ;  9  S.  L.  708.    Corporate  union  with  Danvers  &  Georgetown  R.  R.  Co. 
1855,  ch.  14 ;  10  S.  L.  279.  "  "        "  "        "  "  "      " 

1853,  ch.  276 ;  9  S.  L.  708.    Corporate  union  with  the  Danvers  R.  R.  Co.] 

§  3.  Capital  stock  not  to  exceed  $200,000  ;  may  hold  real  and 
personal  estate. 

§  4.  Organization  and  location  to  be  by  Sept.  1,  1847,  and  com- 
pletion by  Sept.  1,  1849. 

[1849,  ch.  94 ;  9  S.  L.   44.    Time  for  completion  extended  one  year. 

1850,  ch.  140 ;  9  S.  L.  167.        "      "  "  "        to  October  1,  1851. 

1851,  ch.  104;  9  S.  L.  296.        "      "  "  "         "   October  1,  1852.] 

§  5.  Subject  to  use  by  other  companies  under  legislative  au- 
thority. 


Newburyport  Railroad  Company .  179 

§  6.  Reduction  of  tolls  by  the  legislature. 
§  7.  Corporate  union  with  the  Georgetown  Branch  R.  R.  Co. 
authorized. 

1848— (May  9).  Ch.  285  ;  8  S.  L.  986.  Change  of  location  author- 
ized, with  route  defined  from  Newburyport  to  Boston 
and  Maine  R.  R.  at  Bradford ;  previous  subscriptions 
not  binding  in  case  of  such  change  of  location. 

§  2.  Powers  and  liabilities  as  to  such  new  location. 

§  3.  Subject  to  use  by  other  companies  under  legislative  au- 
thority. • 

§  4.  Location  to  be  within  one  year,  and  completion  within 
three  years. 

1849— (April  9).  Ch.  94  ;  9  S.  L.  44.  Time  for  completion  limited 
by  1846,  ch.  90,  §  4  ;  8  S.  L.  556,  extended  one  year. 

(May  2).  Ch.  199  ;  9  S.  L.  93,  §  2.  Georgetown  and  Andover 
R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on,  in  Georgetown. 

1850— (April  2).  Ch.  140  ;  9  S.  L.  167.  Time  for  construction  ex- 
tended to  October  1,  1851. 

1851— (May  7).  Ch.  104;  9  S.  L.  296.  Time  for  construction  ex- 
tended to  October  1,  1852. 

(May  21).  Ch.  212  ;  9  S.  L.  344,  §  2.  Location  of  the  West 
Newbury  R.  R.,  beginning  at  the  passenger  depot  of,  in 
Georgetown. 

1852—  (April  30).  Ch.  167  ;  9  S.  L.  503,  §  1.  Danvers  and  George- 
town R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on,  at  Georgetown. 

1853— (May  2).  Ch.  276  ;  9  S.  L.  708.  May  form  corporate  uMon 
with  the  Danvers  and  Georgetown  R.  R.  Co.  and  the 
Danvers  R.  R.  Co.,  under  the  name  of  the  Newburyport 
R.  R.  Co.     [1855,  ch.  14  ;  10  S.  L.  279.] 

1854— (March  28).  Ch.  190  ;  10  S.  L.  96,  §  1.  May  locate  anew  and 
extend  its  road  within  authorized  limits  ;  and  construct 
a  branch  from  its  railroad  in  Newbury  to  the  Merrimack 
River  in  Newburyport,  and  thence  across  wharves,  with 
authority  to  cross  the  Eastern  R.  R. ;  powers  and  duties 
as  to  such  new  location. 
§  2.  Locations  authorized  above,  to  be  within  one  year,  and 
construction  within  two  years.  [1855,  ch.  216  ;  10  S. 
L.  350  ;  time  extended  to  October  1,  1856.] 


180  Newburyport  Railroad  Company. 

1855— (Feb.  9).  Ch.  14  ;  10  S.  L.  279,  §  1.  May  form  a  corporate 
union  with  the  Danvers  and  Georgetown  R.  R.  Co.,  un- 
der the  name  of  the  Newburyport  R.  R.  Co.  [1853,  ch. 
276  ;  9  S.  L.  708.] 
§  2.  New  corporation  thus  formed  may  issue  bonds  to  the 
amount  of  §300,000,  and  mortgage  its  railroad,  franchise 
and  property  to  secure  the  same,  upon  certain  conditions. 

(March  16).  Ch.  62  ;  10  S.  L.  300,  §  1.  May  construct  a 
branch  from  its  railroad  in  Bradford,  across  Merrimack 
River  to  Haverhill  bridge'in  Haverhill,  with  a  draw  in 
said  bridge  ;  conditions  precedent  to  the  commencement 
of  construction  ;  location  to  be  within  one  year,  and 
construction  two  years.  [1856,  ch.  88 ;  10  S.  L.  517, 
extends  time  for  location  to  October  1,  1856.] 
•  §  2.  Ma}*  purchase  the  Haverhill  bridge,  or  rights  therein,  with 
the  rights  of  the  public  therein  to  remain. 

(April  21).  Ch.  216;  10  S.  L.  350.  Time  for  location  and 
construction  of  branch  to  the  Merrimack  River  in  New- 
buryport, authorized  by  1854,  ch.  190;  10  S.  L.  96, 
extended  to  October  1,  1856,  with  right  to  discontinue 
a  part  thereof,  by  filing  a  plan. 

1856— (April  3).  Ch.  88  ;  10  S.  L.  517.  Time  for  location  of  branch 
railroad  from  Bradford  to  Haverhill  bridge,  under  1855, 
ch.  62  ;  10  S.  L.  300,  extended  to  October  1,  1856. 

1857— (May  30).  Ch.  263  ;  10  S.  L.  754,  §§  1,  2.  Duty  of  the  Bos- 
ton and  Maine  R.  R.  Co.  as  to  running  trains  and  trans- 
porting passengers,  merchandise  and  cars  to  and  from 
the  N.  R.  R.,  and  how  to  be  determined. 
§  3.  Validity  of  contract  of,  dated  Ma}'  27,  1853,  not  affirmed. 
[Act  repealed  by  1860,  ch.  63  ;  11  S.  L.  37.] 

1860— (March  10).  Ch.  63  ;  11  S.  L.  37.  Repeals  1857,  ch.  263; 
10  S.  L.  754,  as  to  duty  of  Boston  and  Maine  R.  R.  Co. 
in  running  certain  trains  to  and  from  the  N.  R.  R. 

1864— (May  12).  Ch.  233;  11  S.  L.  574.  May  construct  railway 
tracks  from  its  terminus  on  Pond  street  in  Newbury- 
port, over  streets  to  the  wharves  and  deep  water  of  the 
Merrimack  River ;  with  various  provisions  regulating 
the  use  thereof,  and  the  repair  and  use  of  streets,  and 
authorizing  the  use  of  the  tracks  of  the  Newburyport 
and  Amesbury  Horse  R.  R.  Co.,  and  a  connection  of 
tracks. 


Danvers  and  Georgetown  Railroad  Company.  181 

1869— (June  12).     Ch.  398  ;  12  S.  L.  818,  §  3.     Newburyport  City 
R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on. 

(June  12).  Ch.  401;  12  S.  L.  821,  §  1.  West  Amesbury 
Branch  R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on  the  railroad  in  Grove- 
land  "  in  the  possession  and  use  of  the  Boston  and 
Maine  R.  R.  Co.,  known  as  the  Newbmyport  R.  R." 


DANVERS   AND    GEORGETOWN   RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1851— (May  7.)     Ch.  125  ;  9  S.  L.  306.     Original  charter. 
§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 

§  2.  Location  from  Georgetown  to  North  Danvers,  connecting 
with  the  Essex  R.  R. 

[Location  changed,  enlarged  or  extended. 

1851,  ch.  212;  9  S.  L.  344.    Corporate  union  with  West  Newbnry  R.  R.  Co. 

1852,  ch.    32 ;  9  S.  L.  428.    Corporate  union  with  Danvers  R.  R.  Co. 

1853,  ch.  276 ;  9  S.  L.  708.    Corporate  union  with  the  Newburyport  R.  R.  Co. 

and  Danvers  R.  R.  Co. 
1855,  ch.  14 ;  10  S.  L.  279.    Corporate  union  with  the  Newburyport  R.  R.  Co.] 

§  3.  Capital  stock  to  be  $130,000  ;  may  hold  real  and  personal 
estate  ;  conditions  precedent  to  commencement  of  con- 
struction. 

§  4.  Location  to  be  within  two  years,  and  construction  within 
three  years.  [1854,  ch.  1 ;  10  S.  L.  1  ;  time  for  con- 
struction extended  to  Sept.  1,  1854.] 

§  5.  Subject  to  use  by  other  companies,  under  legislative  au- 
thority. 

§  6.  Reduction  of  tolls  by  the  legislature. 

(May  21).     Ch.  212  ;  9  S.  L.  344,  §  2.     West  Newbury  R.  R. 

Co.  may  enter  on  and  use. 
§  3.  W.  N.  R.  R.  Co.  may  contract  with  the  D.  &  G.  R.  R.  Co. 

to  run  its  road. 
§  5.  Said  companies  may  form  a  corporate  union  under  the 

name  of  the  Danvers  and  Georgetown  R.  R.  Co. 

1852— (March  15).     Ch.  32  ;-9  S.  L.  428,  §  2.     Danvers  R.  R.  Co. 
may  enter  on  in  North  Danvers  and  use. 
§  4.  D.  R.  R.  Co.  may  form  corporate  union  with,  under  the 
name  of  Danvers  and  Georgetown  R.  R.  Co. 

(April  30.)  Ch.  167 ;  9  S.  L.  503.  May  enter  on  the  New- 
bur}rport  R.  R.  at  Georgetown  ;  may  contract  with  the 
Boston  and  Maine  R.  R.  Co.,  or  the  Eastern  R.  R.  Co., 
to  operate  the  road  or  lease  the  same  to  them. 


182  Danvers  Railroad  Company . 

1853— (May  2).  Ch.  276  ;  9  S.  L.  708.  May  form  a  corporate  union 
with  Newburyport  R.  R.  Co.  and  Danvers  R.  R.  Co., 
under  the  name  of  the  Newburyport  R.  R.  Co.,  with 
power  until  a  union  to  make  contracts  with  each  other 
for  operating  and  leasing.  [1852,  ch.  32  ;  9  S.  L.  428. 
1855,  ch.  14;  10  S.  L.  279.] 

1854— (Jan.  28).  Ch.  1  ;  10  S.  L.  1.  Time  for  construction  extended 
to  Sept.  1,  1854. 

(March  3).  Ch.  54  ;  10  S.  L.  23,  §  2.  Chebacco  Branch  R.  R. 
Co.  may  enter  on,  in  Wenham  or  Danvers. 

§  4.  Chebacco  Branch  R.  R.  Co.  may  lease  its  road  to,  and 
contract  with,  for  operating  the  same  ;  may  receive  sub- 
scriptions from,  to  an  amount  not  exceeding  $30,000. 

1855— (Feb.  9).  Ch.  14  ;  10  S.  L.  279,  §  1.  May  form  a  corporate 
union  with  Newburyport  R.  R.  Co.,  under  the  name  of 
Newburyport  R.  R.  Co.  [1853,  ch.  276  ;  9  S.  L.  708.] 
§  2.  New  corporation  authorized  to  issue  bonds  to  the  amount 
of  $300,000,  and  secure  the  same  by  a  mortgage  of  the 
franchise  and  property,  with  restrictions  on  the  issue  of 
the  bonds. 

See  Newburyport  R.  B.  Co. 


DAKTVERS    RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1852— (March  15).     Ch.  32  ;  9  S.  L.  428.     Original  charter. 

§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 

§  2.  Location  from  the  Danvers  and  Georgetown  R.  R.,  in 
North  Danvers,  to  the  Boston  and  Maine  R.  R.,  or  the 
South  Reading  Branch  R.  R.,  in  South  Reading,  with 
right  to  cross  and  enter  on  certain  roads.  [1855,  ch.  1  ; 
10  S.  L.  276  ;  may  file  location  anew  on  land  in  actual 
occupation.] 

§  3.  Capital  stock  to  be  $100,000,  with  restrictions  as  to  issue 
of  shares  ;  may  hold  real  and  personal  estate. 

§  4.  Ma}7  form  a  corporate  union  with  the  Danvers  and  George- 
town R.  R.  Co.,  under  the  name  of  the  latter.  [1852, 
ch.  167  ;  9  S.  L.  503.     1853,  ch.  276  ;  9  S.  L.  708.] 

§  5.  Location  to  be  within  one  year  and  construction  within 

two  years. 

[1854,  ch.  1 ;  10  S.  L.      1.    Time  for  construction  extended  to  Sept.  1,  1854. 
1855,  ch.  1 ;  10  S.  L.  276.        "      "  "  "         «  June  1,  1855.] 


Danvers  Railroad  Company.  183 

§  6.  Subject    to    use    by   other    companies   under   legislative 

authority. 
§  7.  Conditions  precedent  to  the  commencement  of  construction. 

1852— (April  30).  Ch.  167  ;  9  S.  L.  503.  May  lease  road  to  Boston 
and  Maine  R.  R.  Co.,  or  to  Eastern  R.  R.  Co.,  and  if 
united  with  the  Danvers  and  Georgetown  R.  R.  Co.,  the 
latter  may  contract  for  operating  it.  [1852,  ch.  32  ;  9 
S.  L.  428.] 

1853— (May  2).  Ch.  276  ;  9  S.  L.  708.  May  form  corporate  union 
with  Newburyport  R.  R.  Co.  and  Danvers  and  George- 
town R.  R.  Co.,  under  the  name  of  the  first-named  com- 
pany ;  may  receive  subscriptions  to  its  capital  stock 
from  certain  railroad  companies,  not  exceeding  $40,000. 
[1852,  ch.  32  ;  9  S.  L.  428.  1852,  ch.  167  ;  9  S.  L.  703.] 
• 

1854— (Jan.  28).  Ch.  1 ;  10  S.  L.  1.  Time  for  construction  extended 
•     to  Sept.  1,  1854. 

1855— (Jan  29).  Ch.  1 ;  10  S.  L.  276.  Time  for  construction  ex- 
tended to  June  1,  1855  ;  may  file  anew  the  location  of 
railroad  on  land  in  its  actual  occupation. 

(March  9).  Ch.  42  ;  10  S.  L.  292.  May  sell  franchise  and 
property  to  the  Boston  and  Maine  R.  R.  Co.,  on  certain 
conditions. 

1857— (May  30).  Ch.  263  ;  10  S.  L.  754,  §  1.  Boston  and  Maine 
R.  R.  Co.  required  to  run  certain  trains  from  Boston  to 
the  D.  R.  R.,  and  accommodate  the  public  along  the  line 
of  the  D.  R.  R. 

§  2.  Proceedings  to  be  taken  in  case  of  disagreement  as  to  the 
number  of  trains,  or  in  other  respects. 

§  3.  Act  not  to  affect  the  rights  of  the  Danvers  R.  R.  Co. 
under  its  lease  to  the  B.  &  M.  R.  R.  Co.,  of  March  1, 
1855,  nor  deprive  it  of  a  fair  compensation  for  its 
business.     [Act  repealed  by  1860,  ch.  63  ;  11  S.  L.  37.] 

1860— (March  10).  Ch.  63;  11  S.  L.  37.  Repeals  1857,  ch.  263; 
10  S.  L.  754,  concerning  the  Boston  and  Maine  R.  R. 
Co.  and  the  D.  R.  R.  Co. 

See  Newburyport  R.  R.  Co. 

Boston  and  Maine  R.  R.  Co.,  No..  1. 


184  Georgetown  Branch  Railroad  Company. 

GEORGETOWN    AND    AKTOOVEE    RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1849— (May  2).     Ch.  199  ;  9  S.  L.  93.     Original  charter. 

§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 

§  2.  Location  from  the  Newburyport  E.  E.,  in  Georgetown,  to 
the  Essex  E.  E.,  near  the  north  parish  in  Andover,  with 
right  to  enter  on  and  use  the  Newburyport  E.  E.  and 
the  Essex  E.  E. 

§  3.  Capital  stock  not  to  exceed  $150,000  ;  may  hold  real  and 
personal  estate. 

§  4.  Eeduction  of  tolls  hx  the  legislature. 

§  5.  Subject  to  use  by  other  companies  under  legislative  au- 
thority. 

§  6.  Location  to  be  by  Sept.  1, 1850,  and  construction  by  Sept. 
1,  1851.  [1852,  ch.  160  ;  9  S.  L.  499  ;  time  for  location 
and  construction  extended  two  years.] 

1852— (April  30).     Ch.  160  ;  9  S.  L.  499.     Time  for  location  and 
construction  extended  two  j'ears.  ,• 


GEORGETOWN    BRANCH    RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1844— (March  11).     Ch.  83  ;  8  S.  L.  347.     Original  charter. 
§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 
§  2.  Location  from  the  Boston  and  Maine  E.  E.,  in  Bradford, 

to  Georgetown  Corner. 
§  3.  Capital  stock  not  to  exceed  $100,000  ;  ma}7  hold  real  estate. 
§  4.  Eeduction  of  fares  b}~  the  legislature ;  subject  to  use  by 

other  companies  under  legislative  authority. 
§  5.  Ma}T  be  merged  in  Boston  and  Maine  E.  E. 
§  6.  May  enter  on  and  unite  with  the  B,  &  M.  E.  E.,  under 

certain  conditions. 
§  7.  Location  to  be  filed  according  to  law,  and  construction  to 

be  within  three  3*ears.     [1846,  ch.  90 ;    8  S.  L.  556  ; 

time  for  location  extended  to  Sept.   1,  1847,  and  for 

completion  to  Sept.  1,  1849.] 

(March  16).  Ch.  141  ;  8  S.  L.  386,  §  4.  Georgetown  and 
Danvers  E.  E.  Co.  may  contract  with,  for  business  pur- 
poses and,  if  unable  to  make  terms,  ma}'  enter  on  and  use. 

1846— (March  11).  Ch.  90  ;  8  S.  L.  556,  §  7.  May  form  corporate 
union  with  Newbuiyport  E.  E.  Co.,  under  the  name  of 
the  N.  E.  E.  Co. ;  time  for  location  extended  to  Sept.  1, 
1847,  and  for  completion  to  Sept.  1,  1849. 

See  Newburyport  R.  R.  Co. 


West  Newbury  Railroad  Company.  185 


GEORGETOWN   AND    DANVEBS    BAILBOAD    COMPANY. 

1844— (March  16).     Ch.  141 ;  8  S.  L.  386.     Original  charter. 

§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 

§  2.  Location  from  the  village  of  Georgetown  to  Eastern  R.  R., 
in  Salem. 

§  3.  Capital  stock  not  to  exceed  $300,000 ;  may  hold  real 
estate. 

§  4.  May  contract  with  the  Eastern  R.  R.  Co.  and  the  George- 
town Branch  R.  R.  Co.  for  the  accommodation  of 
business,  and,  if  terms  cannot  be  made,  may  enter  on. 

§  5.  Reduction  of  tolls  by  the  legislature. 

§  6.  Location  to  be  filed  according  to  law,  and  construction, 
with  at  least  one  track,  to  be  within  three  years. 


WEST    NEWBTTBY    BATT.BOAD    COMPANY. 

1851— (May  21).     Ch.  212  ;  9  S.  L.  344.     Original  charter. 

§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 

§  2.  Location  from  the  passenger  depot  of  the  Newburyport 
R.  R.,  in  Georgetown,  to  Rocks  bridge,  in  West  New- 
bury, with  authority  to  cross  said  N.  R.  R.,  and  to  enter 
on  the  Danvers  and  Georgetown  R.  R. 

§  3,  May  contract  with  the  D.  &  G.  R.  R.  Co.  for  running  the 
railroad. 

§  4.  Capital  stock  to  be  $50,000,  with  provisions  as  to  issue  of 
shares  and  holding  real  and  personal  estate.    . 

§  5.  May  form  a  corporate  union  with  said  D.  &  G.  R.  R.  Co., 
under  the  name  of  the  D.  &  G.  R.  R.  Co. 

§  6.  Location  to  be  within  two  years  and  construction  within 
three  years. 

§  7.  Subject  to  use  by  other  companies  under  legislative  au- 
thority. 

§  8.  Conditions  precedent  to  commencement  of  construction. 

See  Danvers  and  Georgetown  R.  R.  Co. 
24 


186        Andover  and  Wilmington  Railroad  Corporation. 


ANDOVEE   AND   •WILMINGTON    BATTiROAD    CORPORATION. 

1833— (March  15).     Ch.  109  ;  7  S.  L.  336.     Original  charter. 

§  1 .  Grants  corporate  powers  ;  location  from  the  south  parish 

meeting-house,  in  Andover,  to  the  Boston  and  Lowell 

R.  R.,  in  Wilmington,  with  provisions  as  to  width  of 

road,  taking  land  and  damages.     [Boston  and  Lowell 

R.  R.  Cor.  v.  Boston  and  Maine  R.  R.,  5  Cushing  R.  375.] 

[Location  changed,  enlarged  of  extended. 

1835,  ch.  134 ;  7  S.  L.  563.    Railroad  from  Andover  to  Haverhill ;  new  location 

of  road. 
1837,  ch.  113 ;  7  S.  L.  762.    Branch  from  Bradford  to  the  state  line.] 

§  2.  Capital  stock  to  be  one  thousand  shares  with  provisions  as 

to  choice  of  officers. 

[1835,  ch.  134 ;  7  S.  L.  563.    Increase  of,  not  exceeding  2,000  shares. 
1837,  ch.  113 ;  7  S.  L.  762.  "  "  "  1,000      " 

§  3.  Powers  of  officers ;    assessments  upon   shares,   and  sale 

thereof  for  non-payment. 
§  4.  Tolls,  and  the  reduction  thereof,  by  the  legislature. 
§  5.  Toll-houses. 
§§  6,  7.  Damages  to  land  owners  and  parties  under  disability. 
§  8.  Malicious  injuries  to  the  railroad  and  property. 
§  9.  Right  of  voting  at  corporate  meetings. 
§  10.  Crossing  of  public  and  private  ways. 
§  11.  Power  of  the  state,  on  certain  conditions,  to  purchase; 

reports  to  the  legislature. 
§  12.  Location  to  be  before  June  1,  1834,  and  construction  on 
or  before  Jan.  1,  1836. 

[1834,  ch.  175 ;  7  S.  L.  484.    Time  for  location  extended  six  months. 
1835,  ch.  134;  7  S.  L.  563.    Time  for  construction  extended  to  Jan.  1,  1838.] 

§  13.  May  enter  on  Boston  and  Lowell  R.  R. 

§  14.  Repair  of  bridges  over  public  and  private  ways. 

1834— (March  31).  Ch.  175;  7  S.  L.  484.  Time  for  location  ex- 
tended six  months. 

1835— (April  7).  Ch.  134  ;  7  S.  L.  563,  §  1.  May  construct  a  rail- 
road from  the  south  parish  in  Andover  to  Haverhill  on 
either  of  two  routes  described.  [Boston  and  Lowell 
R.  R.  Cor.  v.  Boston  and  Maine  R.  R.,  5  Cushing  R.  375.] 

§  2.  Powers  and  duties ;  taking  of  land  outside  of  location ; 
power  of  the  state  to  purchase. 

§  3.  Capital  stock  may  be  increased  b}r  an  amount  not  ex- 
ceeding 2,000  shares. 


Andover  and  Haverhill  Railroad  Corporation.  187 

§  4.  Subscription  and  location  to  be  before  Feb.  1,  1837,  and 
construction  before  Dec.  1,  1839. 

§  5.  Subject  to  use  by  other  companies  under  legislative  au- 
thority. 

§  6.  May  file  new  location ;  taking  of  materials  outside  of 
location ;  time  for  construction  extended  to  Jan.  1, 1838. 

1837— (April  5).  Ch.  113;  7  S.  L.  762,  §  1.  May  build  a  branch 
railroad,  with  location  from  the  Merrimack  River,  in 
Bradford,  to  state  line  of  New  Hampshire,  by  either  of 
three  described  routes.  [Boston  and  Lowell  R.  R.  Cor. 
v.  Boston  and  Maine  R.  R.,  5  Cushing  R.  375.] 

§  2.  Powers  and  liabilities. 

§  3.  May  increase  capital  stock  not  exceeding  1,000  shares. 

§  4.  Location  to  be  before  Feb.  1,  1839,  and  construction  be- 
fore Dec.  1,  1841. 

§  5.  Subject  to  use  by  other  companies  under  legislative  au- 
thority. 

§  6.  Name  of  corporation  changed  to  Andover  and  Haverhill  R. 
R.  Cor. 

See  Andover  and  Haverhill  R.  R.  Cor. 
Boston  and  Portland  R.  R.  Cor. 
Boston  and  Maine  R.  R.  Co. 


ANDOVER   AND    HAVERHILL   RAILROAD    CORPORATION. 

.1837— (April  5).     Ch.  113;  7  S.  L.  762,  §  6.     Name  changed  from 
Andover  and  Wilmington  R.  R.  Cor. 

[Location  and  capital  stock,  see  Andover  and  "Wilmington  It.  R.  Cor. 
1839,  ch.  82 ;  8  S.  L.  109.    Capital  stock  increased  $150,000.] 

(April  18).  Ch.^188;  7  S.  L.  792,  §  1.  Issue  of  the  Com- 
monwealth's scrip  to  the  amount  of  $100,000  in  aid  of 
the  completion  of. 

§§  2,  3.  Conditions  of  said  loan.  [1839,  ch.  145  ;  8  S.  L.  140  ; 
additional  loan.] 

1839— (April  3).     Ch.  82  ;  8  S.  L.  109,  §  1.     May  increase  capital 
stock  by  $150,000  for  completion  to  the  state  line. 
§  2.  Name  changed  to  Boston  and  Portland  Railroad  Cor. 

See  Andover  and  Wilmington  R.  R.  Cor. 
Boston  and  Portland  R.  R.  Cor. 
Boston  and  Maine  R.  R.  Co. 


188  Boston  and  Portland  Railroad  Corporation. 


BOSTON   AND    PORTLAND    RAILROAD    CORPORATION. 

1839— (April  3).     Ch.  82  ;  8  S.  L.  109,  §  2.     Name  changed  from 

Andover  and  Haverhill  R.  R.  Cor. 

[Location  and  capital  stock,  see  Andover  and  Haverhill  R.  R.  Cor.,  and 
Andover  and  Wilmington  R.  R.  Cor.] 

(April  9).  Ch.  145  ;  8  S.  L.  140,  §  1.  Issue  of  the  Common- 
wealth's scrip  to  the  amount  of  $50,000  in  aid  of  the 
completion  of  railroad  to  the  state  line. 

§§  2,  3.  Conditions  of  said  loan.     [1837,  ch.  188  ;  7  S.  L.  792.] 

1841— (March  6).  Ch.  56  ;  8  S.  L.  202,  §  1.  Corporate  union  made 
with  the  Boston  and  Maine  R.  R.  Co.  of  New  Hamp- 
shire, under  name  of  Boston  and  Maine  R.  R.  Co. 

§  2.  Residence  of  officers  for  service  of  process,  with  liability 
to  jurisdiction. 

§  3.  Separate  accounts  as  to  parts  of  road  in  each  state,  to  be 
adjusted  by  commissioners. 

§  4.  Duties  and  liabilities  as  to  the  part  of  the  road  in  this  state. 

§  5.  Act  to  take  effect  upon  similar  legislation  in  New  Hamp- 
shire and  its  acceptance  by  both  corporations. 

See  Andover  and  Wilmington  B.  B.  Cor. 
Andover  and  Haverhill  B.  B.  Cor. 
Boston  and  Maine  B.  B.  Co. 


BOSTON   AND    MAINE    RAILROAD    COMPANY,    No.   1. 

1841— (March  6).  Ch.  56:  8  S.  L.  202,  §  1.  Formed  by  the  union 
of  the  Boston  and  Portland  R.  R.  Cor.  and  the  Boston 
and  Maine  R.  R.  Co.  of  New  Hampshire. 

[For  location,  see  Boston  and  Portland  R.  R.  Cor.,  Andover  and  Haverhill  R  R. 

Cor.,  Andover  and  Wilmington  R.  R.  Cor.,  Boston  and  Maine  R.  R. 

Extension  Co. 
Boston  and  Lowell  R.  R.  Cor.  r.  Boston  and  Maine  R.  R.,  5  Cashing  R.  375. 
Location  changed,  enlarged  or  extended. 

1843,  ch.  90;  8  S.  L.  308.    Corporate  union  with  Maine,  N.  H.,  and  Mass.  R.  R. 

Cor.,  of  Maine,  established. 

1844,  ch.  83 ;  8  S.  L.  347.    Corporate  union  with  Georgetown  Br.  R.  R.  Co. 

1844,  ch.  116 ;  8  S.  L.  364.    May  receive  franchise  of  Salisbury  and  East  Kings- 

ton R.  R.  Co. 

1845,  ch.  159 ;  8  S.  L.  469.    Corporate  union  with  Boston  and  Maine  R.  R.  Ex- 

tension Co. 

1846,  ch.  75 ;  8  S.  L.  549.    Change  of  location  in  Andover ;  branch  from  Andover 

to  Methuen. 
1848,  ch.  322 ;  8  S.  L.  1014.    Change  of  location  of  branch  in  Methuen. 
1846,  ch.  212 ;  8  S.  L.  640.    May  receive  franchise  of  Chelsea  Branch  R.  R.  Co. 


Boston  and  Maine  Railroad  Company ,  No.  1.         189 

1847,  ch.  238 ;  8  S.  L.  802.    May  receive  franchise  of  Stoneham  Branch  R.  R.  Co. 
1851,  ch.  139;  9  S.  L.  314.        "        "  "         "  "  «  "    " 

1848,  ch.  207 ;  8  S.  L.  940.    May  receive  franchise  of  Salisbury  and  East  Kings- 

ton R.  R.  Co. 
1848,  ch.  292 ;  8  S.  L.  988.    Eastern  R.  R.  Co.  may  take  part  of  bridge  of,  across 

Charles  and  Miller's  rivers. 
1869,  ch.  343 ;  12  S.  L.  781.    May  widen  and  extend  bridge  over  Charles  and 

Miller's  rivers. 
1855,  ch.  42 ;  10  S.  L.  292.    May  purchase  franchise  of  Danvers  R.  R.  Co. 
1855,  ch.  141 ;  10  S.  L.  325.   Amended  location  on  land  in  possession  authorized ; 

location  in  Lawrence  confirmed. 
1855,  ch.  371 ;  10  S.  L.  418.    May  widen  bridge  across  Charles  River. 
1855,  ch.  375 ;  10  S.  L.  419.    Eastern  R.  R.  Co.  may  remove  part  of  pier  in 

bridge  of,  across  Charles  River. 
1859,  ch.  115 ;  10  S.  L.  878.    May  re-locate  and  widen  road  between  the  "  island" 

and  Somerville. 
1861,  ch.  176 ;  11  S.  L.  215.    Certain  flats  of  the  Commonwealth  may  be  sold  or 

leased  to. 
1866,  ch.  102 ;  12  S.  L.    40.    Lease  of  South  Reading  Branch. 
1866,  ch.  127 ;  12  S.  L.    54.    Change  of  passenger  station  in  South  Lawrence. 

1868,  ch.    17 ;  12  S.  L.  391.    Change  of  location  in  North  Andover  and  Bradford. 

1869,  ch.  398 ;  12  S.  L.  818.  May  purchase  franchise  of  Newburyport  City  R.  R.  Co. 

1872,  ch.  356 ;  Acts  and  Res.  334.    Eastern  R.  R.  Co.  may  take  certain  land 

in  Boston  occupied  by. 

1873,  ch.  357 ;  Acts  and  Res.  879.    Change  of  location  in  Somerville,  Charles- 

town,  and  Boston.] 

As  to  crossing  of  Charles  and  Miller's  rivers,  channels,  piles, 
bridges,  piers,  draws,  wharves,  &c,  see 

[1844,  ch.  172;  8  S.  L.  396. 

1845,  ch.  224;  8  S.  L.  501. 

1847,  ch.  200 ;  8  S.  L.  784. 

1848,  ch.  292;  8  S.  L.  988.  ' 
1853,  ch.  64;  9  S.  L.  598. 

1853,  ch.  121 ;  9  S.  L.  632. 

1854,  ch.  353 ;  10  S.  L.  198. 

1855,  ch.  371 ;  10  S.  L.  418. 
1855,  ch.  375;  10  S.  L.  419. 
1859,  ch.  115 ;  10  S.  L.  878. 
1861,ch.  176;  11  S.  L.  215. 
1866,  ch.  343;  12  S.  L.  781. 

1869,  ch.  352 ;  12  S.  L.  792. 

1870,  ch.  301 ;  12  S.  L.  1020. 
1870,  ch.  401 ;  12  S.  L.  1062. 
1873,  ch.    79 ;  Acts  and  Res.  534.] 

[For  capital  stock,  see  Boston  and  Portland  R.  R.  Cor.,  Andover  and  Haverhill 
R.  R.  Cor.,  and  Andover  and  "Wilmington  R.  R.  Cor. 

Additions  to  capital  stock  authorized. 

1844,  ch.  172 ;  8  S.  L.  396.  $500,000  for  subscription  of  5,000  shares  of  Boston 
and  Maine  R.  R.  Extension  Co. 

1846,  ch.    75 ;  8  S.  L.  549.    $500,000. 

1847,  ch.  238 ;  8  S.  L.  802.    $120,000  for  Stoneham  Branch  R.  R. 
1851,  ch.  139;  9  S.  L.  314.    $100,000   -  "  " 

1849,  ch.  226 ;  9  S.  L.  110.    $600,000. 

1868,  ch.  17 ;  12  S.  L.  391.    Increase  to  $5,000,000  by  adding  $450,000. 
1873,  ch.  357 ;  Acts  and  Res.  879.    By  amount  expended  for  change  of  location 
in  Somerville,  Charlestown  and  Boston.] 


190         Boston  and  Maine  Railroad  Company,  No.  1. 

§  2.  Residence  of  officers  for  service  of  process,  with  liability 
to  jurisdiction. 

§  3.  Separate  accounts  as  to  part  of  road  in  each  state,  to  be 
adjusted  b\-  commissioners. 

§  4.  Company  and  stockholders  of  part  of  road  in  this  state  to 
be  subject  to  the  laws  thereof. 

§  5.  Act  to  take  effect  upon  similar  legislation  in  New  Hamp- 
shire, and  acceptance  by  both  corporations. 

1843— (March  24).     Ch.  90  ;  8  S.  L.  308,  §  1.     Corporate  union  with 

the  Maine,  New  Hampshire  and  Massachusetts  R.  R. 

Cor.  of  Maine,  under  the  name  of  the  Boston  and  Maine 

R.  R.  Co. 
§  2.  Residence  of  officers  for  service  of  process,  with  liability 

to  jurisdiction. 
§  3.  Separate  accounts  as  to  part  of  road  in  each  state,  to  be 

adjusted  by  commissioners. 
§  4.  Duties  and  liabilities  under  the  laws  of  this  state. 
§  5.  Act  to  take  effect  upon  similar  legislation  in  Maine  and 

New  Hampshire,  and  acceptance  by  both  corporations. 

1844— (March  11).     Ch.  83  ;  8  S.  L.  347,  §  5.     Corporate  union  with 
Georgetown  Branch  R.  R.  Co.  authorized. 
§  6.  G.  B.  R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on  and  unite  with,  on  certain 
conditions. 

(March  15).  Ch.  116  ;  8  S.  L.  3'64,  §  2.  Salisbury  and  East 
Kingston  R.  R.  Co.  may  sell  or  lease  its  railroad  to. 

(March  16).  Ch.  172  ;  8  S.  L.  396.  §  2.  Boston  and  Maine 
R.  R.  Extension  may  be  constructed  from  a  point  in,  at 
Wilmington. 

§  8.  B.  and  M.  R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on  and  use  the  B.  &  M.  R. 
R.  Extension,  such  entry  and  use  to  terminate  the  right 
to  enter  on  the  Boston  and  Lowell  R.  R.,  except  with 
consent ;  and  maj-  subscribe  for  stock  of  B.  &  M.  R.  R. 
Extension  Co.,  to  an  amount  not  exceeding  5,000  shares, 
and  increase  its  capital  stock  to  that  amount. 

1845— (March  19).  Ch.  159  ;  8  S.  L.  469.  Corporate  union  with 
the  Boston  and  Maine  R.  R.  Extension  Co.,  under  the 
name  of  Boston  and  Maine  R.  R.  authorized. 

1846— (March  3).  Ch.  75  ;  8  S.  L.  549,  §  1.  May  change  location 
in  Andover,  from  the  south  parish  to  Sutton's  Mills,  in 
the  north  parish.  [Hazen  v.  Boston  and  Maine  R.  R., 
2  Gray  R.  574.] 


Boston  and  Maine  Railroad  Company,  No.  1.         191 

§  2.  May  build  a  branch  railroad  from  Andover  to  Methuen. 
[1848,'ch.  322 ;  8  S.  L.  1014 ;  location  may  be  altered 
in  Methuen.] 

§  3.  Powers  and  liabilities  in  regard  to  said  branch. 

§  4.  May  increase  capital  stock  by  $500,000. 

§  5.  Subject  to  use  by  other  companies,  under  legislative  au- 
thority. 

§  '6.  Location  of  said  section  to  be  within  one  year,  and  con- 
struction to  the  extent  provided  in  §  1,  to  be  within 
three  years.  [1848,  ch.  322  ;  8  S.  L.  1014 ;  time  for 
location  extended  three  months.] 

1846— (March  7).  Ch.  79  ;  8  S.  L.  551,  §§  2,  8.  Essex  R.  R.  Co. 
may  cross,  under  certain  conditions. 

(March  27).  Ch.  157;  8  S.  L.  612,  §§  2,  3.  Lowell  and 
Andover  R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on. 

(April  10).  Ch.  212  ;  8  S.  L.  640,  §§  2,  7.  Chelsea  Branch 
R.  R.  Co.  (Grand  Junction  R.  R.  and  Depot  Co.) ,  may 
enter  on  in  Maiden,  and  use.  [1848,  ch.  264  ;  8  S.  L. 
971.  1851,  ch.  236  ;  9  S.  L.  355.  1852,  ch.  306  ;  9 
S.  L.  554.] 

§  9.  May  receive  and  hold  franchise  of  Chelsea  Branch  R.  R.  Co. 

(April  16).  Ch.  229  ;  8  S.  L.  647,  §  2.  Grant  to  Maiden 
Canal  Co.  shall  not  interfere  with  rights,  privileges  or 
property  of,  or  of  any  branch  authorized  to  enter  on 
said  B.  &  M.  R.  R. 

1847— (March  11).  Ch.  70  ;  8  S.  L.  721.  May  contract  with  Port- 
land, Saco  and  Portsmouth  R.  R.  Co.,  of  Maine,  for 
the  use  and  maintenance  of  said  P.  S.  &  P.  R.  R.,  and 
for  the  transportation  of  freight. 

(April  20).  Ch.  200 ;  8  S.  L.  784,  §  2.  Bridge  of  the  Fitch- 
burg  R.  R.  Co.  across  Charles  River,  shall  not  pass 
within  170  feet  of  the  present  bridge  of. 

(April  23).  Ch.  238  ;  8  S.  L.  802,  §§  2,  5.  Stoneham  Branch 
R.  R.  Co.  may  intersect  with,  and  enter  on  the  Medford 
branch  of.  [1851,  ch.  139  ;  9  S.  L.  314.  1854,  ch.  336  ; 
10  S.  L.  186.] 

§  6.  May  receive  and'hold  franchise  of  Stoneham  Branch  R.  R. 
Co.,  and  increase  capital  stock  therefor  by  an  amount 
not  exceeding  $120,000.    [1851,  ch.  139  ;  9  S.  L.  314.] 


192         Boston  and  Maine  Railroad  Company,  JVb.  1. 

1847— (April  26).     Ch.  278  ;  8  S.  L.  836.     Lines  of  Boston  harbor 
with  reference  to. 

1848— (March  13).     Ch.  41  ;  8  S.  L.  870.     Boundaries  of  Railroad 
Wharf  Co.  in  Charlestown,  with  reference  to. 

(April  26) .  Ch.  204  ;  8  S.  L.  938,  §  2.  South  Reading  Branch 
R.  R.  may  use  the  part  of,  between  the  junction  at  South 
Reading  and  Boston,  with  certain  restrictions  which 
may  be  enforced  by  injunction. 

(April  26).  Ch.  207  ;  8  S.  L.  940,  §  2.  May  hire  or  purchase 
the  whole  or  a  part  of  the  franchise  or  road  of  the  Salis- 
bury and  East  Kingston  R.  R.  Co. 

(April  26).  Ch.  223;  8  S.  L.  950,  §  8.  Salem  and  Lowell 
R.  R.  Co.  may  cross  the  track  of,  with  restrictions, 
which  may  be  enforced  by  injunction.  [1851,  ch.  196  ; 
9  S.  L.  337  ;  repeals  part  of  the  above.  1852,  ch.  118  ; 
9  S.  L.  476  ;  use  by  each  company  of  the  other's  road.] 

(April  28).  Ch.  231  ;  8  S.  L.  956,  §  2.  Saugus  Branch  R.  R. 
Co.  may  unite  with,  in  Maiden. 

(May  6).  Ch.  263  ;  8  S.  L.  970,  §  2.  Essex  R.  R.  Co.  may 
enter  on,  in  Andover  and  Methuen,  under  a  certain 
condition. 

§  3.  Provisions  as  to  the  crossing  of  the  track  of,  by  Essex  R.  R. 

(May  6).  Ch.  264 ;  8  S.  L.  971,  §  1.  Grand  Junction  R.  R. 
and  Depot  Co.  may  cross  with  a  branch  in  Charlestown 
or  Somerville.  [1846,  ch.  212,  §§  2,  f  ;  8  S.  L.  640. 
1851, ch. 236  ;  9  S.  L.  355.  1852,  ch. 306  ;  9  S.  L. 554. 
1866,  ch.  278  ;  12  S.  L.  143.] 

(May  9).  Ch.  292  ;  8  S.  L.  988,  §§1,2.  Eastern  R.  R.  Co. 
may  enter  on  and  use  the  B.  and  M.  R.  R.  from  Somer- 
ville to  Boston,  with  provisions  as  to  taking  and  use  of 
bridge  across  Charles  and  Miller's  rivers.  [1866,  ch. 
343 ;  12  S.  L.  781.  1870,  ch.  301 ;  12  S.  L.  1020. 
1870,  ch.  401  ;  12  S.  L.  1062.] 

§  3.  Location  of  Eastern  R.  R.  Co.  on  Causeway  street  not  to 
be  within  50  feet  of  the  westerly  side  of  the  freight- 
house  of  B.  &  M.  R.  R.  Co.,  without  consent. 


Boston  and  Maine  Railroad  Company,  JVb.  1.         193 

1848— (May  10).  Ch.  322  ;  8  S.  L.  1014,  §  1.  May  alter  the  loca- 
tion of  branch  in  Methuen,  authorized  by  1846,  ch.  75  ; 
8  S.  L.  549,  to  meet  the  Manchester  and  Lawrence  R. 
R.  at  the  New  Hampshire  line.  [Hazen  v.  Boston  & 
Maine  R.  R.,  2  Gray  R.  574.] 
§  2.  Time  for  location  of  said  branch  extended  three  months. 
§  3.  Private  rights  in  pending  suits  not  to  be  affected  by  the  act. 

1849— (Feb.  8).  Ch.  7 ;  9  S.  L.  3,  §  3.  Essex  R.  R.  Co.  may  con- 
tract with,  for  use  of  tracks  from  North  Andover  to 
Lawrence. 

(May  2).  Ch.  226  ;  9  S.  L.  110.  May  increase  capital  stock 
by  $600,000. 

(May  2).  Ch.  230 ;  9  S.  L.  112,  §  2.  Quanapowitt  R.  R.  Co. 
may  enter  on  and  unite  with,  in  South  Reading. 

1850— (March  23).  Ch.  113  ;  9  S.  L.  160,  §  1.  Saugus  Branch  R.  R. 
Co.  may  unite  with,  in  Maiden. 

(April  26).  Ch.  240;  9  S.  L.  223,  §§»2,  5,  6.  Wilmington 
Branch  R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on  in  Wilmington  and 
Reading,  and  use  under  certain  conditions. 

1851— (May  15).  Ch.  139  ;  9  S.  L.  314,  §§  2,  5.  Stoneham  Branch 
R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on  and  unite  with  the  Medford 
branch  of,  at  Medford.  [1847,  ch.  238  ;  8  S.  L.  202. 
1854,  ch.  336  ;  10  S.  L.  186.] 
§  6.  May  receive  and  hold  franchise  of  Stoneham  Branch  R.  R. 
Co.  and  increase  capital  stock  therefor  bj  an  amount  not 
exceeding  $100,000.     [1847,  ch.  238  ;  8  S.  L.  202.] 

(May  21).     Ch.  196  ;  9  S.  L.  337,  §  1.    Repeals  1844,  ch.  172  ; 

8  S.  L.  396,  §  9,  which  prohibits  any  station  between 

Andover  and  Reading  without  the  consent  of  Boston  and 

Lowell  R.  R.  Cor. 
§  2.  Repeals  that  part  of  §  8  of  ch.  223,  1848  ;  8  S.  L.  950, 

which  provides  that  the  Salem  and  Lowell  R.  R.  Cor. 

shall  not  receive  or  deliver  passengers  or  freight  within 

one  mile  of  B.  &  M.  R.  R. 
§  3.  Not  to  authorize  the  cars  of  B  &  M.  R.  R.  Co.  to  be  drawn 

over  track  of  Salem  and  Lowell  R.  R.  Co.,  or  vice  versa; 

also  as  to  such  drawing  by  other  corporations  or  persons. 

[1852,  ch.  118  ;    9  S.  L.  476  ;    as  to  the  use  by  said 

companies  of  each  other's  road.] 
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194         Boston  and  Maine  Railroad  Company,  No.  1. 

1851— (May  23).  Ch.  236  ;  9  S.  L.  355,  §  3.  Grand  Junction  R.  R. 
and  Depot  Co.  may  cross,  in  Somerville.  [1846,  ch. 
212  ;  8  S.  L.  640.  1848,  ch.  264 ;  8  S.  L.  971.  1852, 
ch.  306  ;  9  S.  L.  554.] 

(May  23).  Ch.  244;  9  S.  L.  358,  §§  2,  3.  Wilmington  and 
Cambridge  R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on  and  unite  with. 

1852— (March  15).  Ch.  32 ;  9  S.  L.  428,  §  2.  Danvers  R.  R.  Co. 
may  enter  on  and  use,  in  South  Reading. 

(April  20).  Ch.  118;  9  S.  L.  476,  §  1.  May  enter  on  and 
use  the  Salem  and  Lowell  R.  R.  [Boston  and  Lowell 
R.  R.  Cor.  v.  Salem  and  Lowell  R.  R.  Co.,  2  Gray  R.  1.] 

§  2.  S.  and  L.  R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on  and  use  the  B.  &  M.  R.  R. 

§  3.  Inconsistent  provisions  repealed.  [1848,  ch.  223  ;  8  S.  L. 
950.     1851,  ch.  196  ;  9  S.  L.  337.] 

(April  30).  Ch.  167  ;  9  S.  L.  503.  Danvers  and  Georgetown 
R.  R.  and  Danvers  R.  R.  may  be  operated  by,  or  leased  to. 

(May  21).  Ch.  305;  9  S.  L.  553,  §  1.  Eastern  R.  R.  Co. 
may  use  the-  track  of,  in  running  trains  over  South 
Reading  Branch  R.  R.,  between  Salem  and  Boston,  with 
the  remedy  in  case  of  disagreement  as  to  the  terms. 

(May  21).  Ch.  306  ;  9  S.  L.  554,  §  1.  Grand  Junction  R.  R. 
and  Depot  Co.  and  Eastern  R.  R.  Co.,  or  either  of  them, 
may  cross  and  connect  with,  in  Charlestown,  by  consent 
[1846,  ch.  212  ;  8  S.  L.  640.  1848,  ch.  264 ;  8  S.  L. 
971.  1851,  ch.  236  ;  9  S.  L.  355]  ;  with  provisions  as 
to  the  construction  of  bridge  from  Prison  Point  bridge 
to  Boston  shore,  and  the  maintenance  of  the  channel, 
where  not  covered  by  said  bridge. 

§  2.  Certain  land  belonging  to  B.  &  M.  R.  R.  Co.  not  to  be 
taken  by  either  of  said  companies  without  consent. 

§  5.  Said  companies  to  maintain  signals  and  other  safeguards 
at  crossings. 

1853— (March  19).  Ch.  64 ;  9  S.  L.  598,  §  1.  May  alter  draw  in 
its  bridge  over  Charles  River,  or  construct  a  new  draw. 
[1869,  ch.  343  ;  12  S.  L.  781.  1870,  ch.  301  ;  12  S.  L. 
1020.  1870,  ch.  401  ;  12  S.  L.  1062.] 
§  2.  Provisions  concerning  the  alteration  and  maintenance  of 
said  draw. 


Boston  and  Maine  Railroad  Company ,  No.  1.         195 

1853— (April  1).  Ch.  121 ;  9  S.  L.  632,  §  4.  Required  to  build  draw 
not  less  than  46  feet  wide  in  lieu  of  existing  draw  in 
its  bridge  across  the  channel  of  Mystic  River,  with 
duties  as  to  the  new  draw  and  the  removal  of  obstruc- 
tions in  the  channel. 

(May  2).  Ch.  276;  9  S.  L.  708.  May  subscribe  to  capital 
stock  of  Danvers  R.  R.  Co.  to  a  limited  amount. 

.  (May  25).  Ch,  415  ;  9  S.  L.  771,  §  8.  May  enter  on  Mystic 
River  R.  R.,  in  Somerville,  with  reciprocal  right  in 
Mystic  River  R.  R.  Co.,  as  to  B.  &  M.  R.  R. 

1854— (Feb.  24).  Ch.  31 ;  10  S.  L.  12.  Location  of  Mystic  River 
R.  R.  from,  in  Charlestown. 

(April  15).  Ch.  310  ;  10  S.  L.  170.  Location  of  a  branch  of 
the  Eastern  R.  R.,  with  reference  to. 

(April  19).  Ch.  336;  10  S.  L.  186,  §  1.  Stoneham  Branch 
R.  R.  Co.  may  connect  with,  in  Somerville.  [1847,  ch. 
238  ;  8  S.  L.  802.     1851,  ch.  139  ;  9  S.  L.  314.] 

(April  24).  Ch.  353  ;  10  S.  L.  198,  §  1.  May  insert  a  service- 
pipe  into  the  main  pipe  in  Charlestown,  which  conveys 
the  Cochituate  water  to  the  state  prison,  on  certain  con- 
ditions. 

§  2.  May  open  streets  or  ways  in  Charlestown  for  laying  down 
or  repairing  the  service-pipes. 

§  3.  May  cany  the  service-pipe  across  the  channel  of  Miller's 
River  under  certain  conditions. 

§  4.  Act  to  be  void  unless  accepted  by  city  council  of  Boston 
within  sixty  days. 

(April  29).  Resolve  ch.  82  ;  Acts  and  Res.  444.  Requires  the 
governor  to  appoint  a  commission  to  investigate  the 
expediency  of  obviating  the  crossings  of  the  B.  &  M. 
R.  R.  Co.,  Boston  and  Lowell  R.  R.  Cor.,  Fitchburg 
R.  R.  Co.  and  Eastern  R.  R.  Co.,  and  of  the  repeal  of  so 
much  of  the  charters  of  the  same  as  allows  them  to 
cross  Causeway  street  in  Boston. 

1855— (March  9).  Ch.  42  ;  10  S.  L.  292.  May  purchase  the  fran- 
chise and  property  of  the  Danvers  R.  R.  Co.,  assuming 
its  debts.  [1857,  ch.  263  ;  10  S.  L.  754 ;  concerning 
number  of  trains  to  be  run  over  Danvers  R.  R.,  repealed 
by  1860,  ch.  63 ;  11  S/L.  37.] 


196         Boston  and  Maine  Railroad  Company,  JSFo.  1. 

1855— (April  6).  Ch.  141  ;  10  S.  L.  325,  §  1.  May  file  amended 
location  not  exceeding  five  rods  in  width  on  any  land  in 
its  actual  possession  on  Jan.  1,  1855. 

§  2.  Amended  location  not  to  impair  existing  rights,  or  give 
right  to  land  not  in  its  actual  possession  on  Jan.  1, 1855. 

§  3.  Damages  to  land  owners  by  amended  location. 

§  4.  Pending  actions  not  to  be  affected  by  the  act. 

§  5.  Location  in  Lawrence  confirmed. 

(May  17).  Ch.  371 ;  10  S.  L.  418.  May  widen  bridge  across 
Charles  River  within  certain  limits,  but  not  to  erect 
buildings  except  to  shelter  employes. 

§  2.  May  straighten  said  bridge  in  mode  prescribed. 

§  3.  Manner  of  widening  on  piles. 

§  4.  Required  to  remove  part  of  easterly  pier  of  south  draw. 

(May  17).  Ch.  375  ;  10  S.  L.  419.  Eastern  R.  R.  Co.  may 
remove  part  of  pier  in  the  bridge  of,  over  Charles  River. 
[1859,  ch.  115  ;  10  S.  L.  878.] 

(May  18).  Ch.  386  ;  10  S.  L.  428,  §  1.  May  mate  arrange- 
ments with  the  Lowell  and  Lawrence  R.  R.  Co.  and  the 
Salem  and  Lowell  R.  R.  Co.  for  use  in  common  of  their 
several  railroads  between  Lowell  and  Boston. 

§  2.  Damages  to  land  owners. 

§  3.  Use  in  common  authorized  by  the  first  section  defined  and 
regulated. 

§  4.  First  two  sections  to  take  effect  on  acceptance  by  the  cor- 
porations aforesaid,  and  the  last  two  on  passage  of  the 
act.  [Boston  and  Lowell  R.  R.  Cor.  v.  Salem  and 
Lowell  R.  R.  Co.,  2  Gray  R.  1.] 

1857— (May  7).  Ch.  124  ;  10  S.  L.  677,  §  7.  Part  of  Warren  Bridge 
to  remain  open  to  the  estates  of,  and  be  maintained  by. 

(May  30).  Ch.  263;  10  S.  L.  754,  §  1.  Required  to  run 
trains  between  the  Dan  vers  R.  R.,  in  Dan  vers  and  Bos- 
ton, for  accommodating  the  public  on  the  line  of  the 
Dan  vers  R.  R.,  and  others. 

§  2.  Proceedings  in  case  of  disagreement  between  the  B.  &  M., 
the  Danvers  and  the  Newburyport  R.  R.  companies,  as 
to  the  number  of  trains  and  other  respects. 

§  3.  Not  to  give  validity  to  alleged  contract  between  the  B.  & 
M.  R.  R.  Co.  and  the  Eastern  R.  R.  Co.,  dated  July  14, 
1855.     [The  act  repealed  by  1860,  ch.  63  ;  11  S.  L.  37.] 


Boston  and  Maine  Railroad  Company,  No.  1.         197 

1857— (May  30).  Resolve  Ch.  88;  Acts  and  Res.  696.  Sale  of 
Commonwealth's  lands  in  Charlestown,  bounding  on. 

1859— (March  25).  Ch.  115;  10  S.  L.  878,  §  1.  May  fill  up  and 
make  solid  the  portion  of  its  pile  structure  over  Miller's 
River,  between  the  "island"  north  of  Prison  Point  and 
the  main  land  in  Somerville ;  may  re-locate  and  widen 
its  road  from  the  "island"  to  Somerville  shore.  [1855, 
ch.  375;  10  S.  L.  419.] 
§  2.  Powers  and  liabilities  as  to  new  location. 

1860— (March  10).  Ch.  63  ;  11  S.  L.  37.  Repeals  1857,  ch.  263  ;  10 
S.  L.  754,  concerning  the  B.  &  M.  R.  R.  Co.  and  the 
Danvers  R.  R.  Co. 

1861— (Jan.  31).  Ch.  15;  11  S.  L.  129,  §  2.  Charlestown  Freight 
R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on  and  use. 

(April  10).  Ch.  176  ;  11  S.  L.  215.  Certain  flats  of  the  Com- 
monwealth may  be  sold  or  leased  to,  for  widening  bridge 
across  Charles  River,  on  certain  conditions. 

1864— (Feb.  29).  Ch.  54  ;  11  S.  L.  490,  §  3.  Mystic  River  R.  R. 
may  cross  under  certain  conditions,  with  the  prior  right 
of  the  trains  of  the  B.  &  M.  R.  R.  Co. 

(May  14).  Ch.  283  ;  11  S.  L.  596.  Boundary  of  land  of  the 
United  States  in  Maiden,  on. 

1866— (March  23).  Ch.  102  ;  12  S.  L.  40,  §  2.  N.  Adams  may  lease 
the  South  Reading  Branch  to,  if  purchased  by  him  and 
not  redeemed  by  the  said  S.  R.  Br.  R.  R.  Co. 

(April  7.)  Ch.  127  ;  12  S.  L.  54.  May  change  its  passenger 
station  in  South  Lawrence,  and  build  one  on  a  new  site. 

(May  26).  Ch.  265  ;  12  S.  L.  138,  §  3.  Shall  continue  to 
maintain  and  keep  in  repair  its  bridges  in  Charlestown. 

(May  28).  Ch.  278  ;  12  S.  L.  143,  §  2.  Corporation  pur- 
chasing the  property  of  the  Grand  Junction  R.  R.  and 
»Depot  Co.  required  to  afford  facilities  to. 

1867— (April  25).  Ch.  170  ;  12  S.  L.  252,  §  14.  May  subscribe  for 
the  stock  of  Marginal  Freight  R.  Co.  to  a  limited 
amount. 


198         Boston  and  Maine  Railroad  Company y  JVb.  1. 

1868— (Feb.  17).     Ch.  17  ;  12  S.  L.  391,  §  1.     May  re-locate  in  North 
Andover  and  Bradford — the  new  location  not  to  diverge 
more  than  1,500  feet  from  the  present  line. 
§  2.  May  increase  its  capital  stock  to  $5,000,000  by  the  addi- 
tion of  $450,000. 

(April  13).  Ch.  118  ;  12  S.  L.  443,  §  1.  .  Eastern  R.  R.  Co.  may 
enter  on,  in  Lawrence,  with  its  Lawrence  branch,  with 
reciprocal  right  in  B.  &  M.  R.  R.  Co.  as  to  said  branch. 

§  3.  Shall  lower  the  grade  of  its  railroad  in  North  Andover  at 
the  crossing  of  the  Lawrence  branch  of  the  E.  R.  R. 
Co. ;  if  this  section  is  not  accepted  b}'  the  B  &  M.  R.  R. 
Co.  in  one  }'ear,  said  crossing  may  be  at  grade ;  with 
the  right  of  the  B.  &  M.  R.  R.  Co.  and  the  E.  R.  R.  Co. 
to  agree  as  to  the  crossing  between  the  depot  and  Shaw- 
sheen  River. 

§  5.  Connection  with  the  private  tracks  of  the  Essex  Co.  shall 
not  be  severed ;  remedy  in  case  of  disagreement  as  to 
the  crossings. 

(May  1).  Ch.  178;  12  S.  L.  474,  §  3.  Wakefield,  Melrose 
and  Maiden  R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on. 

(May  8).  Ch.  188;  12  S.  L.  478,  §  4.  West  Amesbury 
Branch  R.  R.  Cor.  may  enter  on  and  use,  in  Haverhill, 
with  reciprocal  right  in  B.  &  M.  R.  R.  Co.  as  to  W.  A. 
Br.  R.  R. 

(May  26).  Ch.  253  ;  12  S.  L.  517.  Filling  up  of  flats  by  the. 
city  of  Charlestown,  bounding  on  the  location  of. 

1869— (May  28).  Ch.  343  ;  12  S.  L.  781,  §  1.  May  widen  and  ex- 
tend the  bridges  over  Charles  and  Miller's  rivers  in  the 
manner  defined,  and  may  construct  a  certain  pile  struct- 
ure. 

§  2.  Shall  build  new  draws  in  said  bridges,  with  a  passage-way 
of  44  feet,  in  lieu  of  existing  draws.  [1853,  ch.  64 ;  9 
S.  L.  598.  1870,  ch.  301  ;  12  S.  L.  1020  ;  opening  in 
draw  to  be  38  feet.  1870,  ch.  401;  12  S.  L.  1062; 
opening  in  draw  to  be  36  feet.] 

§  3.  Land  acquired  under  this  act  not  exempt  from  taxation. 

(June  4).  Ch.  352  ;  12  S.  L.  792.  References  to,  in  act  to 
authorize  the  Fitchburg  R.  R.  Co.  to  widen  and  extend 
its  bridge  over  Charles  River. 


Boston  and  Maine  Railroad  Company,  JVb.  1.  199 

1869— (June  11).  Ch.  378;  12  S.  L.  802,  §  3.  Assessments  upon, 
for  drainage  in  the  towns  of  Maiden  and  Melrose. 

(June  12).  Ch.  398;  12  S.  L.  818,  §  4.  Newburyport  City 
R.  R.  Co.  may  sell,  lease,  or  mortgage  its  road  and  fran- 
chise to,  or  contract  with,  for  the  use  of  its  rolling-stock. 

§  6..  May  subscribe  to  the  capital  stock  of  Newburyport  City 
R.  R.  Co.,  not  exceeding  $50,000. 

(June  12).  Ch.  401;  12  S.  L.  821,  §  1.  West  Amesbury 
Branch  R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on,  and  unite  with,  the  rail- 
road of  the  B.  &  M.  R.  R.  Co.,  known  as  the  Newbury- 
port R.  R. 

1870— (Feb.  7).  Ch.  9  ;  12  S.  L.  873,  §  2.  Boston  and  Lowell  R. 
R.  Cor.  may,  with  its  branch  from  Milk  Row  station  to 
Mystic  River  R.  R.,  at  its  own  expense,  cross  at  grade, 
under  certain  conditions. 

(June  1).  Ch.  301 ;  12  S.  L.  1020,  §  1.  Provides  that  the 
draws  across  Charles  and  Miller's  rivers,  required  by 
1869,  ch.  343,  §  2  ;  12  S.  L.  781  ;  ch.  291  ;  12  S.  L.  757, 
and  ch.  352  ;  12  S.  L.  792,  shall  have  an  opening  of  38 
feet  instead  of  44  feet.  [1870,  ch.  401 ;  12  S.  L.  1062  ; 
changed  to  36  feet.] 

§  2.  Report  concerning  terminal  facilities  in  Boston  to  be  made 
to  the  legislature. 

(June  3).  Ch.  320  ;  12  S.  L.  1026.  Location  in  Haverhill  of 
Merrimack  Street  R.  from  passenger  station  of. 

(June  23).  Ch.  401 ;  12  S.  L.  1062.  Amends  1870,  ch.  301 ; 
12  S.  L.  1020,  concerning  opening  in  draws  required  by 
1869,  ch.  343  ;  12  S.  L.  781,  by  substituting  36  feet  for 
38  feet. 

1871— (April  14).  Ch.  184  ;  Acts  and  Res.  557,  §  4.  Massachusetts 
Central  R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on  and  use,  with  consent. 

(May  26).  Ch.  389  ;  Acts  and  Res.  747.  Not  to  be  construed 
to  prohibit  extension  to  Portland. 

1872— (May  7).  Ch.  356  ;  Acts  and  Res.  334.  PJastern  R.  R.  Co. 
may  take  certain  land  on  Causeway  street,  in  Boston, 
occupied  by. 


200         Boston  and  Maine  Railroad  Company,  JVb.  1. 

1873 — (March  15).  Ch.  79  ;  Acts  and  Res.  534.  May  build  a  wharf 
in  Somerville,  on  the  southerly  side  of  Mystic  River, 
with  lines  defined,  subject  to  ch.  432,  1869  ;  Acts  and 
Res.  747. 
§  2.  Shall  pay  for  land  or  flats  of  the  Commonwealth  covered 
by  said  wharf,  with  a  proviso  as  to  a  passage-way  for 
sewerage  and  surface-water  in  continuation  of  the  cul- 
vert under  the  railroad. 

(April  19).  Resolve  30  ;  Acts  and  Res.  924.  Railroad  com- 
missioners to  report  as  to  change  of  location  in  Law- 
rence ;  and  as  to  the  bridge  across  the  Merrimack  River, 
and  the  crossing  of  Broadway  street. 

(June  11).  Ch.  357;  Acts  and  Res.  879,  §  1.  May  make 
certain  contracts  and  exchanges  of  lands  and  franchises 
in  Somerville,  Charlestown  and  Boston,  with  other 
companies,  and  alter  location  for  discontinuing  grade- 
crossings  and  accommodating  terminal  business,  and  pay 
money  and  increase  capital  stock  therefor  to  the  amount 
expended — the  authority  subject  to  the  approval  of  the 
railroad  commissioners. 

§  2.  Structures  over  tide-water  to  be  subject  to  the  approval 
of  the  harbor  commissioners  and  to  general  laws. 

§  3.  Land  may  for  said  purposes  be  purchased  or  condemned 
in  mode  prescribed,  and  if  covered  by  tide-water,  by 
approval  of  the  harbor  commissioners  and  the  governor 
and  council,  with  a  further  provision  as  to  the  Boston 
and  Lowell  R.  R.  Cor. 

§  4.  Reports  to  be  made  of  doings  under  the  act  to  the  railroad 
commissioners  and  hy  said  commissioners  to  the  next 
legislature. 

See  Andover  and  Wilmington  R.  R.  Cor. 
Andover  and  Haverhill  R.  R.  Cor. 
Boston  and  Portland  R.  R.  Cor. 


Boston  and  Maine  Railroad  Extension  Company.       201 


BOSTON"   AND    MAINE   RAILROAD    COMPANY,    No.    2. 
(A   NEW   HAMPSHIRE   CORPORATION.) 

1841— (March  6).  Ch.  56  ;  8  S.  L.  202.  May  form  corporate  union 
with  the  Boston  and  Portland  R.  R.  Cor.,  under  the 
name  of  the  Boston  and  Maine  R.  R.  Co.,  with  pro- 
visions for  effecting  such  union.  [See  preamble  of  act 
1843,  ch.  90 ;  8  S.  L.  308.] 

See  Boston  and  Portland  B.  B.  Cor. 
Boston  and  Maine  B.  B.  Co.,  No.  1. 


MAINE,   NEW   HAMPSHIRE   AND    MASSACHUSETTS    RAILROAD. 
(A   MAINE   CORPORATION   CREATED   IN    1836.) 

1843— (March  24).  Ch.  90  ;  8  S.  L.  308.  Corporate  union  with  the 
Boston  and  Maine  R.  R.  Cor.  authorized,  with  provisions 
for  effecting  such  union. 

See  Boston  and  Maine  B.  B.  Co.,  No.  1. 


BOSTON   AND    MAINE   RAILROAD    EXTENSION   COMPANY. 

1844— (March  16).     Ch.  172  ;  8  S.  L.  396.     Original  charter. 
§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 

§  2.  Location  from  Boston  and  Maine  R.  R.  in  Wilmington,  to 
the  public  square  in  Boston  at  the  easterly  end  of 
Haverhill  and  Canal  streets.  [Commonwealth  v.  Boston 
and  Maine  R.  R.,  3  Cushing  R.  25.  Davidson  v.  Boston 
and  Maine  R.  R.,  3  Cushing  R.  91.] 

[Location  changed,  enlarged  or  extended. 

1844,  ch.  172 ;  8  S.  L.  396.    May  purchase  or  hire  Charlestown  Branch  R.  R. 

1845,  ch.  109 ;  8  S.  L.  445.    May  receive  charter  of  Medford  Br.  R.  R.  Co. 
1845,  ch.  218;  8  S.  L.  499.    Fitchburg  R.  R.  Co.  may  purchase  certain  lands 

of,  in  Boston.] 

§  3.  Construction  and  maintenance  of  bridges  over  Charles  and 
Mj'stic  rivers. 

§  4.  Motive-power  and  rate  of  speed  for  crossings  in  Boston. 

§  5.  Capital  stock  not  to  exceed  $500,000. 

§  6.  Construction  to  be  within  three  }Tears. 

§  7.  Subject  to  use  by  other  companies,  under  legislative  au- 
thority. 
26 


202       Boston  and  Maine  Railroad  Extension  Company. 

§  8.  Boston  and  Maine  R.  R.  Cor.  may  enter  on,  with  a  proviso 
as  to  entry  on  the  Boston  and  Lowell  R.  R. ;  may  sub- 
scribe for  5,000  shares  of  the  capital  stock  of,  and 
increase  its  own  capital  stock  to  that  amount. 

§  9.  No  station  to  be  established  between  Andover  and  Read- 
ing without  the  consent  of  the  Boston  and  Lowell  R.  R. 
Cor.     [The  section  repealed  by  1851,  ch.  196  ;  9  S.  L. 
337.] 
§  10.  May  purchase  or  hire  the  Charlestown  Branch  R.  R. 

1845— (March  7).    Ch.  109  ;  8  S.  L.  445,  §§  2,  5.    Medford  Branch 
R.  R.  Co.  ma}*  enter  on,  with  certain  conditions. 
§  6.  M.  Br.  R.  R.  Co.  may  transfer  franchise  and  property  to. 

(March  19).  Ch.  159  ;  8  S.  L.  469.  Corporate  union  with 
Boston  and  Maine  R.  R.  Co.  authorized,  under  the  name 
of  the  Boston  and  Maine  R.  R. 

(March  25).  Ch.  218  ;  8  S.  L.  499,  §  2.  Fitchburg  R.  R.  Co. 
may  purchase  or  lease  part  of  bridge,  lands  and  depots 
of,  between  the  Fitchburg  R.  R.  and  Haymarket  square 
in  Boston  ;  and  may  connect  with. 

(March  25).  Ch.  224 ;  8  S.  L.  501,  §  1.  May  build  a  sea- 
wall across  the  flats  between  the  channels  of  Charles  and 
Miller's  rivers,  and  fill  flats,  leaving  a  passage-way  and 
channel,  with  a  restriction  as  to  the  pier.  [Fitchburg 
R.  R.  Co.  v.  Boston  and  Maine  R.  R.,  3  Cushing  R.  58.] 

§  2.  Act  or  its  acceptance  not  to  be  an  admission  of  validity  of 
charter  of,  in  pending  or  future  actions. 

§  3.  Legal  rights  of  other  persons  and  corporations  not  to  be 
affected  by  the  act. 

1849— (May  1).  Ch.  190  ;  9  S.  L.  82.  Boundary  of  land  of  Edge- 
worth  Co.  on. 

1851— (May  21).  Ch.  196  ;  9  S.  L.  337,  §  1.  Repeals  1844,  ch.  172, 
§  9  ;  8  S.  L.  396,  being  so  much  of  the  original  charter 
as  prohibits  a  station  between  Andover  and  Reading, 
without  the  consent  of  the  B.  &  L.  R.  R.  Cor. 

See  Boston  and  Maine  B.  B.  Co.,  No.  1. 


Medford  Branch  Railroad  Company.  203 

EUROPEAN   AND   NORTH  AMERICAN   RAILWAY. 
(A   MAINE   CORPORATION.) 

1865— (May  16).     Ch.  248  ;  11  S.  L.  718,  §  1.    Certain  bonds  of  the 
state  of  Maine,  upon  payment  may  be  assigned  to. 
§  2.  Certain  joint  claims  of  Massachusetts  and  Maine  against 
the  United  States,  assigned  to  the  latter  state  in  trust 
for  said  company. 


MANCHESTER   AND   LAWRENCE   RAILROAD. 
(A   NEW   HAMPSHIRE   CORPORATION.) 

1848— (May  6).    Ch.  263  ;  8  S.  L.  970,  §  1.    Junction  of  the  Essex 
R.  R.  with,  at  the  state  line. 

(May  10).  Ch.  322  ;  8  S.  L.  1014.  Boston  and  Maine  R.  R. 
shall  be  so  constructed  as  to  meet  the  Manchester  & 
Lawrence  R.  R.  at  the  state  line. 

1869— (June  23).    Ch.  459  ;  12  S.  L.  844,  §  5.    Great  Northern  R. 
R.  Co.  may  lease  or  purchase. 

See  Boston  and  Maine  B.  B.  Co.,  No.  1. 
Great  Northern  B.  B.  Co. 


MEDPORD   BRANCH   RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1845— (March  7).     Ch.  109  ;  8  S.  L.  445.     Original  charter. 

§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 

§  2.  Location  from  Great  Bridge  in  Medford  to  the  Boston  and 
Maine  R.  R.  Extension  road  in  Somerville  or  Maiden. 

§  3.  Capital  stock  not  to  exceed  $100,000  ;  may  hold  real  and 
personal  estate. 

§  4.  Organization  and  location  to  be  within  one  year,  and  con- 
struction within  two  years. 

§  5,  May  enter  on  railroad  of  said  B.  &  M.  R.  R.  Extension 
Co.,  with  restrictions. 

§  6.  May  transfer  property  and  franchise  to  said  B.  &  M.  R.  R. 
Extension  Co.,  or  its  successors. 

1847— (April  23).  Ch.  238  ;  8  S.  L.  802,  §§  2,  5.  Stoneham  Branch 
R.  R.  Co.  may  intersect  with,  and  enter  on,  the  Medford 
branch  of  the  Boston  and  Maine  R.  R.  Co.  in  Medford. 


204     Stoneham  Branch  Railroad  Company ,  JYbs.  1  &  2. 

1849— (May  1).  Ch.  190;  9  S.  L.  82,  §  1.  Boundaries  of  Edge- 
worth  Co.  on. 

1851— (May  15).  Ch.  139  ;  9  S.  L.  314,  §§  2,  5.  Stoneham  Branch 
R.  R.  Co.  may  intersect  with,  and  enter  on  the  Medford 
Branch  of  the  Boston  and  Maine  R.  R.  Co. 

See  Boston  and  Maine  R.  R.  Extension  Co. 
Boston  and  Maine  R.  R.  Co.,  No.  1. 


STONEHAM   BRANCH   RAILROAD    COMPANY,    No.    1. 

1847— (April  23).     Ch.  238  ;  8  S.  L.  802.     Original  charter. 

§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 

§  2.  Location  from  Stoneham  to  Medford  branch  of  Boston  and 
Maine  R.  R.  in  Medford. 

§  3.  Capital  stock  not  to  exceed  $120,000  ;  may  hold  real  and 
personal  estate. 

§  4.  Organization  and  location  to  be  within  one  year,  and  con- 
struction within  three  years.  [1848,  ch.  159  ;  8  S.  L. 
920  ;  time  for  location  extended  to  April  23,  1849.] 

§  5.  May  unite  with  Medford  branch  of  Boston  and  Maine  R. 
R.,  under  certain  conditions. 

§  6.  May  transfer  franchise  and  property  to  Boston  and  Maine 
R.  R.  Co. 

1848— (April  21).     Ch.  159;  8  S.  L.  920.     Time  for  location  ex- 
tended to  April  23,  1849. 

See  Stoneham  Branch  R.  R.  Co.,  Nos.  2  and  3. 


STONEHAM   BRANCH   RAILROAD    COMPANY,    No.    2. 

1851— (May  15).     Ch.  139  ;  9  S.  L.  314.     Original  charter. 

§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 

§  2.  Location  from  Stoneham  to  Medford  branch  of  Boston  and 
Maine  R.  R.  in  Medford,  or  to  the  Boston  and  Lowell 
R.  R.  [1854,  ch.  336  ;  10  S.  L.  186  ;  may  build  a  rail- 
road from  its  location  in  Medford  to  Somerville.] 

§  3.  Capital  stock  to  be  $100,000.  [1854,  ch.  336  ;  10  S.  L.  186  ; 
increase  of  $200,000  authorized]  ;  may  hold  real  and 
personal  estate. 


Stoneham  Branch  Railroad  Company,  Wo.  3.  205 

§  4.  Organization  and  location  to  be  within  one  year,  and  con- 
struction within  three  years. 

[1852,  ch.  220 ;  9  S.  L.  526.    Time  for  location  extended  to  May  1,  1853. 

1853,  ch.  258 ;  9  S.  L.  703.    Time  for  location  extended  three  months  from  May 

1,  1853. 

1854,  ch.  336 ;  10  S.  L.  186.    Time  for  location  and  construction  extended  three 

years.] 

§  5.  May  enter  on  the  Medford  branch  of  Boston  and  Maine 
R.  R.,  or  on  Boston  and  Lowell  R.  R.r  under  certain 
conditions. 

§  6.  May  transfer  property  and  franchise  to  the  Boston  and 
Maine  R.  R.  Co.,  or  to  the  Boston  and  Lowell  R.  R.  Cor., 
as  the  stockholders  may  determine,  with  the  power  in  the 
corporation  receiving  the  transfer  to  increase  its  capital 
stock. 

§  7.  Conditions  precedent  to  the  commencement  of  construction. 

1852— (May  13) .  Ch.  220  ;  9  S.  L.  526.  Time  for  location  extended 
to  May  1,  1853. 

1853— (April  29).  Ch.  258 ;  9  S.  L.  703.  Time  for  location  ex- 
tended three  months  from  May  1,  1853. 

1854— (April  19).  Ch.  336;  10  S.  L.  186,  §  1.  May  construct  a 
railroad  from  its  location  in  Medford,  to  Boston  and 
Maine  R.  R.,  in  Somerville,  or  to  Boston  and  Lowell 
R.  R.,  .in  Winchester,  with  discontinuance  of  part  of 
present  location. 

§  2.  If  the  S.  Br.  R.  R.  Co.  shall  enter  upon  the  Boston  and 
Lowell  R.  R.,  part  of  its  present  location' to  be  discon- 
tinued. 

§  3.  May  increase  its  capital  stock  to  an  amount  not  exceeding 
$200,000  in  the  whole. 

§  4.  Time  for  location  and  construction  extended  three  years. 

See  Stoneham  Branch  R.  R.  Co.,  Nos.  1  and  3. 


STONEHAM    BRANCH   RAILROAD   COMPANY,    No.  3. 

1859— (April  6).     Ch.  268  ;  10  S.  L.  924.     Original  charter. 
§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 

§  2.  Location  from  Stoneham  village  to  Boston  and  Lowell  R.  R. 
§  3.  Capital  stock  not  to  exceed  $50,000 ;  may  hold  real  and 

personal  estate.     [1869,  ch.  104 ;  12  S    L.  643  ;  may 

increase  capital  stock  by  $100,000.] 


206  Essex  Railroad  Company. 

§  4.  Organization  and  location  to  be  within  one  year  and  con- 
struction within  two  years.  [1861,  ch.  33  ;  11  S.  L. 
137  ;  time  extended  one  year.  1862,  ch.  104  ;  11  S.  L. 
288  ;  time  extended  one  year.] 

§  5.  May  enter  on  and  use  Boston  and  Lowell  R.  R. 

§  6.  May  transfer  franchise  to  Boston  and  Lowell  R.  R.  Cor., 
which  may  increase  its  capital  stock  therefor.  [1870, 
ch.  165  ;  12  S.  L.  952  ;  transfer  confirmed.] 

1861— (Feb.  9).  Ch.  33  ;  11  S.  L.  137.  Time  for  location  and  con- 
struction extended  one  year. 

(March  28).  Ch.  Ill ;  11  S.  L.  185.  Mode  of  construction 
across  public  highways. 

1862— (April  2).  Ch.  104;  11  S.  L.  288.  Time  for  location  and 
construction  extended  one  year. 

1869— (March  20).     Ch.  104;  12  S.  L.  643,  §  1.     May  lease  road 
from  time  to  time  to  Boston  and  Lowell  R.  R.  Cor.,  or 
contract  with  said  B.  &  L.  R.  R.  Cor.  for  operation  and 
management. 
§  2.  May  increase  capital  stock  by  $100,000. 

(June  23).  Ch.  459;  12  S.  L.  844,  §  5.  Great  Northern 
R.  R.  Co.  may  lease  or  purchase. 

1870— (April  9).  Ch.  165  ;  12  S.  L.  952.  May  sell  franchise  and 
property  to  the  Boston  and  Lowell  R.  R.  Cor.  [1859, 
ch.  268,  §  6  ;  10  S.  L.  924.] 

See  Stoneham  Branch  B.  B.  Co.,  Nos.  1  and  2. 
Boston  and  Lowell  B.  B.  Cor. 


ESSEX    BAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1846— (March  7).     Ch.  79  ;  8  S.  L.  551.     Original  charter. 

§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 

§  2.  Location  from  North  River,  in  Salem, 'through  South  Dan- 
vers  and  other  towns  through  the  valley  of  the  Cochick- 
iwick  River,  crossing  the  Boston  and  Maine  R.  R.  and 
the  Merrimack  River  to  Methuen. 

[Location  changed,  enlarged  or  extended. 

1847,  ch.  239;  8  S.  L.  803.    May  build  branches  in  Salem  and  Danvers. 

1848,  ch.  223 ;  8  S.  L.  950.    May  build  part  of  Salem  and  Lowell  R.  It. 

1848,  ch.  263 ;  8  S.  L.  970.  May  extend  road  from  Andover  to  Lawrence  and 
Methuen,  or  to  state  line. 

1851,  ch.  128 ;  9  S.  L.  308.  May  widen  road  easterly  of  a  point  in  South  Dan- 
vers.] 


Essex  Railroad  Company.  207 

§  3.  Capital  stock  not  to  exceed  $500,000  ;  may  hold  real  and 
personal  estate. 

[Additions  to  capital  stock  authorized. 

1847,  ch.  239 ;  8  S.  L.  803.    $50,000  for  branches  in  Salem  and  Danvers. 

1848,  ch.  263 ;  8  S.  L.  970.    $150,000  for  extension  from  Andover  to  Lawrence.] 

§  4.  Location  to  be  within  one  year  and  construction  within 
three  years.  [1849,  ch.  7  ;  9  S.  L.  3  ;  location  to  be  on 
or  before  March  7,  1850,  and  construction  on  or  before 
March  7,  1851.] 

§  5.  Reduction  of  tolls  by  the  legislature. 

§  6.  May  enter  on  Eastern  R.  R.  at  Salem,  on  certain  con- 
ditions. 

§  7.  Subject  to  use  by  other  companies,  under  legislative  au- 
thority, with  a  restriction. 

§  8.  Provisions  for  crossing  of  Boston  and  Maine  R.  R. 

§  9.  Damages  to  owners  of  wharves  at  North  bridge  in  Salem. 

1847— (April  23).     Ch.  239  ;  8  S.  L.  803,   §   1.     May  construct  a 

branch  from  a  point  southerly  of  New  Mills  River  to 

tide-water  in  Danvers. 
§  2.  Extension  from  North  River  in  Salem,  near  North  bridge, 

to  Essex  bridge  or  Salem  harbor. 
§  3.  Extension  from  a  point  on  North  River  near  North  bridge, 

through  the  tunnel  to  South  River,  with  consent  of  the 

E.  R.  R.  Co. 
§  4.  Duties  and  liabilities  in  regard  to  said  branches. 
§  5.  May  increase  capital  stock  for  said  branches  by  $50,000  ; 

location  thereof  to  be  within  one  year  and  construction 

within  two  years. 

1848— (April  26).  Ch.  223  ;  8  S.  L.  950,  §  7.  Salem  and  Lowell  R. 
R.  Co.  may  enter  on,  at  Danvers  or  Salem,  and  use,  with 
a  restriction. 
§  9.  May  build  the  part  of  route  of  S.  &  L.  R.  R.  included  be- 
tween Salem  and  the  New  Mills  in  Danvers,  allowing 
the  S.  &  L.  R.  R.  Co.  an  independent  track. 

(May  6).  Ch.  263  ;  8  S.  L.  970,  §  1.  May  extend  its  railroad 
from  a  point  near  the  mouth  of  Cochickiwick  River  in 
Andover  to  Lawrence  and  to  the  Boston  and  Maine  R.  R. 
in  Methuen,  or  to  the  Manchester  and  Lawrence  R.  R. 
at  the  state  line. 

§  2.  May  enter  on  Boston  and  Maine  R.  R.  in  Andover  and 
Methuen,  with  certain  restrictions. 


208  Essex  Railroad  Company. 

§  3.  Provisions  for  crossing  the  Boston  and  Maine  R.  R. 
§  4.  May  increase  capital  stock  by  $150,000. 
§  5.  Location  to  be  before  Jan.  1,  1849,  and  construction  to  be 
within  three  years. 

1849— (Feb.  8).     Ch.  7  ;  9  S.  L.  3,  §  1.     Location  to  be  by  March  7, 
1850. 
§  2.  Time  for  construction  extended  to  March  7,  1851. 
§  3.  May  contract  with  Boston  and  Maine  R.  R.  Cor.  for  the 
use  of  tracks  from  North  Andover  to  Lawrence. 

(May  2).  Ch.  199;  9  S.  L.  93,  §  2.  Georgetown  and  An- 
dover R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on. 

1851— (May  7).     Ch.  125  ;  9  S.  L.  306,  §  2.     Danvers  and  George- 
town R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on. 

(May  14).  Ch.  128  ;  9  S.  L.  308,  §§1,2.  Salem  and  Lowell 
R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on  the  Eastern  R.  R.  from ;  and 
South  Reading  Branch  R.  R.  may  enter  on  and  use  the 
Essex  R.  R.  between  South  Danvers  and  Salem,  and  use 
turn-tables,  tracks  and  depots. 

§  3.  May  widen  railroad  and  construct  double  track  eastwardly 
of  Central  street  in  South  Danvers ;  location  and  con- 
struction to  be  within  two  }-ears. 

§  4.  Portion  of  railroad  eastwardly  of  Central  street  in  South 
Danvers,  how  to  be  managed  and  at  whose  expense ; 
proceedings  in  case  of  disagreement. 

§  5.  S.  &  L.  R.  R.  Co.  and  S.  R.  Br.  R.  R.  Co.  to  pay  semi- 
annual compensation  to  E.  R.  R.  Co.  for  said  use  of  its 
railroad. 

§  6.  Liability  for  accidents  on  said  part  of  said  railroad. 

§  8.  Provisions  to  take  effect  if  the  act  is  not  accepted  by  the 
E.  R.  R.  Co.,  with  powers  of  the  S.  &  L.  R.  R.  Co.  and 
the  S.  R.  Br.  R.  R.  Co.  in  that  event. 

(May  24).  Ch.  341 ;  9  S.  L.  414,  §  1.  May  borrow  $350,000, 
and  issue  bonds  therefor  secured  by  a  mortgage  of  the 
road,  franchise  and  property. 

§  2.  Conditions  precedent  to  the  validity  of  the  mortgage. 

§  3.  Sale  or  conversion  of  the  bonds  into  stock. 

§  4.  Previous  mortgage  not  to  be  affected  by  the  act. 

§  5.  Appropriation  of  money  received  for  the  bonds. 

1852— (March  15).     Ch.  32 ;  9  S.  L.  428,  §  2.     Danvers  R.  R.  Co. 
may  cross. 


South  Reading  Branch  Railroad  Company.  209 

1852— (May  21).  Ch.  305  ;  9  S.  L.  553,  §  1.  Use  of,  between  the 
Forrester  street  station  in  Salem  and  the  junction  in 
Danvers  by  the  Eastern  R.  R.  Co.  in  running  trains  over 
the  South  Reading  Branch  R.  R.  between  Salem  and 
Boston. 

1853— (May  2).  Ch.  276  ;  9  S.  L.  708.  May  subscribe  for  the  stock 
of  Danvers  R.  R.  Co.  to  a  limited  amount. 

(May  4).  Ch.  289;  9  S.  L.  712.  Town  way  and  bridge 
across  the  North  River  in  Salem  required  to  cross  the 
railroad  above  grade. 

1863— (March  14).  Ch.  90;  11  S.  L.  371,  §  1.  May  sell  franchise 
and  property  to  the  Eastern  R.  R.  Co.,  according  to  con- 
tract of  July  5,  1852,  or  other  terms  ;  sale  to  be  ratified 
on  or  before  Aug.  1,  1863.  [1864,  ch.  40  ;  11  S.  L.  482  ; 
time  for  ratification  extended  two  years.] 
§  2.  Eastern  R.  R.  Co.  upon  such  sale  to  succeed  to  the  rights 
and  duties  of,  with  power  to  increase  its  capital  stock 
therefor  by  $350,000. 
§  3.  Rights  of  creditors  of  the  Essex  R.  R.  Co.  not  to  be  im- 
paired. 

1864— (Feb.  18).  Ch.  40  ;  11  S.  L.  482.  Revives  1863,  ch.  90  ;  11 
S.  L.  371,  and  extends  time  two  years. 

See  Eastern  R.  R.  Co. 


SOUTH   READING   BRANCH   RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1848— (April  26).     Ch.  204  ;  8  S.  L.  938.     Original  charter- 

§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 

§  2.  Location  from  South  Danvers  to  the  Boston  and  Maine  R. 
R.  in  South  Reading  with  right  to  use  the  B.  &  M.  R. 
R.  under  restrictions.  [1851,  ch.  128;  9  S.  L.  308; 
authorizes  an  extension  to  Salem  in  a  certain  event.] 

§  3.  Capital  stock  not  to  exceed  $200,000.  [1851,  ch.  128  ; 
9  S.  L.  308,  §  7 ;  increase  of  $100,000.] 

§  4.  Location  to  be  within  two  years,  and  completion  within 
three  years. 

§  5.  Subject  to  use  by  other  companies  under  legislative  au- 
thority. 

§  6.  Reduction  of  tolls  by  the  legislature. 
27 


210  South  Reading  Branch  Railroad  Company. 

1850— (April  26).  Ch.  240  ;  9  S.  L.  223,  §  6.  Restriction  as  to  sale 
of  passage  tickets  upon,  and  the  passing  of  cars  and  en- 
gines on,  in  act  incorporating  the  Wilmington  Branch 
R.  R.  Co. 

(May  3).  Ch.  290;  9  S.  L.  249.  Lake  Rock  Granite  Co. 
may  construct  a  branch  railroad  to  unite  with,  at  Lynn- 
field. 

1851— (May  14).     Ch.  128;  9  S.  L.   308,  §§  1,  2.     May   (with   the 
Salem  and  Lowell  R.  R.  Co.)  enter  on  and  use  the  Essex 
R.  R.  between  South  Danvers  and  Salem. 
§§  4,  5,  6.  Management  of  part  of  Essex  R.  R.  so  used ;  com- 
pensation for  use  ;  liability  for  injuries. 
§  7.  May  increase  its  capital  stock  by  8100,000. 
§  8.  Extension  from  South  Danvers  to  Salem  authorized  in  a 
certain  event,  and  branches  in  Salem. 

1852— (March  15).  Ch.  32;  9  S.  L.  428,  §  2.  Danvers  R.  R.  Co. 
may  enter  on. 

(May  21).  Ch.  305  ;  9  S.  L.  553,  §  1.  May  lease  its  road 
and  franchise  to  the  Eastern  R.  R.  Co.  with  certain  re- 
strictions_asIto  reasonable  accommodations  to  the  public. 

§  2.  E.  R.  R.  Co.  ma}'  hold  stock  in,  on  certain  conditions. 

§  3.  Commissioners  to  determine  what  is  reasonable  accommo- 
dation to  the  public  between  Salem  and  Boston. 

§  4.  As  to  purchase  of  the  stock  of,  b}*  the  said  E.  R.  R.  Co. 
[Shackley  v.  Eastern  R.  R,  Co.,  98  Mass.  R.  93.] 

1866— (March  23).  Ch.  102  ;  12  S.  L.  40,  §  1.  N.  Adams,  a  stock- 
holder, authorized  to  redeem  the  franchise  of,  from  a 
sale  on  execution  ;  and  the  corporation  authorized  to 
redeem  from  him. 
§  2.  Said  Adams,  if  redeeming,  may  lease  the  road  to  the 
Eastern  R.  R.  Co.,  or  the  Boston  and  Maine  R.  R.  Co. ; 
reasonable  accommodations  to  be  furnished  to  the  public- 
ises—(May  1).  Ch.  178  ;  12  S.  L.  474,  §  6.  May  sell  or  lease  its 
railroad,  or  an}*  part,  to  the  Wakefield,  Melrose  and 
Maiden  R.  R.  Co. 


Wakefield,  Melrose  and  Maiden  Railroad  Company.     211 


LAKE  KOCK  GRANITE  COMPANY. 

1850— (May  3).     Ch.  290  ;  9  S.  L.  249,  §  1.     May  construct  branch 
railroad  from  its  quarries  in  Lynnfield  to  the    South 
Reading  Branch  R.  R. 
§  2.  Real  estate  and  capital  stock. 

§  3.  Location  to  be  within  one  year,  and  completion  within  two 
years. 


QUANAPOWITT   RAILROAD    COMPARTS". 

1849— (May  2).     Ch.  230  ;  9  S.  L.  112.     Original  charter. 

§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 

§  2.  Location  from  the  Boston  and  Maine  R.  R.  in  South  Read- 
ing, to  Quanapowitt  Island,  with  authority  to  enter  on 
the  B.  &  M.  R.  R.,  and  to  construct  side  tracks. 

§  3.  Subject  to  use  by  other  companies,  under  legislative  au- 
thority. 

§  4.  Capital  stock  not  to  exceed  $60,000,  with  provisions  as  to 
assessments  and  holding  real  and  personal  estate. 

§  5.  Location  to  be  within  one  year,  and  completion  within 
two  years. 

§  6.  Provisions  concerning  issue  of  shares. 


■WAKEFIELD,    MELROSE    AND    MALDEN    RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1868— (May  1).     Ch.  178  ;  12  S.  L.  474.     Original  charter. 
§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 
§  2.  Location  from  South  Reading  to  Maldeh,  with  proviso  as 

to  cemetery  in  Maiden. 
§  3.  May  enter  on  the  Boston  and  Maine  R.  R.  and  South 

Reading  Branch  R.  R.,  and  any  other  operated  by  the 

Eastern  R.  R.  Co. 
§  4.  May  lease  franchise  and  property  in  mode  prescribed. 
§  5.  Capital  stock  not  to  be  less  than  $200,000,  nor  more  than 

$500,000. 
§  6.  May  purchase  or  lease  the  South  Reading  Branch  R.  R. 
§  7.  Shall  maintain  draws  in  bridges  across  Maiden  River,  under 

the  direction  of  a  commissioner. 
§  8.  Location  to  be  within  two  years,  and  construction  within 

three  years. 


212  Boston  and  Lowell  Railroad  Corporation. 


LOWELL   AND    ANDOVEE   KAILROAD    COMPANY. 

[Formed  under  the  Act  to  authorize  the  formation  of  railroad  corporations,  1872,  ch.  53 ;  Acts 

and  Res.  40.] 

1873 — (Feb.  5).     Certificate  of  incorporation.     Vol.  1,  Records  of  the 
Secretary  of  the  Commonwealth,  p.  9. 
Location  from  Lowell  to  the  Boston  and  Maine  R.  R.  in  Ando- 

ver,  at  or  near  Ballardvale. 
Capital  stock  to  be  $250,000. 


BOSTON"    AND    LOWELL    RAILROAD    CORPORATION. 

1830— (June  5).     Ch.  4  ;  7  S.  L.  2.     Original  charter. 

§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers  ;  location  from  Boston  to  Lowell, 
with  provisions  as  to  laying  out  of  road,  taking  land 
and  damages.  [Lowell  and  Lawrence  R.  R.  Co.  v.  Bos- 
ton and  Lowell  R.  R.  Cor.,  7  Gray  R.  27.] 

[Location  changed,  enlarged  and  extended. 
1832,  ch.    87 ;  7  S.  L.  222.    Bridges  across  Charles  and  Miller's  rivers. 

1844,  ch.  164 ;  8  S.  L.  393.    May  accept  franchise  of  Woburn  Branch  R.  R.  Co. 

1845,  ch.  224 ;  8  S.  L.  501.    New  boundary  of  flats  between  Charles  and  Miller's 

rivers. 

1846,  ch.  157 ;  8  S.  L.  612.    Lowell  and  Andover  R.  R.  Co.  may  alter  certain 

bridges  and  abutments  of. 

1847,  ch.  185 ;  8  S.  L.  771.    May  construct  branches  in  Lowell.     (1849,  ch.  115 ; 

9  S.  L.  52.) 

1847,  ch.  249 ;  8  S.  L.  810.  May  accept  franchise  of  Woburn  Branch  Extension 
R.  R.  Co. 

1847,  ch.  253 ;  8  S.  L.  817.  May  build  branch  in  Boston  to  Causeway  street. 
1853,  ch.  387 ;  9  S.  L.  765.  Branch  from  East  Cambridge  to  Causeway  street. 

1848,  ch.  114 ;  8  S.  L.  903.  May  accept  franchise  of  Billerica  Branch  R.  R.  Cor. 

1849,  ch.    26;  9  S.  L.    11.  May    construct    branches    in    Lowell,    and  widen 

bridge  across  Charles  River.     (1849,  ch.  115 ;  9  S.  L.  52.) 

1851,  ch.  139 ;  9  S.  L.  314.    May  accept  franchise  of  Stoneuam  Branch  R.  R.  Co. 
1859,  ch.  268 ;  10  S.  L.  924.      "         "  "         "  "  "  " 
1870,  ch.  165 ;  12  S.  L.  952.     "         "             "         "          "               " 

1852,  ch.  192 ;  9  S.  L.  514.    May  accept  franchise  of  Horn  Pond  Br.  R.  R.  Co. 

1853,  ch.  387 ;  9  S.  L.  765.    May  construct  branch   from    East  Cambridge    to 

Boston. 
1855,  ch.  400 ;  10  S.  L.  434.    May  curve  and  change  tracks  near  Boston,  &c. 

1855,  ch.  441 ;  10  S.  L.  458.    May  alter  bridge  and  file  new  location  of  branch 

authorized  by  1853,  ch.  387 ;  9  S.  L.  765. 

1856,  ch.  127 ;  10  S.  L.  530.    May  construct  branch  in  Lowell.     (1857,  ch.  127 ; 

10  S.  L.  769.) 

1856,  ch.  296 ;  10  S.  L.  604.    May  change  grade  in  Somerville. 

1857,  ch.  128 ;  10  S.  L.  680.    May  construct  connecting  track  in  Somerville. 

1869,  ch.  291 ;  12  S.  L.  757.    May  take  land  for  increased  terminal  facilities  in 

Boston. 

1870,  ch.    9 ;  12  S.  L.  873.    May  construct  branch  in  Somerville,  purchase  land 

for  depot  near  Boston  harbor,  lease  or  purchase  Mystic  River  R.  R. 


Boston  and  Lowell  Railroad  Corporation.  213 

1870,  ch.  386 ;  12  S.  L.  1057.    May  construct  connecting  track  with  Lexington 

and  Arlington  Branch. 

1871,  ch.  174;  Acts  and  Res.  537.    May  lease  or   form  corporate  union  with 

Middlesex  Central  R.  R.  Co. 

1872,  ch.  359 ;  Acts  and  Res.  336.    May  build  bridge  on  southerly  side  of  Charles 

River. 

1873,  ch.  357 ;  Acts  and  Res.  879.    InJSomerville,  Charlestown  and  Boston.] 

Crossing  of  Charles  and  Miller's  rivers. 

[1832,  ch.  87;  7  S.  L.  222. 
1845,  ch.  224;  8  S.  L.  501. 

1847,  ch.  253 ;  8  S.  L.  817. 

1848,  ch.  325;  8  S.  L.  1015. 

1849,  ch.  26 ;  9  S.  L.  11. 
1853,  ch.  387;  9  S.  L.  765. 
1855,  ch.  375 ;  10  S.  L.  419. 
1855,  ch.  400 ;  10  S.  L.  434. 
1855,  ch.  441 ;  10  S.  L.  458. 

1869,  ch.  291 ;  12  S.  L.  757. 

1870,  ch.  301 ;  12  S.  L.  1020. 

1872,  ch.  359 ;  Acts  and  Res.  336.]  *• 

§  2.  Capital  stock  to  be  1,000  shares,  with  provisions  as  to 
choice  of  officers. 

[Additions  to  capital  stock  authorized. 

1831,  ch.    79 ;    7  S.  L.    55.  1,200  shares  instead  of  1,000. 

1834,  ch.      1 ;    7  S.  L.  408.  2,400  shares  instead  of  1,200. 

1836,  ch.  146 ;    7  S.  L.  651.  600  shares,  of  $500  each. 

1838,  ch.    95 ;    8  S.  L.    39.  $300,000,  in  shares  of  $500  each. 

1844,  ch.  164 ;    8  S.  L.  393.  $30,000  for  Wobum  Branch. 

1847,  ch.  249 ;    8  S.  L.  810.  $50,000  for  Woburn  Branch  Extension  R.  R. 

1847,  ch.  253 ;    8  S.  L.  817.  $500,000  for  Branch  in  Boston,  &c. 

1848,  ch.  114 ;    8  S.  L.  903.  $50,000  for  Billerica  Branch  R.  R. 
1851,  ch.  139 ;    9  S.  L.  314.  $50,000  for  Stoneham  Branch  R.  R. 
1857,  ch.  268 ;  10  S.  L.  924.  "         "  «  «  " 

1853,  ch.  387 ;    9  S.  L.  765.    $500,000  for  branch  from  E.  Cambridge  to  Boston. 
1869,  ch.  291 ;  12  S.  L.  757.    $1,000,000  for  terminal  facilities  in  Boston. 

1873,  ch.  357;  Acts  and  Res.  879.    For  change  of  location  in  Somerville, 

Charlestown  and  Boston.] 

§  3.  Powers  of  officers ;    assessments  upon   shares,  and  sales 

thereof  for  non-payment. 
§  4.  By-laws. 
§  5.  Tolls,  and  the  reduction  thereof  by  the  legislature.     [1836, 

ch.  146  ;  7  S.  L.  651 ;  reduction  limited.     Boston  and 

Lowell  R.  R.  Cor.  v.  Salem  and  Lowell  R.  R.  Co.,  2 

Gray  R.  1.] 
§  6.  Toll-houses,  and  reports  to  the  legislature. 
§§  7,  8.  Damages  to  land  owners  and  parties  under  disability. 
§  9.  Malicious  injuries  to  the  railroad  and  property. 
§  10.  Annual  meeting,  and  call  of  first  meeting. 
§  11.  Crossing  of  public  and  private  ways. 


214  Boston  and  Lowell  Railroad  Corporation. 

§12.  Grants  of  other  railroads  restricted;  power  reserved  to 
authorize  other  companies  to  enter  on ;  and  the  power  of 
the  state  on  certain  conditions  to  purchase.  [Boston 
and  Lowell  R.  R.  Cor.  v.  Boston  and  Maine  R.  R.,  5 
Cushing  R.  375.  Same  v.  Salem  and  Lowell  R.  R.  Co. 
2  Gray  R.  1.] 

[1832,  ch.    87 ;  7  S.  L.  222,  §  1.    Concerning  power  to  purchase. 
1836,  ch.  146 ;  7  S.  L.  651.  "  "        "        "         ] 

§  13.  Subscription  of  stock,  organization  of  company  and  lo- 
cation to  be  on  or  before  Jan.  1,  1832,  and  construction 
before  Jan.  1,  1835. 

[1831,  ch.  79 ;  7  S.  L.    55.    Extends  time  for  one  year. 
1834,  ch.    1 ;  7  S.  L.  408.    Extends  time  for  construction  two  years.] 

1831— (March  11).  Ch.  79  ;  7  S.  L.  55.  Capital  stock  to  be  1,200 
shares  instead  of  1,000  as  by  1830,  ch.  4,  §  2  ;  7  S.  L.  2  ; 
time  for  subscription,  organization  and  location  ex- 
tended one  year.     [1834,  ch.  1 ;  7  S.  L.  408.] 

(June  22).  Ch.  57;  7  S.  L.  139,  §  12.  Boston  and  Ontario 
R.  R.  Cor.  may  enter  on. 

1832— (March  5).  Ch.  87  ;  7  S.  L.  222,  §  1.  Power  of  the  state  on 
certain  conditions  to  purchase  the  railroad,  amending 
1830,  ch.  4,  §  12  ;  7  S.  L.  2.  [1836,  ch.  146  ;  7  S.  L. 
651  ;  concerning  power  to  purchase]. 
§  2.  May  erect  a  railroad  bridge  across  Charles  River  from  a 
point  in  Boston  between  Canal  and  Warren  bridges,  to 
Cambridge  or  Charlestown,  with  restrictions  as  to  tolls 
and  the  use  of  the  bridge. 

[1849,  ch.  26 ;  9  S.  L.  11.  Width  of  bridge. 

1869,  ch.  291 ;  12  S.  L.  757.  New  bridge  and  width  of  draw. 

1870,  ch.  301;  12  S.L.  1020.   "   "    "   "   "   "  .] 

§  3.  Construction  of  the  bridge,  passages  for  water,  a  draw, 
and  the  detention  of  vessels. 

§  4.  Draw  in  the  bridge,  if  located  so  as  to  cross  the  channel 
which  discharges  the  waters  of  Miller's  River. 

§  5.  Site  and  construction  of  draws  and  piers,  and  mode  of  de- 
termining the  same. 

§  6.  Damages  to  land  owners  and  parties  under  disabilit}'. 

§  7.  Construction  of  the  bridge  across  Prison  Point  Dam  bridge. 

§  8.  Bridge  across  Miller's  River,  if  railroad  passes  through 
East  Cambridge. 


Boston  and  Lowell  Railroad  Corporation.  215 

1833— (March  15).  Ch.  109  ;  7  S.  L.  336,  §  13.  Andover  and  Wil- 
mington R.  R.  Cor.  may  enter  on. 

1834—  (Jan.  31).  Ch.  1 ;  7  S.  L.  408.  Capital  stock  to  be  2,400 
shares  instead  of  1,200  as  by  1831,. ch.  79  ;  7  S.  L.  55  ; 
time  for  construction  extended  two  years. 

1835— (April  4).  Ch.  Ill ;  7  S.  L.  550,  §  16.  Note.  Charlestown 
Branch  R.  R.  Cor.  may  enter  on.  [Act  repealed  by 
1836,  ch.  187  ;  7  S.  L.  666.  See  1836,  ch.  187  ;  7  S.  L. 
666.  1841,  ch.  108 ;  8  S.  L.  223.  1844,  ch.  176  ;  8 
S.  L.  400.] 

1836 — (April  6).  Ch.  146  ;  7  S.  L.  651.  May  increase  capital  stock 
by  600  shares  of  $500  each,  with  duty  as  to  an  annual 
report,  and  liability  to  inspection  of  books  ;  power  of  the 
state  to  purchase  the  railroad  on  certain  conditions, 
amending  1830,  ch.  4,  §  12  ;  7  S.  L.  2,  and  ch.  87,  §  1  ; 

7  S.  L.  222 ;  power  of  the  legislature  to  amend  or  re- 
peal original  charter  or  any  additional  act. 

(April  9).  Ch.  187  ;  7  S.  L.  666,  §  6.  Charlestown  Branch 
R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on  and  use,  under  certain  con- 
ditions.    [1841,  ch.  108  ;  8  S.  L.  223.     1844,  ch.  176  ; 

8  S.  L.  400.] 

§  8.  Repeals  1835,  ch.  Ill ;  7  S.  L.  550,  establishing  the 
Charlestown  Branch  R.  R.  Cor. 

(April  16) .  Ch.  249  ;  7  S.  L.  700,  §§1,3.  Nashua  and  Lowell 
R.  R.  Cor.  may  enter  on  and  use,  upon  certain  con- 
ditions. 

1838— (April  10).     Ch.  95  ;  8  S.  L  39,  §  1.     May  increase  capital 
stock  by  $300,000  in  shares  of  $500  each. 
§§  2,  3.  Engines  going  in  a  northerly,  and  those  going  in  a 
southerly  direction,  to  take  different  tracks,  except  in 
cases  of  emergency. 

1841— (March  17).  Ch.  108;  8  S.  L.  223,  §  2.  Concerning  con- 
nection with  Charlestown  Branch  R.  R.  (Fitchbnrg  R. 
R.  Co.).  [1844,  ch.  176,  §  3  ;  8  S.  L.  400  ;  authorizes 
new  crossing  by  Charlestown  Branch  R.  R.] 

1844— (March  16).  Ch.  164;  8  S.  L.  393,  §  5.  May  receive  and, 
hold  franchise  of  Woburn  Branch  R.  R.  Co.  and  increase 
stock  therefor  by  $30,000. 


216  Boston  and  Lowell  Railroad  Corporation. 

1844— (March  16).  Ch.  172  ;  8  S.  L.  396,  §  2.  Construction  of  the 
Boston  and  Maine  R.  R.  Extension  at  a  certain  point 
near  the  junction  in  Wilmington,  to  be  with  consent  of. 

§  8.  Right  of  Boston  and  Maine  R.  R.  Co.  to  enter  on,  to  cease 
upon  the  construction  of,  and  entry  upon  the  Boston  and 
Maine  R.  R.  Extension,  except  with  the  assent  of  the 
B.  &  L.  R.  R.  Co. 

§  9.  Prohibits  a  depot  on  Boston  and  Maine  R.  R.  Extension 
between  Andover  and  Reading,  without  the  consent  of. 
[The  section  repealed  by  1851,  ch.  196  ;  9  S.  L.  337,  §  1.] 

(March  16).  Ch.  176  ;  8'  S.  L.  400,  §  3.  Authorizes  new 
crossing  by  Charlestown  Branch  R.  R.  Co.  (Fitchburg 
R.  R.  Co.).  [1836,  ch.  187;  7  S.  L.  666.  1841,  ch. 
108,  §  2  ;  8  S.  L.  223.] 

1845— (March  25).  Ch.  224;  8  S.  L.  501,  §  2.  Authorizes  new 
boundary  of  flats  between  Charles  and  Miller's  rivers, 
under  certain  conditions  ;  the  validity  of  the  charter  of 
the  Boston  and  Maine  R.  R.  Extension  Co.  shall  not  be 
admitted  by  the  acceptance  of  the  act  by  the  B.  &  L.  R. 
R.  Cor. 

1846— (Feb.  7).  Ch.  15  ;  8  S.  L.  525,  §  2.  Nashua  and  Lowell  R. 
R.  Cor.  may  enter  on  in  Lowell,  with  branch  track  under 
certain  conditions. 

(March  27).  Ch.  157  ;  8  S.  L.  612,  §  2.  Lowell  and  Ando- 
ver R.  R.  Cor.  may  cross  in  Lowell,  alter  bridges  and 
abutments  across  the  B.  &  L.  R.  R. 
§§3,  4,  5  ;  L.  &  A.  R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on  in  Lowell,  and 
cross,  under  certain  conditions.  [Lowell  and  Lawrence 
R.  R.  Co.  v.  Boston  and  Lowell  R.  R.  Cor.,  7  Gray  R.  27.] 

1847— (April   14).     Ch.    185;    8    S.   L.    771,    §    1.     May   construct 

branches  in  Lowell  to  certain  mills ;  locations  defined. 

[1849,  ch.  115  ;  9  S.  L.  52  ;  locations  confirmed.] 
§  2.  Powers  and  liabilities  as  to  said  branches.     [Lowell  and 

Lawrence  R.  R.  Co.  v.  Boston  and  Lowell  R.  R.  Co.,  7 

Gray  R.  27.] 
§  3.  Indemnity   against    claims   for   damages    by   Merrimack 

Manufacturing  Co. 
§  4.  Liability  to  city  of  Lowell  for  damages  caused  by  said 

branches. 
§  5.  Motive  power  and  rate  of  speed  to  be  regulated  by  city  of 

Lowell,  but  steam  not  to  be  used ;  the  city  council  to 

have  certain  powers  as  to  branches. 


Boston  and  Lowell  Railroad  Corporation.  217 

1847— (April  23).  Ch.  249  ;  8  S.  L.  810,  §  8.  May  accept  franchise 
of  the  Woburn  Branch  Extension  R.  R.  Co.,  and  increase 
capital  stock  therefor  by  $50,000. 

(April  24).     Ch.  253  ;  8  S.  L.  817,  §   1.     May  construct  a 

branch  from  its  railroad  bridge  over  Charles  River  to 

Causeway  street  in  Boston. 
§  2.  Powers  and  liabilities  as  to  said  branch. 
§  3.  Manner  of  construction  below  low-water  mark. 
§  4.  May  increase  capital  stock  by  $500,000  for  said  branch 

and  stations. 
§  5.  Location  to  be  within  two  years,  and  construction  within 

three  years. 

(April  26).  Ch.  278  ;  8  S.  L.  836,  §  3.  Line  of  Boston  har- 
bor at  bridge  of,  over  Miller's  River. 

1848— (April  18).     Ch.  114  ;  8  S.  L.  903,  §  4.     Billerica  Branch  R. 
R.  Cor.  may  enter  on  in  Billerica. 
§  8.  B.  &  L.  R.  R.  Cor.  may  receive  franchise  of  B.  Br.  R.  R. 
Cor.,  and  increase  capital  stock  therefor  by  $50,000. 

(May  6).  Ch.  264  ;  8  S.  L.  971,  §§  1,  5.  Grand  Junction  R. 
R.  and  Depot  Co.  may  unite  with,  in  Somerville ;  and 
contract  with,  for  transportation  of  freight  to  Grand 
Junction  depot  in  East  Boston. 

(May  10).  Ch.  296  ;  8  S.  L.  990,  §  4.  Union  R.  R.  Co.  may 
enter  on  and  contract  with  the  Boston  and  Lowell  R.  R. 
Co.  to  equip  and  run  its  railroad. 

(May  10).  Ch.  325;  8  S.  L.  1015.  Any  railroad  bridge 
across  Charles  or  Mystic  river  not  to  be  used  for  laying 
vessels  across  the  channel  of  either  river. 

1849— (March  2).  Ch.  26  ;  9  S.  L.  11,  §  1.  May  construct  branch 
in  Lowell,  from  Thorndike  street  to  land  on  the  westerly- 
side  of  Dutton  street ;  location  defined. 

§  2.  May  widen  bridge  across  Charles  River  in  a  certain  man- 
ner. 

§  3.  Powers  and  liabilities  as  to  said  branch. 

§  4.  Shall  indemnify  city  of  Lowell  for  damages  at  Dutton 
street  crossing. 

§  5.  Motive  power  and  rate  of  speed  to  be  regulated  by  city 
ordinance. 

§  6.  Pawtucket  Canal  or  the  tow-path  not  to  be  obstructed. 
28 


218  Boston  and  Loviell  Railroad  Corporation. 

1849— (April  18).     Ch.  115;  9  S.  L.  52.     Confirms  location  of  the 
branches  authorized  by  1847,  ch.  185  ;  8  S.  L.  771. 

1850— (April  26).     Ch.  240  ;  9  S.  L.  223,  §  2.     Consent  of,  required 
to  the  location  of  the  Wilmington  Branch  R.  R.  in  Wil- 
mington. 
§  5.  Wilmington  Branch  R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on,  under  certain 
conditions. 

1851— (May  7).     Ch.  107;  9  S.  L.  297,  §  1.     Lowell  and  Lawrence 
R.  R.  Co.  may,  with  a  branch,  enter  upon  the  Bleachery 
branch  of  the  B.  &  L.  R.  R. 
§  2.  L.  &  L.  R.  R.  Co.  may,  with  said  branch,  enter  on   and 
use  B.  &  L.  R.  R. 

(May  15).     Ch.  139  ;  9  S.  L.  314,  §§  2,  5.     Stoneham  Branch 

R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on. 
§  6.  B.   &  L.  R.  R.  Cor.   may  accept  franchise  of  Stoneham 

Branch  R.  R.  Co.,  and  increase  stock  therefor   by  an 

amount  not  exceeding  $50,000.     [1854,  ch.  336  ;  10  S. 

L.  186.     1859,  ch.  268  ;  10  S.  L.  924.] 

(May  21).  Ch.  196  ;  9  S.  L.  337,  §  1.  Repeals  §  9  of  1844, 
ch.  172  ;  8  S.  L.  396,  concerning  stations  between  An- 
dover  and  Reading. 

(May  23).      Ch.   244;  9  S.  L.  358,   §   2.      Wilmington   and 

Cambridge  R.  R.  Co.  may  cross. 
§  3.  W.  &  C.  R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on,  unite  with  and  use. 

1852— (May  7).     Ch.  192  ;  9  S.  L.  514,  §  5.     Horn  Pond  Branch  R. 
R.  Co.  may  transfer  property  and  franchise  to. 
§  6.  H.  P.  Br.  R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on,  unite  with  and  use. 
[1855,  ch.  354  ;  10  S.  L.  412.] 

1853— (May  25).  Ch.  387;  9  S.  L.  765,  §  1.  May  construct  a 
branch  road  with  a  location  from  its  road  in  East  Cam- 
bridge to  Causeway  street  in  Boston  and  thence  to  Tra- 
verse street,  connecting  with  the  Eastern  R.  R.  [1855, 
ch.  441  ;  10  S.  L.  458  ;  change  of  location  south  of 
Causeway  street,  and  bridge  not  required  to  be  parallel 
with  the  E.  R.  R.  Co.'s  bridge.] 
§  2.  Alternative  location.  [1855,  ch.  441  ;  10  S.  L.  458  ;  time 
for  location  extended  six  months.] 


Boston  and  Lowell  Railroad  Corporation.  219 

§  3.  Location  to  be  within  one  year,  and  construction  within 
two  years.  [1855,  ch.  136  ;  10  S.  L.  323  ;  time  ex- 
tended. 1855,  ch.  441 ;  10  S.  L.  458  ;  time  for  location 
extended  six  months  from  the  passage  of  the  act.  1856, 
ch.  167  ;  10  S.  L.  549  ;  time  for  location  and  construc- 
tion extended  to  June  1,  1857.] 

§  4.  Provisions  as  to  construction  and  maintenance  of  bridge 
across  Charles  River  and  draw. 

§  5.  Motive  power  and  rate  of  speed  for  crossings  in  Boston ; 
powers  and  duties  as  to  said  branch  road. 

§  6.  May  increase  capital  stock  for  above  purposes  by  $500,000. 

§  7.  Act  to  be  void  unless  accepted  within  sixty  days. 

1854— (April  12).  Ch.  275;  10  S.  L.  151.  Public  bridge  in  Med- 
ford,  over  Mystic  River  near  the  bridge  of.  [1871,  ch. 
60;  Acts  and  Res.  471.] 

(April  19).  Ch.  336  ;  10  S.  L.  186,  §  1.  Stoneham  Branch 
R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on.  [1851,  ch.  139  ;  9  S.  L.  314. 
1859,  ch.  268  ;  10  S.  L.  924.] 

(April  29).  Resolve,  ch.  82  ;  Acts  and  Res.  444.  Authorizing 
a  commission  to  report  on  the  crossings  of  the  B.  &  L. 
R.  R.,  Eastern  R.  R.,  Fitchburg  R.  R.,  and  Boston  and 
Maine  R.  R.,  within  two  miles  of  Boston ;  also  as  to 
crossing  Causeway  street,  in  said  city. 

1855— (April  6).  Ch.  136  ;  10  S.  L.  323,  §  1.  Time  for  location  and 
construction  of  branch  into  Boston,  authorized  by  1853, 
ch.  387 ;  9  S.  L.  765,  extended  for  one  year  after  a 
report  of  the  commissioners  appointed  under  Resolve 
1854,  ch.  82 ;  Acts  and  Res.  444,  and  final  action 
thereon. 
§  2.  Time   for  withdrawal   of  location   extended   as   in   §    1. 

(May  15).  Ch.  354 ;  10  S.  L.  412,  §  2.  Horn  Pond  Branch 
R.  R.  Co.  may  connect  its  road  and  bridge  with  the 
bridge  and  tracks  of,  by  consent.  [1852,  ch.  192  ;  9  S, 
L.  514.] 

(May  17).  Ch.  375  ;  10  S.  L.  419,  §  1.  Consent  of,  required 
to  widening  of  bridge  over  Charles  River,  by  Eastern 
R.  R.  Co. 


220  Boston  and  Lowell  Railroad  Corporation. 

1855— (May  19).  Ch.  400 ;  10  S.  L.  434,  §  1.  Charles  River  R.  R. 
Co.  may  cross  and  enter  Boston  on  the  road  of,  by  con- 
sent ;  the  B.  &  L.  R.  R.  Cor.  may  curve  and  change 
bridges  and  tracks. 
§  8.  Charles  R.  R.  R.  Co.  may  take  the  bridge  of  B.  &  L.  R. 
R.  Cor.  across  Charles  River  under  certain  conditions. 

(May  21).  Ch.  441  ;  10  S.  L.  458,  §  1.  May  construct  the 
bridge  authorized  by  1853,  ch.  387,  §  1  ;  9  S.  L.  765,  in 
a  manner  not  parallel  with  the  bridge  of  the  Eastern  R. 
R.  Co.  and  alter  the  said  bridge. 

§  2.  New  location  of  the  branch  railroad  authorized  by  1853, 
ch.  387  ;  9  S.  L.  765,  may  be  within  six  months,  and  to 
be  a  waiver  of  previous  location  ;  the  B.  &  L.  R.  R.  Cor. 
to  be  subject  to  general  statutes.  [The  clause  referring 
to  general  statutes  repealed  by  1856,  ch.  43  ;  10  S.  L. 
503.] 

§  3.  Inconsistent  provisions  repealed. 

1856— (March  10).  Ch.  43;  10  S.  L.  503.  Repeals  part  of  §  2. 
1855,  ch.  441 ;  10  S.  L.  458,  which  subjects  the  B.  &  L. 
R.  R.  Cor.  to  general  statutes. 

(April  24).  Ch.  127;  10  S.  L.  530,  §  1.  May  construct  a 
branch  in  Lowell  from  its  track  on  Dutton  street,  with 
location  defined. 

§  2.  Charges  for  freight ;  use  of  branch  by  other  railroad  cor- 
porations. 

§  3.  Powers  and  liabilities  under  general  laws. 

§  4.  Motive  power  and  speed ;  powers  of  mayor  and  aldermen 
in  regard  to. 

§  5.  Branch  track  shall  be  so  constructed  as  not  to  obstruct 
the  waters  of  Merrimack  Canal.  [1857,  ch.  297  ;  10  S. 
L.  769  ;  time  for  location  and  construction  extended  to 
June  1,  1858.] 

(May  8).  Ch.  161 ;  10  S.  L.  548,  §  1.  Salem  and  Lowell  R. 
R.  Co.  may  enter  on  the  B.  &  L.  R.  R.  in  Lowell ;  and 
use  a  part  thereof,  both  subject  to  laws  relating  to  con- 
necting companies. 

§  2.  Act  to  take  effect  on  acceptance  b}*  said  companies. 

1856 — (May  13).  Ch.  167;  10  S.  L.  549.  Time  for  location  and 
completion  of  the  branch  authorized  b}~  1853,  ch.  387  ; 
9  S.  L.  765,  extended  to  June  1,  1857. 


Boston  and  Lowell  Railroad  Corporation.  221 

1856— (June  6).  Ch.  296  ;  10  S.  L.  604,  §  1.  Authorizes  change  of 
grade  in  Somerville  to  enable  the  Fitchburg  R.  R.  Co. 
and  Grand  Junction  R.  R.  and  Depot  Co.  to  pass  under 
the  B.  &  L.  R.  R.  [1857,  ch.  128,  §  4  ;  10  S.  L.  680  ; 
1857,  ch.  166  ;  10  S.  L.  698 ;  1866,  ch:  278 ;  12  S.  L. 
143  ;  1867,  ch.  342,  §  4  ;  12  S.  L.  353.] 

§  2.  Super  structure  and  abutments  of  the  railroad  bridge  at  the 
intersection,  how  to  be  built  and  maintained. 

§  3.  Grants  power  to  change  grade  and  take  land  for  the  pur- 
poses specified,  with  provisions  as  to  compensation, 
filing  of  location,  etc. 

§  4.  Concerning  costs  of  connection  with  Grand  Junction  R.  R. 
and  Fitchburg  R.  R. 

1857— (May  8).     Ch.  128  ;  10  S.  L.  680,  §  1.     Requires  construction 

of  a  connecting  track  between  the  B.  &  L.  R.  R.  and  the 

Fitchburg  R.  R.  in  Somerville,  near  the  railroad  bridge. 

[1856,  ch.  296  ;  10  S.  L.  604  ;  1867,  ch.  342  ;  12  S.  L. 

353.] 
§  2.  May  take  land  therefor. 
§  3.  Location  of  the  track  and  grade  ;  such  track  to  be  used  as 

a  substitute  for  former  connecting  track  across  the  Grand 

Junction  R.  R. 
§  4.  Location  of  railroad  bridge  over  the  Fitchburg  R.  R.  and 

the  Grand  Junction  R.  R.  confirmed. 
§  5.  Connection  shall  be  made  under  direction  of  commissioner. 

[1867,  ch.  342,  J  4 ;    12  S.  L.  353  ;    said  connecting 

track  shall  not  be  disturbed.] 

(May  18).  Ch.  166  ;  10  S.  L.  698,  §  4.  Liability  of  the  North 
American  Depot  and  Wharf  Co.  as  the  purchaser  of  the 
Grand  Junction  R.  R.  for  expenses  in  constructing  a 
bridge  and  connection  at  intersection  of,  in  Somerville, 
with  the  Fitchburg  and  Grand  Junction  railroads. 

(May  30).  Ch.  297;  10  S.  L.  769.  Time  for  location  and 
construction  of  branch  in  Lowell,  authorized  by  1856, 
ch.  127  ;  10  S.  L.  530,  extended  to  June  1,  1858. 

1859— (April  6).  Ch.  268  ;  10  S.  L.  924,  §  5.  Stoneham  Branch  R. 
R.  Co.  may  enter  on.  [1851,  ch.  139  ;  9  S.  L.  314. 
1854,  ch.  336  ;  10  S.  L.  186.] 
§  6.  B.  &  L.  R.  R.  Co.  may  accept  charter  of  S.  Br.  R.  R.  Co. 
and  increase  capital  stock  therefor  by  $50,000.  [1870, 
ch.  165  ;  12  S.  L.  952  ;  confirms  sale  of  said  railroad 
to  the  B.  &  L.  R.  R.  Cor.] 


222  Boston  and  Lowell  Railroad  Corporation. 

1863— (Feb.  7).  Ch.  14;  11  S.  L.  338,  §  2.  Mystic  River  R.  R. 
Co.  may  enter  on,  with  a  reciprocal  right  in  the  B.  & 
L.  R.  R.  Cor. 

(April  29).  Ch.  241  ;  11  S.  L.  454,  §  1.  Location  of  Union 
Freight  Horse  R.  R.  Co.  from  the  freight  station  of,  in 
Boston. 

1866— (May  26).  Ch.  267  ;  12  S.  L.  139,  §  2.  Location  of  Commer- 
cial Freight  R.  from  the  freight  station  of,  in  Boston. 

(May  28).  Ch.  278;  12  S.  L.  143,  §  2.  Corporations  pur- 
chasing the  Grand  Junction  R.  R.  and  Depot  Co.,  to 
allow  certain  facilities  to  B.  &  L.  R.  R.  Cor.,  with  a 
remedy  provided. 

§  3.  Land  of  the  B.  &  L.  R.  R.  Cor.  not  to  be  taken  without 
its  consent. 

1867— (April  25).     Ch.  170  ;  12  S.  L.  252,  §§  2,  4.     Marginal  Freight 
R.  Co.  may  connect  with  the  freight  tracks  of. 
§  14.  B.  &  L.  R.  R.  Cor.  may  subscribe  to  the  stock  of  the 
Marginal  Freight  R.  Co.,  under  certain  conditions. 

(June  1).  Ch.  342  ;  12  S.  L.  353,  §  4.  Boston  and  Worcester 
R.  R.  Cor.  shall  not  disturb  the  connecting  track  of  the 
Boston  and  Lowell,  Fitchburg  and  Grand  Junction  R.  R. 
companies  ;  abutments  of  the  bridge  at  the  intersection 
of  the  B.  &  L.  R.  R.  s*id  the  Fitchburg  R.  R.  to  re- 
main unchanged     [1857,  ch.  128  ;  10  S.  L.  680.] 

1869— (March  20).  Ch.  104  ;  12  S.  L.  643.  Stoneham  Branch  R.  R. 
may  be  operated  under  contract  with,  and  leased  to. 
[1851,  ch.  139  ;  9  S.  L.  314  ;  1859,  ch.  268  ;  10  S.  L. 
924  ;   1870,  ch.  165  ;  12  S.  L.  952.] 

(May  19).  Ch.  291;  12  S.  L.  757,  §  1.  May  take  certain 
land  in  Boston  for  depot  and  terminal  facilities. 

§  2.  May  construct  new  bridge  across  Charles  River  or  widen 
existing  bridges. 

§  3.  May  sell  passenger  station  and  bridge  and  certain  land  in 
Boston  and  Cambridge,  to  the  Eastern  R.  R.  Co. 

§  4.  Ma}r  take  southerly  and  westerly  portions  of  land  described 
in  §  1  ;  and  the  Eastern  R.  R.  Co.  ma}'  take  the  re- 
mainder with  the  bridge  and  passenger  stations,  under 
certain  conditions. 


Boston  and  Lowell  Railroad  Corporation.  223 

§  5.  Damages  to  land  owners,  and  special  method  of  adjudi- 
cating the  same. 

§  6.  Land  to  be  taken  within  three  years. 

§  7.  May  increase  capital  stock  not  exceeding  $1,000,000. 

§  8.  Shall  construct  draws  44  feet  wide  in  bridges  crossing 
Charles   River,  in   lieu  of  the   present  draws.     [1870, 
ch.  301 ;  12  S.  L.  1020  ;  draw  to  be  38  feet  wide.] 
§  10.  Land  taken  under  the  act  not  exempt  from  taxation. 

1869— (June  23).  Ch.  459  ;  12  S.  L.  844,  §§  1-13.  May  consol- 
idate with  other  companies  under  name  of  Great  North- 
ern R.  R.  Co.,  with  various  provisions  for  effecting  the 
same. 

1870— (Feb.  7).  Ch.  9  ;  12  S.  L.  873,  §  1.  May  construct  branch 
railroad  from  its  track  in  Somerville  to  Mystic  River 
R.  R. 

§  2.  May  cross  with  said  branch,  the  Boston  and  Maine  R.  R., 
Eastern  R.  R.  and  Grand  Junction  branch  of  the  Boston 
and  Albany  R.  R.  Co.,  at  grade,  under  certain  conditions. 

§  3.  May  enter  on  the  railroads  of  said  companies  with  recip- 
rocal right  in  them ;  may  lease  or  purchase  the  Mystic 
River  R.  R. 

§  4.  May  purchase  land  upon  the  line  of  the  Mystic  River  R. 
R.,  or  near  its  terminus,  for  freight  and  shipping  depot 
near  the  deep  waters  of  Boston  harbor. 

§  5.  Location  of  branch  to  be  within  one  year,  and  construction 
within  two  years ! 

(March  23).  Ch.  113  ;  12  S.  L.  924,  §  2.  Framingham  and 
Lowell  R.  R.  Co.  may  cross,  in  North  Billerica. 

(April  9).  Ch.  165  ;  12  S.  L.  952.  Vote  to  purchase  Stone- 
ham  Branch  R.  R.  under  1859,  ch.  268 ;  10  S.  L.  924, 
confirmed ;  sale  and  transfer  authorized. 

(June  1).     Ch.  301  ;  12  S.  L.  1020,  §  1.     Draws  in  railroad 

bridges  required  by  1869,  ch.  291  ;   12  S.  L.  757,  ch. 

343  ;  12  S.  L.  781,  and  ch.  352;  12  S.  L.  792,  shall  be 

38  feet  wide  instead  of  44. 
§  2.  Report  upon  terminal  facilities  in  Boston  by  the  harbor 

and  railroad  commissioners. 

(June  21).  Ch.  386  ;  12  S.  L.  1057.  May  construct  connect- 
ing branch  between  its  main  railroad  and  its  Lexington 
and  Arlington  branch  ;  location  defined. 


224  Boston  and  Lowell  Railroad  Corporation. 

§  2.  Said  branch  railroad  may  cross  highways  at  grade. 
§  3.  Construction  to  be  within  two  years. 

1871— (Feb.  28).  Ch.  60  ;  Acts  and  Res.  471.  Public  bridge  in 
Medford  over  Mystic  River,  near  the  bridge  of.  [1854, 
ch.  275  ;  10  S.  L.  151.] 

(April  10).  Ch.  174;  Acts  and  Res.  537,  §  4.  Middlesex 
Central  R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on,  lease  its  road  to,  and 
form  corporate  union  with. 

(April  14).  Ch.  184;  Acts  and  Res.  557,  §  1.  Intersection 
with,  and  mode  of  crossing  by  the  Massachusetts  Cen- 
tral R.  R.  Co. 

§  4.  M.  C.  R.  R.  Co.  may  connect  with,  and  enter  on  the  B.  & 
L.  R.  R. 

§  5.  M.  C.  R.  R.  Co.  may  in  entering  Boston  purchase  land  of 
B.  &  L.  R.  R.  Co.,  for  railroad  and  depots. 

1872— (May  7).     Ch.  359  ;  Acts  and  Res.  336,   §   1.     May  erect  a 
bridge  over  the  triangle  on  the  southerly  side  of  Charles 
River  to  furnish  access  to  its  new  passenger  station. 
§  2.  Compensation  to  the  Commonwealth  for  the  right. 

(Dec.  4).  Ch.  371 ;  Acts  of  Special  Session,  439,  §  24.  Pro- 
visions of  building  act  not  to  apply  to  the  passenger 
station  of;  precautions,  however,  to  be  provided,  as 
required  by  the  inspector  of  public  buildings. 

1873— (June  11).  Ch.  357;  Acts  and  Res.  879,  §  1.  May  make 
certain  contracts  and  exchanges  of  lands  and  franchises 
in  Somerville,  Charlestown  and  Boston  with  other  com- 
panies, and  alter  location  for  discontinuing  grade-cross- 
ings and  accommodating  terminal  business,  and  pay 
money  and  increase  capital  stock  therefor  to  the  amount 
expended — the  authority  subject  to  the  approval  of  the 
railroad  commissioners. 

§  2.  Structures  over  tide-water  to  be  subject  to  the  approval  of 
the  harbor  commissioners.     . 

§  3.  Lands  may,  for  said  purposes,  be  purchased  or  condemned 
in  mode  prescribed,  and  if  covered  by  tide-water,  with 
approval  of  the  harbor  commissioners  and  the  governor 
and  council ;  and  the  B.  &  L.  R.  R.  Cor.  to  be  subject 
as  to  property  acquired  or  taken  to  the  general  laws. 

§  4.  Reports  to  be  made  of  doings  under  the  act  to  the  railroad 
commissioners,  and  by  said  commissioners  to  the  next 
legislature. 


Woburn  Branch  Railroad  Company.  225 

BOSTON    AND    ONTARIO    RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1831 — (June  22).     Ch.  57  ;  7  S.  L.  139.     Original  charter. 

§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers,  with  location  from  Lowell  to 
northerly  or  westerly  line  of  the  state,  with  right  to. 
take  land  on  paying  damages. 
§  2.  Capital  stock  to  be  4,000  shares  ;  election  gf  officers. 
§  3.  Powers  of  officers  ;  assessments  on  shares. 
§  4.  By-laws. 
§§  5,  6.  Tolls,  toll-houses,  account  books  and  reports. 
§§  7,  8.  Damages  to  land-owners  and  parties  under  disability. 
§  9.  Malicious  injuries  to  railroad  and  property. 
§  10.  Annual  meetings,  and  right  to  vote. 
§11.  Crossing  of  public  and  private  ways. 
§  12.  May  enter  on  the  Boston  and  Lowell  R.  R. ;  grant  of  an 

exclusive  right  for  a  certain  time  within  certain  limits. 
§  13.  May  extend  into  other  states  when  duly  authorized  by 

them,  and  increase  capital  stock  therefor. 
§  14.  Special  meetings  and  assessments. 
§  15.  Organization  and  location  to  be  before  Sept.  1,  1833,  and 

construction  by  Sept.  1,  1836. 
§  16.  Repair  of  bridges  over  public  and  private  ways. 


■WOBURN    BRANCH   RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1844—  (March  16).     Ch.  164  ;  8  S.  L.  393.     Original  charter. 

§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 

§  2.  Location  from  the  Boston  and  Lowell  R.  R.  in  Woburn,  to 
the  centre  village  in  W.  [1852,  ch.  192  ;  9  S.  L.  514  ; 
Horn  Pond  Branch  R.  R.  Co.  may  sell  its  franchise  to.] 

§  3.  Capital  stock  not  to  exceed  $30,000  ;  may  hold  real  and 
personal  estate. 

§  4.  Organization  and  location  to  be  within  one  year,  and  con- 
struction within  two  years. 

§  5.  May  transfer  its  franchise  to  the  Boston  and  Lowell  R.  R. 
Cor.  in  mode  prescribed,  with  the  power  in  the  B.  &  L. 
R.  R.  Cor.  to  increase  its  capital  stock  by  $30,000. 

1847— (April  23).     Ch.  249  ;  8  S.  L.  810,  §  4.     Woburn  Branch  Ex- 
tension R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on,  in  Woburn. 

1852— (May  7).     Ch.  192  ;  9  S.  L.  514,  §§  2,  6.     Horn  Pond  Branch 
R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on  and  use. 
§  5.  H.  P.  Br.  R.  R.  Co.  may  sell  its  franchise  and  property  to. 
29 


226  Horn  Pond  Branch  Railroad  Company. 

WOBURN   BRANCH   EXTENSION    RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1847— (April  23).     Ch.  249  ;  8  S.  L.  810.     Original  charter. 

§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 

§  2.  Location  from  the  Woburn  Branch  R.  R.  in  Woburn,  to 
New  Bridge  village  in  said  W. 

§  3.  Capital  stock  not  to  exceed  $50,000  ;  may  hold  real  and 
personal  estate. 

§  4.  May  enter  on,  unite  with  and  use  the  Woburn  Branch  R.  R. 

§  5.  Subject  to  use  by  other  companies,  under  legislative  au- 
thority. 

§  6.  Reduction  of  tolls  by  the  legislature. 

§  7.  Organization  and  location  to  be  within  two  years,  and 
construction  within  three  }-ears. 

§  8.  Ma}'  transfer  its  franchise  to  the  Boston  and  Lowell  R.  R. 
Cor.  in  mode  prescribed,  with  the  power  in  the  said  B. 
&  L.  R.  R.  Cor.  to  increase  its  capital  stock  by  $50,000. 


HORN   POND    BRANCH    RATI  .ROAD    COMPANY. 

1852— (May  7).     Ch.  192  ;  9  S.  L.  514.     Original  charter. 

§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 

§  2.  Location  from  Horn  Pond,  in  Woburn,  to  the  Woburn 
Branch  R.  R.  between  Woburn  and  Winchester  stations, 
or  to  the  Lowell  R.  R.,  near  town  line  of  Winchester 
and  Medford. 

§  3.  May  alter  route  with  consent  of  land-owners. 

§  4.  Capital  stock  not  to  exceed  $40,000  ;  may  hold  real  and 
personal  estate. 

§  5.  May  sell  franchise  to  the  Lowell  R.  R.  Cor.  or  Woburn 
Branch  R.  R.  Cor. 

§  6.  May  enter  on  said  L.  R.  R.  and  said  W.  B.  R.  R. 

§  7.  Subject  to  use  by  other  companies,  under  legislative  au- 
thority. 

§  8.  Location  to  be  within  two  years,  and  construction  within 
four  j'ears. 

1855 — (May  15).  Ch.  354  ;  10S.  L.  412, §1.  May  construct  a  pile 
bridge  over  Charles  River  on  the  easterly  side  of  the 
Boston  and  Lowell  R.  R.  bridge,  with  restrictions. 

§  2.  May,  with  consent,  connect  with  bridge  and  main  tracks  of 
the  B.  &  L.  R.  R. 

§  3.  Location  of  branch  to  be  within  one  year  and  completion 
of  branch  and  bridge  within  two  3-ears. 


Wilmington  and  Cambridge  Railroad  Company.        227 


WILMINGTON    BRANCH   RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1850— (April  26).     Ch.  240  ;  9  S.  L.  223.     Original  charter. 

§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 

§  2.  Location  from  the  Boston  and  Maine  R.  R.  in  Reading  to 
the  Boston  and  Lowell  R.  R.  in  "Wilmington,  with  a  pro- 
viso allowing  the  connection  with  the  B.  &  M.  R.  R.  to 
be  in  Wilmington. 

§  3.  Capital  stock  not  to  exceed  $30,000 ;  may  hold  real  and 
personal  estate. 

§  4.  Reduction  of  tolls  by  the  legislature.     . 

§  5.  May  enter  on  the  Boston  and  Lowell  R.  R.  in  Wilmington, 
and  the  Boston  and  Maine  R.  R.  in  Reading,  under  cer- 
tain conditions. 

§  6.  Certain  through  tickets  and  certain  trains  prohibited. 

§  7.  Location  to  be  within  one  year,  and  construction  within 
two  years. 

§  8.  Restrictions  on  the  issue  of  shares. 


WILMINGTON   AND    CAMBRIDGE    RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1851— (May  23).     Ch.  244  ;  9  S.  L.  358.     Original  charter. 

§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 

§  2.  Location  from  the  Boston  and  Maine  R.  R.  in  Wilmington 
to  the  Lexington  and  West  Cambridge  R.  R.  in  West 
Cambridge,  or  to  the  Fitchburg  R.  R.,  near  Porter's 
hotel,  in  Cambridge. 

§  3.  May  enter  on  certain  railroads. 

§  4.  Capital  stock  to  be  $250,000,  with  provisions  as  to  assess- 
ments, and  the  issue  of  shares. 

§  5.  Location  to  be  within  two  years,  and  construction  within 
three  years. 

§  6.  Conditions  precedent  to  the  commencement  of  construction. 


BILLERICA   BRANCH   RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1848— (April  18).     Ch.  114  ;  8  S.  L.  903.     Original  charter. 
§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 
§  2.  Location  in  Billerica  from  the  Boston  and  Lowell  R.  R.  to 

Billerica  centre. 
§  3.  Capital  stock  to  be  $50,000  ;  may  hold  real  and  personal 
estate. 


228         Lexington  and  Chelmsford  Railroad  Company. 

§  4.  Ma^-  enter  on  at  Billerica,  and  use  Boston  and  Lowell  R.  R. 
§  5.  Subject   to    use    by   other   companies,    under    legislative 

authority. 
$  6.  Reduction  of  tolls  by  the  legislature. 
§  7.  Organization  and  location  to  be  within  two  years,  and 

construction  within  three  years. 
§  8.  May  transfer  its  franchise  to  the  Boston  and  Lowell  R.  R. 

Cor. 


LEXINGTON   AND    CHELMSFORD    RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1855— (May  18).     Ch.  390  ;  10  S.  L.  431.     Original  cliarter. 

§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 

§  2.  Location  from  Lexington  to  the  Nashua  and  Lowell  R.  R. 
at  village  of  North  Chelmsford. 

§  3.  May  enter  on  the  Lexington  and  West  Cambridge  R.  R.  in 
Lexington,  and  Nashua  and  Lowell  R.  R.  in  Chelmsford. 

§  4.  Capital  stock  to  be  6400,000  :  may  hold  real  and  personal 
estate. 

§  5.  Location  to  be  within  three  years,  and  construction  within 
five  years. 

§  6.  Reduction  of  tolls  by  the  legislature. 

§  7.  Subject  to  use  by  other  companies,  under  legislative  au- 
thority. 

§  8.  Damages  to  land-owners. 


NASHUA    AND    LOWELL    RAIT  .ROAD    CORPORATION,    No.    1. 

1836— (April  16).     Ch.  249  ;  7  S.  L.  700.     Original  charter. 

§  1 .  Grants  corporate  powers  :    location  from  Lowell  to    the 

Nashua  and  Lowell  R.  R.  in  New  Hampshire. 

[Location  changed,  enlarged  or  extended. 

1838,  ch.  96 ;  8  S.  L.  40.    Corporate  union  with  X.  &  L.  R.  R.  Cor.  (of  N.  H. ) 
1846,  ch.  15 ;  8  S.  L.  525.    May  build  a  branch  track  in  Lowell. 
1846,  ch.  263 ;  8  S.  L.  674.    May  surrender  part  of  Middlesex  turnpike. 
1864,  ch.  235 ;  11  S.  L.  577.    May  budd  railroad  track  in  Lowell. 

1868,  ch.  181 ;  12  S.  L.  476.    Lease  of  Stony  Brook  R.  R.  to. 

1869,  ch.  459;  12  S.  L.  844.    Corporate  union  with  Great  Northern  R.  R.  Co. 
1871,  ch.  176 ;  Acts  and  Res.  540.    May  purchase  or  hire  the  Tyngsborough  and 

Brookline  R.  R.] 

§  2.  Capital  stock  not  to  exceed  $300,000  ;  may  hold  real  estate. 

[Additions  to  capital  stock  authorized. 
1845,  ch.    82;    8  S.  L.  431.    $50,000  for  additional  track. 
1867,  ch.    77 ;  12  S.  L.  204.    §150,000. 

1871,  ch.  147;  Acts  and  Res.  524.     §50,000  for  terminal  facilities,  the  entire 
stock  limited  to  §800,000.] 


Nashua  and  Lowell  Railroad  Corporation.  229 

§  3.  May  enter  on  the  Boston  and  Lowell  R.  R.  under  certain 
conditions. 

§  4.  Subscription  for  stock,  organization  and  location  to  be  by 
Jan.  1,  1837  ;  construction  by  Sept.  1,  1838.  [1838, 
ch.  176  ;  8  S.  L.  71 ;  time  for  completion  extended  one 
year.] 

§  5.  Obstruction  of  the  Patucket  or  Middlesex  canal  pro- 
hibited.    [1846,  ch.  15,  §  4 ;  8  S.  L.  525.] 

§  6.  Reduction  of  tolls  by  the  legislature. 

1838— (April  10).  Ch.  96;  8  S.  L.  40,  §  1.  Corporate  union  with 
the  Nashua  and  Lowell  R.  R.  Cor.  of  New  Hampshire 
under  the  name  of  Nashua  and  Lowell  R.  R.  Cor. 

§  2.  Residence  of  officers  for  service  of  process,  with  liability 
to  jurisdiction. 

§  3.  Liability  of  shares  to  attachment. 

§  4.  Separate  accounts  as  to  part  of  road  in  each  state,  to  be 
adjusted  by  commissioners. 

§  5.  Subject  as  to  part  of  road  in  each  state  to  the  laws  thereof. 

§  6.  Act  to  take  effect  upon  similar  legislation  in  New  Hamp- 
shire, and  acceptance  by  the  corporations. 

(April  17).  Ch.  125  ;  8  S.  L.  53,  §  1.  Issue  of  state  scrip  in 
aid  of. 

§§  2,  3.  Conditions  for  the  issue  thereof,  mortgage  of  the  prop- 
erty and  franchise,  and  transfer  of  shares  to  secure  the 
same. 

(April  24).  Ch.  176 ;  8  S.  L.  71.  Time  for  completion  ex- 
tended one  year. 

1841— (March  13).  Ch.  78  ;  8  S.  L.  210,  §  2.  Excepts  the  part  of 
the  Middlesex  County  turnpike  sold  to  N.  &  L.  R.  R. 
Cor.  from  the  provisions  of  the  act  dissolving  said  turn- 
pike corporation.  [1846,  ch.  263  ;  8  S.  L.  674 ;  may 
surrender  the  charter  of  its  part  of  Middlesex  turnpike.] 

1845— (Feb.  27).  Ch.  82  ;  8  S.  L.  431.  Capital  stock  increased  by 
an  amount  not  exceeding  $50,000  for  an  additional  track. 

(March  26).  Ch.  251 ;  8  S.  L.  518,  §  3.  Stony  Brook  R.  R. 
Co.  may  enter  on  in  Chelmsford,  under  certain  conditions. 

1846— (Feb.  7).  Ch.  15  ;  8  S.  L.  525,  §  1.  May  build  a  branch  track 
in  Lowell  to  the  Boston  and  Lowell  R.  R.  near  Arch 
bridge. 


230  Nashua  and  Lowell  Railroad  Corporation. 

§  2.  May  enter  on  the  B.  &  L.  R.  R.  under  certain  conditions. 
§  3.  Powers  and  liabilities  in  regard  to  said  branch. 
§  4.  Obstruction  of  Patucket  canal  prohibited.     [1836,  ch.  249, 
§  5  ;  7  S.  L.  700.] 

1846— (March  27).  Ch.  157;  8  S.  L.  612,  §§  2,  3.  Lowell  and 
Andover  R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on,  in  Lowell,  and  use. 

(April  16).  Ch.  263;  8  S.  L.  674,  §  1.  May  surrender  the 
charter  of  the  part  of  Middlesex  turnpike  belonging  to 
it,  in  Tyngsborough  and  Chelmsford.  [1841,"  ch.  78  ;  8 
S.  L.  210.] 

§  2.  Act  to  take  effect  July  1, 1846  ;  the  N.  &  L.  R.  R.  Cor.  not 
bound  to  keep  said  turnpike  as  such  in  repair. 

1849— (March  2).  Ch.  26  ;  9  S.  L.  11,  §  1.  Boston  and  Lowell  R. 
R.  may  cross  at  grade,  in  Lowell. 

1851— (May  7).  Ch.  107;  9  S.  L.  297,  §  2.  Lowell  and  Lawrence 
R.  R.  Co.  may,  with  its  branch,  enter  on  and  use  in 
Lowell. 

1855— (May  18).  Ch.  390;  10  8.  L.  431,  §  3.  Lexington  and 
Chelmsford  R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on  and  use,  in  Chelms- 
ford. 

1864 — (May  12).  Ch.  235  ;  11  S.  L.  577.  May  maintain  certain 
tracks  in  Lowell  to  its  land  on  Western  avenue,  with 
consent  of  the  city  council. 

1867 — (March  16).  Ch.  77;  12  S.  L.  204.  May  increase  capital 
stock  not  exceeding  $150,000. 

1868— (May  4).  Ch.  181 ;  12  S.  L.  476.  Stony  Brook  R.  R.  Cor. 
may  alter  and  extend  its  contract  for  leasing  its  road  to, 
upon  certain  conditions,  the  contract  not  to  extend  be- 
yond January  1,  1890. 

1869— (June  23).  Ch.  459  ;  12  S.  L.  844.  May  form  corporate 
union  with  other  companies,  under  the  name  of  the  Great 
Northern  R.  R.  Co. 

1871 — (March  30).  Ch.  147;  Acts  and  Res.  524.  May  increase  its 
capital  stock  $50,000  for  depot  and  terminal  facilities  ; 
the  capital  stock  being  limited  to  $800,000. 


Tyngsborough  and  Brookline  Railroad  Company.       231 

1871— (April  10).  Ch.  176  ;  Acts  and  Res.  540,  §§  2,  3.  Tyngsbor- 
ough and  Brookline  R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on,  in  Tyngs- 
borough, and  use,  with  reciprocal  right  in  N.  &  L.  R.  R. 
Cor. ;  the  N.  &  L.  R.  R.  Cor.  may  purchase  or  hire  the 
franchise  and  property  of  the  T.  &  B.  R.  R.  Co. 

See  Great  Northern  R.  R.  Co. 


NASHUA    AND    LOWELL    RAILROAD    CORPORATION,    No.    2. 
(A    NEW   HAMPSHIRE    CORPORATION,    CREATED    IN    1835.) 

1836— (April  16).  Ch.  249  ;  7  S.  L.  700,  §  1.  Nashua  and  Lowell 
R.  R.  of  Massachusetts,  may  be  constructed  to  form  a 
junction  with. 

1838— (April  10).  Ch.  96  ;  8  S.  L.  40.  Corporate  union  with  the 
Nashua  and  Lowell  Cor.  of  Massachusetts  authorized, 
with  provisions  for  effecting  such  union. 

See  Nashua  and  Lowell  R.  R.  Cor.  [of  Mass.],  No.  1. 


TYNGSBOROUGH   AND    BROOKLINE    RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1871 — (April  10).     Ch.  176  ;  Acts  and  Res.  540.     Original  charter. 

§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 

§  2.  Location  from  the  Nashua  and  Lowell  R.  R.  in  Tyngs- 
borough, to  the  line  of  New  Hampshire  at  Brookline  [or 
Hollis.     1872,  ch.  88  ;  Acts  and  Res.  78]. 

§  3.  May  enter  on  the  Nashua  and  Lowell  R.  R.  with  recip- 
rocal right  in  that  corporation,  and  may  lease  or  sell  its 
franchise  and  property  to  said  N.  &  L.  R.  R.  Cor. 

§  4.  Capital  stock  not  to  exceed  $400,000. 

§  5.  May  form  corporate  union  with  a  connecting  company  of 
New  Hampshire. 

§  6.  Residence  of  officers  for  service  of  process,  with  liability 
to  jurisdiction. 

§  7.  Said  company  and  stockholders  as  to  part  of  road  in  this 
state,  to  be  liable  as  before  the  corporate  union. 

§  8.  Location  to  be  within  two,  years,  and  construction  within 
four  j'ears.  [1873,  ch.  81  ;  Acts  and  Res.  535  ;  time 
extended  two  years.] 


232  Great  Northern  Railroad  Company. 

1872— (March  9).  Ch.  88  ;*  Acts  and  Res.  78.  Amending  1871,  ch. 
176  ;  Acts  and  Res.  540,  so  as  to  permit  a  terminus  at 
Hollis  as  well  as  Brookline. 

1873— (March  15).  Ch.  81 ;  Acts  and  Res.  535.  Time  for  location 
and  construction  extended  two  years. 


GREAT    NORTHERN    RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1869— (June  23).  Ch.  459  ;  12  S.  L.  844,  §  1.  Authorizes  the  cor- 
porate union  of  the  Boston  and  Lowell  R.  R.  Cor., 
Nashua  and  Lowell  R.  R.  Cor.,  Concord  R.  R.  Cor., 
Northern  R.  R.  Co.,  or  any  of  them. 

§  2.  Powers  and  duties  of  the  new  corporation. 

§  3.  First  meeting,  and  voting  at  the  same  ;  powers  of  officers. 

§  4.  Existing  corporations  to  continue  for  certain  purposes. 

§  5.  New  corporation  to  be  called  the  Great  Northern  R.  R. 
Co. ;  may  purchase  or  lease  certain  railroads  and  steam- 
ships. 

§  6.  Certain  railroad  companies  may  sell  or  lease  their  fran- 
chises and  property  to,  with  a  proviso  as  to  mortgages 
and  liens. 

§  7.  Rights  of  dissenting  stockholders. 

vj  8.  Capital  stock,  the  amount  thereof,  how  limited  and  de- 
termined. 

§  9.  May  extend  its  road  to  deep  water  in  Boston  harbor,  and 
for  this  purpose  may  purchase  or  lease  certain  roads. 
§  10.  Charges  for  transportation,  facilities  to  connecting  roads, 
transportation  of  freight  and  passengers,  dividends,  etc. 
.§11.  Right  of  the  Commonwealth  to  purchase. 
§  12.  Not  authorized  by  the  act  to  take  or  use  any  flats  of  the 
Commonwealth. 

(June  23).  Ch.  460  ;  12  S.  L.  850.  Number  of  directors  not 
to  be  less  than  nine. 

See  Boston  and  Lowell  R.  R.  Cor. 
Nashua  and  Lowell  R.  R.  Cor. 

*  Called  the  Brookline  and  Tyngsborough  R.  R.  Co.  in  the  title  of  this  act. 


Northern  Railroad  Company.  233 

NORTHERN    RAILROAD    COMPANY. 
(A   NEW   HAMPSHIRE    CORPORATION.) 

1869— (June  23).  Ch.  459  ;  12  S.  L.  844,  §  1.  May  form  corporate 
union  with  certain  other  companies  under  the  name  of 
the  Great  Northern  R.  R.  Co.,  with  provisions  for  effect- 
ing said  union. 

See  Ghreat  Northern  B.  B.  Co. 


CONCORD    RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1869— (June  23).  Ch.  459  ;  12  S.  L.  844,  §  1.  May  form  corporate 
union  with  certain  other  companies  under  the  name  of 
the  Great  Northern  R.  R.  Co.,  with  provisions  for  effect- 
ing said1  union. 

See  Ghreat  Northern  B.  B.  Co. 


FOREIGN    RAILROAD    COMPANIES, 

Whose  railroads   the  Great  Northern  R.  R.  Co.  was  authorized  to 
purchase  by  1869,  ch.  459,  §  5  ;  •  12  S.  L.  844,  viz.  :— 

Vermont  Central  R.  R.  Co. 

Vermont  and  Canada  R.  R.  Co. 

Ogdensburg  and  Lake  Cha-    1  '    R.  R.  Co. 

Montreal  and  Vermont  Jul  R.  R.  Co. 

Stanstead,  Shefford  and  Cha  a  iy  R.  R.  Co. 

Wilton  R.  R.  Co. 

Manchester  and  North  Weare  R.  R.  Co. 

Concord  and  Portsmouth  R.  R.  Co. 

Suncook  Valley  R.  R.  Co. 

Concord  and  Claremont  R.  R.  Co. 

Contocook  River  R.  R.  Co. 

Sullivan  R.  R.  Co. 

Boston,  Concord  and  Montreal  R.  R.  Co. 

White  Mountains  R.  R.  Co. 

Connecticut  and  Passumpsic  Rivers  R.  R.  Co. 


234  Lowell  and  Andover  Railroad  Company. 


LOWELL   AND   ANDOVER  RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1846— (March  27).     Ch.  157  ;  8  S.  L.  612.     Original  charter. 

§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 

§  2.  Location  from  a  branch  of  Nashua  and  Lowell  R.  R.  in 
Lowell  to  Boston  and  Maine  R.  R.  in  Methuen  or 
Andover.  [Lowell  and  Lawrence  R.  R.  Co.  v.  Boston 
and  Lowell  R.  R.  Cor.,  7  Gray  R.  27.] 

§  3.  May  enter  on  the  Boston  and  Maine,  Nashua  and  Lowell 
and  Boston  and  Lowell  railroads.  [Lowell  and  Law- 
rence R.  R.  Co.  v.  Boston  and  Lowell  R.  R.  Cor.,  7 
Gray  R.  27.] 

§  4.  Provisions  for  crossing  tracks  of  Boston  and  Lowell  R. 
R.  Cor. 

§  5.  Mode  of  crossing  how  determined,  compensation  and  in- 
demnity to  Boston  and  Lowell  R.  R.  Cor.  [Lowell  and 
Lawrence  R.  R.  Co.  v.  Boston  and  Lowell  R.  R.  Cor., 
7  Gray  R.  27.] 

§  6.  Capital  stock  not  to  exceed  $300,000. 

§  7.  Location  to  be  by  Sept.  1,  1847,  and  completion  by  Sept. 
1,  1849. 

§  8.  Subject  to  use  by  other  companies,  under  legislative  au- 
thority. 

§  9.  Reduction  of  tolls  by  the  legislature. 

1848— (Feb.  15).     Ch.  14 ;  8  S.  L.  843.     Name  changed  to  Lowell 
and  Lawrence  R.  R.  Co. 

See  Lowell  and  Lawrence  JR.  R.  Go. 


LOWELL  AND    LAWRENCE   RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1848— (Feb.  15).  Ch.  14  ;  8  S.  L.  843.  Name  changed  from  Lowell 
and  Andover  R.  R.  Co. 

[Location,  see  Lowell  and  Andover  R.  R.  Co. 
1851,  ch.  107 ;  9  S.  L.  297.    May  build  branches  in  Lowell.] 

[Capital  stock,  see  Lowell  and  Andover  R.  R.  Co.] 

(April  26).     Ch.  223  ;  8  S.  L.  950,  §  7.     Salem  and  Lowell  R. 
R.  Co.  may  enter  on,  at  Tewksbury. 

1851— (May  7).  Ch.  107  ;  9  S.  L.  297,  §  1.  May  construct  a  branch 
railroad  in  Lowell,  and  enter  therewith  on  the  Bleachery 
branch  of  the  Boston  and  Lowell  R.  R. 


Lowell  and  Lawrence  Railroad  Company.  235 

§  2.  May  construct  a  branch  railroad  in  Lowell,  beginning  near 
Arch  bridge,  over  the  Boston  and  Lowell  R.  R.,  and 
enter  thereon  with  the  Boston  and  Lowell,  and  Nashua 
and  Lowell  railroads. 

§  3.  Location  to  be  within  one  year,  and  construction  within 
two  years. 

§  4.  Subject  to  use  by  other  companies  under  legislative  au- 
thority. 

1855— (May  18).  Ch.  386  ;  10  S.  L.  428,  §  1.  May  make  arrange- 
ments with  the  Salem  and  Lowell  R.  R.  Co.^  and  Boston 
and  Maine  R.  R.  for  use  in  common  of  certain  sections 
of  their  several  railroads  between  Lowell  and  Boston. 
[Boston  and  Lowell  R.  R.  Cor.  v.  Salem  and  Lowell  R. 
R.  Co.,  2  Gray  R.  1.] 

§  2.  Damages  to  land-owners. 

§  3.  Use  in  common  authorized  by  the  first  section,  defined  and 
regulated. 

§  4.  First  two  sections  to  take  effect  on  acceptance  by  the  cor- 
porations aforesaid,  and  the  last  two  on  the  passage  of 
the  act. 

1856— (May  8).  Ch.  161 ;  10  S.  L.  548.  Salem  and  Lowell  R.  R. 
Co.  may  enter  on  the  Boston  and  Lowell  R.  R.  from  the 
L.  &  L.  R.  R.  in  Lowell,  and  use  a  certain  part  of  the 
B.  &  L.  R.  R. 

1866— (April  7).  Ch.  127  ;  12  S.  L.  54.  Reference  to,  in  act  author- 
izing the  Boston  and  Maine  R.  R.  Cor.  to  change  its 
passenger  station  in  South  Lawrence. 

1869— (June  23).  Ch.  459  ;  12  S.  L.  844,  §  5.  Great  Northern  R. 
R.  Co.  may  purchase. 

1870— (March  23).  Ch.  113;  12  S.  L.  924,  §  2.  Framingham  and 
Lowell  R.  R.  Co.  may  connect  with,  at  Tewksbury  junc- 
tion. 

See  Lowell  and  Andover  B.  R.  Go. 
Peabody  v.  Flint,  6  Allen  R.  52. 


236  Agricultural  Branch  Railroad  Company. 


AGRICULTURAL   BRANCH   RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1847— (April  26).     Ch.  269  ;  8  S.  L.  825.     Original  charter. 
§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 
§  2.  Location  from  Northborough  to  any  branch  of  the  Boston 

and  Worcester  R.  R.  near  Framingham  centre,  with  a 

restriction   as   to  an   intermediate  point.     [Newton  v. 

Agricultural  Branch  R.  R.  Co.,  15  Gray  R.  27  ;  Brigham 

v.  Same,  1  Allen  R.  316.] 

[Location  changed,  enlarged  or  extended. 
1852,  ch.  178;  9  S.  L.  510.  To  Sterling. 
1861,  ch.    57;  11  S.  L.  148.    In  Clinton. 

1861,  ch.  202 ;  11  S.  L.  228.    Branch  in  Marlborough. 

1865,  ch.     2 ;  US.  L.  615.    In  Clinton  and  Berlin,  and  from  Northborough  to 
Sterling ;  new  track  in  Southborough. 

1871,  ch.  213 ;  Acts  and  Res.  576.    Tracks  in  Fitchburg. 

1872,  ch.    89 ;  Acts  and  Res.    79.    Sale  of  part  of  road  northerly  of  Boston  and 

Albany  R.  R.  in  Framingham.] 

§  3.  Capital  stock  not  to  exceed  $280,000  ;  may  hold  real  and 
personal  estate. 

[Additions  to  capital  stock  authorized. 
1852,  ch.  178 ;  9  S.  L.  510.    $300,000  for  the  extension  to  Sterling,  divided  into 

sections. 
1860,  ch.   42 ;  11  S.  L.   30.    Reduced  for  the  second  section  to  $100,000,  and  for 
the  third  section  to  $50,000.] 

§  4.  Location  to  be  within  sixteen  months,  and  construction 
within  two  years. 

[Time  extended. 
1848,  ch.  143 ;  8  S.  L.  914.    For  location  and  construction  one  year. 

1851,  ch.  123;  9  S.  L.  305.    For  location  to  May  7,  1852,  and  for  construction  to 

May  7,  1853. 

1852,  ch.  251 ;  9  S.  L.  537.    For  location  to  May  7,  1853,  and  for  construction  to 

May  7,  1855. 

1853,  ch.  185;    9  S.  L.  661.    For  location  and  construction  to  July  1,  1856. 

1856,  ch.  243 ;  10  S.  L.  578.  For  construction,  one  year. 

1857,  ch.  102 ;  10  S.  L.  670.  For  construction,  two  years. 
1859,  ch.    12 ;  10  S.  L.  845.  For  construction,  three  years. 

1862,  ch.  124 ;  11  S.  L.  294.  For  location  and  construction  to  July  1, 1865. 
1865,  ch.     2 ;  US.  L.  615.  For  location  and  construction  to  July  1,  1868.] 

§  5.  May  enter  on  Boston  and  Worcester  R.  R. 
§  6.  Subject  to  use  by  other  companies,  under  legislative  au- 
thority. 
§  7.  Reduction  of  tolls  by  the  legislature. 

1848— (April  21).     Ch.  143  ;  8  S.  L.  914,  §  1.     Time  for  location  and 
construction  extended  one^year. 
§  2.  May  enter  on  Framingham  Branch  R.  R. 


Agricultural  Branch  Railroad  Company.  237 

1851— (May  7).  Ch.  123  ;  9  S.  L.  305,  §  1.  Revives  original  char- 
ter of  1847,  ch.  269  ;  8  S.  L.  825  ;  organization  and 
location  to  be  within  one  year,  and  construction  within 
two  years. 

§  2.  Conditions  precedent  to  commencement  of  construction. 

§  3.  Restriction  in  the  issue  of  stock. 

1852— (May  5).  Ch.  178  ;  9  S.  L.  510,  §  1.  May  extend  from  ter- 
minus in  Northborough,  to  Fitchburg  and  Worcester  R. 
R.  in  Sterling. 

§  2.  May  enter  on  Fitchburg  and  Worcester  R.  R.  in  Sterling. 
•    §  3.  Crossing  of  Worcester  and  Nashua  R.  R.  in  Sterling  or 
Clinton. 

§  4.  Powers  and  liabilities  as. to  said  extension. 

§  5.  May  increase  capital  therefor  by  $300,000. 

§  6.  Railroad  may  be  divided  into  three  sections  ;  with  a  capital 
of  $150,000  for  the  first  section,  $200,000  for  the  second, 
and  $100,000  for  the  third,  with  conditions  precedent  to 
to  the  commencement  of  construction.  [1853,  ch.  185  ; 
9  S.  L.  661.  1860,  ch.  42  ;  11  S.  L.  30.  Agricultural 
Branch  R.  R.  Co.  v.  Winchester,  13  Allen  R.  29.] 

§  7.  Location  to  be  within  one  year,  and  construction  within 
three  years. 

(May  18).  Ch.  251 ;  9  S.  L.  537.  Time  for  location  of  part 
of  railroad  between  Framingham  and  Northborough, 
extended  to  May  7,  1853,  and  for  construction  to  May 
7,  1855. 

1853— (April  23).  Ch.  185  ;  9  S.  L.  661.  Time  for  location  and 
construction  extended  to  July  1,  1856. 

§  2.  May  build  road  in  sections,  as  provided  in  1852,  ch.  178  ; 
9  S.  L.  510. 

§  3.  Certain  other  companies,  viz.,  the  Boston  and  Worcester, 
the  Fitchburg  and  Worcester,  the  Cheshire,  the  Vermont 
and  Massachusetts  R.  R.,  may  subscribe  to  the  stock  or 
guarantee  the  bonds  of. 

§  4.  May  take  leases  of  said  corporations,  lease  its  road  to 
them,  or  form  corporate  union  with  them  in  mode  pre- 
scribed. 

1856— (May  31).  Ch.  243  ;  10  S.  L.  578.  Time  for  construction 
extended  one  year. 


238  Agricultural  Branch  Railroad  Company. 

1857— (April  30).  Ch.  102;  10  S.  L.  670.  Time  for  construction 
extended  two  years. 

1859— (Feb.  3).  Ch.  12;  10  S.  L.  845.  Time  for  construction  ex 
tended  three  years. 

I860— (Feb.  24).  Ch.  42  ;  11  S.  L.  30.  Amends  1852,  ch.  178  ;  9  S. 
L.  510,  §  6  ;  and  fixes  the  capital  for  the  second  section 
at  $100,000,  and  for  the  third  section  at  $50,000. 

1861— (Feb.  21).  Ch.  57  ;  11  S.  L.  148.  May  change  location  in  or 
near  Clinton. 

(April  11).  Ch.  202  ;  11  S.  L.  228.  May  build  a  branch  in 
Marlborough. 

1862— (April  19).  Ch.  124;  11  S.  L.  294.  Time  for  location  and 
construction  extended  to  July  1,  1865. 

1865— (Feb.  3).  Ch.  2;  11  S.  L.  615,  §  1.  Time  for  location  and 
construction  extended  to  July  1,  1868. 

§  2.  May  change  location  in  Clinton  and  Berlin,  so  as  to  pass 
through  a  part  of  Bolton,  and  file  new  location  from  line 
of  Northborough  to  Fitchburg  and  Worcester  R.  R.,  in 
Sterling. 

§  3.  May  construct  new  track  near  northerly  line  of  South- 
borough,  not  exceeding  200  rods  in  length. 

(April  27).  Ch.  170;  11  S.  L.  681.  May  cross  Worcester 
and  Nashua  R.  R.  and  certain  streets  in  Clinton  at 
grade,  with  a  gate  at  Water  street,  to  be  closed  while 
trains  are  passing. 

1867— (March  18).  Ch.  83  ;  12  S.  L.  206,  §  3.  Mansfield  and  Fram- 
ingham  (Foxborough  Branch)  R.  R.  Co.  and  A.  Br. 
R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on  each  other. 

(April  17).  Ch.  153  ;  12  S.  L.  248,  §  1.  Name  changed  to 
Boston,  Clinton  and  Fitchburg  R.  R.  Co. 

See  Boston,  Clinton  and  Fitchburg  Railroad  Co. 


Boston,  Clinton  and  Fitchburg  Railroad  Company,     239 


BOSTON,    CLINTON    AND    FITCHBURG.    RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1867— (April  17).  Ch.  153  ;  12  S.  L.  248,  §  1.  Name  changed  from 
the  Agricultural  Branch  R.  R.  Co. 

[Location,  see  Agricultural  Branch  R.  R.  Co. 
Location  changed,  enlarged  or  extended. 

1870,  ch.  90 ;  12  S.  L.  914.    Lease  from,  or  corporate  union  with,  Mansfield  and 

Framingham  R.  R.  Co. 

1871,  ch.  213 ;  Acts  and  Res.  576.    Tracks  in  Fitchburg. 

1872,  ch.    89 ;  Acts  and  Res.   79.    Conveyance  from  Mansfield  and  Framing- 

ham  R.  R.  Co. 

1872,  ch.  172 ;  Acts  and  Res.  126.    Lease  from  Framingham  and  Lowell  R.  R., 

or  corporate  union  with. 

1873,  ch.   20 ;  Acts  and  Res.  495.    Corporate   union   with   the   New   Bedford 

R.  R.  Co. 
1873,  ch.   80 ;  Acts  and  Res.  535.    Location  in  Framingham  confirmed. 
1873,  ch.  358 ;  Acts  and  Res.  881.    Branch  in  Framingham  to  camp-ground.] 

§  2.  May  issue  new  capital  stock  to  the  amount  of  $423,800, 

with  provisions  as  to  issue  and  dividends. 
[Capital  stock.    See  Agricultural  Branch  R.  R.  Co.] 

§  3.  May,  in  addition  to  above  amount,  issue  stock  not  exceed- 
ing $423,800,  equal  to  surrendered  stock  of  Agricultural 
Branch  R.  R.  Co. 

§  4.  Right  of  stockholders  to  new  stock. 

§  5.  Exchange  of  old  for  new  stock. 

§  6.  Old  stock  not  exchanged,  to  be  known  as  the  Agricultural 
Branch  R.  R.  Co.  stock,  with  incidents  of  the  same. 

§  7.  Dividends  upon  different  kinds  of  stock. 

§  8.  Act  to  take  effect  upon  acceptance  by  a  certain  vote. 

1868— (May  9).  Ch.  189  ;  12  S.  L.  480.  May,  with  other  companies, 
subscribe  to  capital  stock  of  the  Mansfield  and  Framing- 
ham R.  R.  Co.,  each  not  exceeding  $25,000. 

1869— (May  10).  Ch.  260  ;  12  S.  L.  736,  §  6.  Massachusetts  Cen- 
tral R.  R.  Co.  and  the  B.  C.  &  F.  R.  R.  Co.  may  enter 
on  each  other. 

(May  22).  Ch.  299  ;  12  S.  L.  764.  May  issue  bonds  to  the 
amount  of  $250,000,  and  secure  the  same  by  a  mortgage 
of  road  and  franchise. 

1870— (March  17).     Ch.  90  ;  12  S.  L.  914,  §  1.     May  lease  the  road 
of  the  Mansfield  and  Framingham  R.  R.  Co.,  and  form 
corporate  union  with.     [1873,  ch.  20 ;  Acts  and  Res. 
495.] 
§  2.  Powers  and  liabilities  of  new  corporation. 


240         Framingham  and  Lowell  Railroad  Company. 

1870— (March  23).  Ch.  113  ;  12  S.  L.  924,  §  4.  Framingham  and 
Lowell  R.  R.  Co.  and  the  B.  C.  &  F.  R.  R.  Co.  may 
enter  on  each  other. 

1871— (April  19).  Ch.  213  ;  Acts  and  Res.  576.  May  extend  tracks 
in  Fitchburg. 

1872— (March  9).  Ch.  89  ;  Acts  and  Res.  79.  Mansfield  and  Fram- 
ingham R.  R.  Co.  may  convey  to  B.,  C.  &  F.  R.  R.  Co. 
the  portion  of  its  road  north  of  Boston  and  Albany 
R.  R.,  in  Framingham. 

(April  5).      Ch.   172;    Acts  and  Res.   126,    §   1.      Lease  of 

Framingham  and  Lowell  R.  R.  to,  confirmed. 
§  2.  Said  companies  may  form  a  corporate  union. 
§  3.  Powers  and  liabilities  of  new  corporation. 

(April  8).  Ch.  177;  Acts  and  Res.  127,  §  4.  Rights  of,  in 
Farm  Pond,  in  Framingham. 

1873— (Feb.  11).  Ch.  20;  Acts  and  Res.  495,  §  8.  Consolidated 
company  formed  under  1870,  ch.  90  ;  12  S.  L.  914,  may 
form  a  corporate  union  with  the  New  Bedford  R.  R.  Co. 
in  a  certain  event. 

(March  15).  Ch.  80  ;  Acts  and  Res.  535.  Location  in  Fram- 
ingham, as  filed  August  3,  1872,  confirmed. 

(June  11).  Ch.  358;  Acts  and  Res.  881.  May  construct  a 
branch  in  Framingham  to  the  Commonwealth's  camp- 
ground, the  route  to  be  fixed  under  the  general  laws. 

See  Agricultural  Branch  R.  R.  Co. 

Mansfield  and  Framingham  R.  R.  Co. 
New  Bedford  R.  R.  Co. 


FRAMINGHAM  AND    LOWELL   RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1870— (March  23).     Ch.  113  ;  12  S.  L.  924.     Original  charter. 
§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 

§  2.  Location  from  Boston,  Clinton  and  Fitchburg  R.  R.  in 
Framingham,  to  Lowell,  with  a  branch  road  from  the 
main  line  to  Tewksbury  junction,  connecting  there  with 
the  Lowell  and  Lawrence  R.  R.  [1873,  ch.  82  ;  Acts 
and  Res.  535  ;  restriction  as  to  taking  land  of  the  Fitch- 
burg R.  R.  Co.] 


Nashua,  Acton  and  Boston  Railroad  Company.        241 

§  3.  Capital  stock  not  to  exceed  $1,500,000. 

§  4.  Boston,  Clinton  and  Fitchburg  R.  R.  Co.,  and  the  F.  &  L. 
R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on  each  other. 

§  5.  Location  to  be  within  two  years,  and  construction  within 
four  years.  [1873,  ch.  82  ;  Acts  and  Res.  535 ;  time 
for  location  and  construction  extended  to  July  1,  1874.] 

1870— (May  9).     Ch.  241 ;  12  S.  L.  994,  §  1.     May  issue  bonds  under 
general  laws.     [1871,  ch.  33  ;  Acts  and  Res.  460.] 
§  2.  City  of  Lowell  and  towns  in  which  the  railroad  is  located 
may,  on  certain  conditions,  subscribe  to  a  limited  amount 
of  the  stock  of. 

(May  12).  Ch.  246  ;  12  S.  L.  995,  §  2.  Fitchburg  R.  R.  Co. 
and  the  F.  &  L.  R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on  each  other. 

1871— (Feb.  20).  Ch.  33  ;  Acts  and  Res.  460.  May  mortgage  road 
and  franchise  to  secure  bonds,  not  exceeding  $500,000. 
[1870,  ch.  241 ;  12  S.  L.  994.] 

(April  10).  Ch.  175  ;  Acts  and  Res.  539,  §  2.  Nashua,  Acton 
and  Boston  R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on,  in  Acton. 

1872— (April  5).  Ch.  172;  Acts  and  Res.  126,  §  1.  Lease  of  the 
railroad  of,  to  the  Boston,  Clinton  and  Fitchburg  R.  R. 
Co.  confirmed. 

§  2.  Said  companies  may  form  a  corporate  union. 

§  3.  Powers  and  liabilities  of  new  corporation. 

1873— (March  15).     Ch.  82  ;  Acts  and  Res.  535,  §  1.     Time  for  loca- 
tion and  construction  extended  to  July  1,  1874. 
§  2.  Not  authorized  to  take  land  of  the  Fitchburg  R.  R.  Co.  not 
already  taken  or  located  on. 

See  Boston,  Clinton  and  Fitchburg  R.  R.  Co. 


NASHUA,   ACTON   AND    BOSTON   RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1871 — (April  10).     Ch.  175  ;  Acts  and  Res.  539.     Original  charter. 
§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 

§  2.  Location  from  state  line  in  Dunstable,  to  Framingham  and 
Lowell  R.  R.  in  Acton,  with  right  to  enter  on  said  F.  & 
L.  R.  R. 
§  3.  Capital  stock  not  to  exceed  $600,000. 
§  4.  Location  to  be  within  two  years,  and  construction  within 
four  years. 
31 


242  Foxborough  Branch  Railroad  Company. 


FOXBOROUGH   BRANCH   RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1862— (April  2G).     Ch.  154  ;  11  S.  L.  303.     Original  charter. 

§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 

§  2.  Location  from  point  in  Mansfield,  near  junction  of  the 
Taunton  Branch  R.  R.  and  Boston  and  Providence  R.  R. 
to  the  Midland  R.  R.  in  Walpole.  [1867,  ch.  83,  §  2  ; 
12  S.  L.  206  ;  location  changed  in  Walpole,  and  ex- 
tended to  Framingham.] 

§  3.  Capital  stock  may  be  $100,000  ;  may  hold  real  and  per- 
sonal estate. 

[Additions  authorized. 
1864,  ch.  141 ;  11  S.  L.  529.    §100,000. 
1867,  ch.    83 ;  12  S.  L.  206,  §  5.    $400,000. 
1871,  ch.  341 ;  Acts  and  Res.  672.    For  purchase  of  East  Walpole  Branch  R.  R.] 

§  4.  Location  to  be  within  two  years  and  completion  within 
four  j-ears. 

[Time  extended. 

1866,  ch.    3 ;  12  S.  L.  1.    For  construction  two  years. 

1867,  ch.  83 ;  12  S.  L.  206,  $  6.    To  April  26,  1870. 

1869,  ch.  13 ;  12  S.  L.  598.    For  location  and  construction  to  April  26,  1872. 

§  5.  ~May  connect  with  and  use  the  Midland  R.  R. 
§  6.  May  lease  its  road  to  the  Midland  R.  R.  Cor. 

1864— (March  5).  Ch  82  ;  11  S.  L.  501,  §  2.  Connection  of  Mans- 
field and  Somerset  R.  R.  with. 

(April  8).  Ch.  141;  11  S.  L.  529.  May  increase  capital 
stock  $100,000. 

1865— (March  22).  Ch.  89  ;  11  S.  L.  642.  May  enter  on  Boston 
and  Providence  R.  R.  and  Taunton  Branch  R.  R.,  with 
reciprocal  right  in  said  companies. 

1866— (Jan.  31).  Ch.  3  ;  12  S.L.  1.  Time  for  construction  extended 
two  years. 

1867— (March  18).  Ch.  83;  12  S.  L.  206,  §  1.  Name  changed  to 
Mansfield  and  Framinsjham  R.  R.  Co. 


See  Mansfield  and  Framingham  R.  R.  Co. 


Mansfield  and  Framingham  Railroad  Company.        243 


MANSFIELD    AND    FRAMINGHAM   RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1867— (March  18).     Ch.  83  ;  12  S.  L.  206,  §  1,     Name  changed  from 
the  Foxborough  Branch  R.  R.  Co. 

[Location,  see  Foxborough  Branch  R.  R.  Co. 

1867,  ch.  83 ;  12  S.  L.  206.  Change  in  Walpole,  and  extension  to  Agricultural 
Branch  R.  R.  in  Framingham. 

1870,  ch.  90 ;  12  S.  L.  914.    Corporate  union  with  the  Boston,  Clinton  and  Fitch- 

burg  R.  R.  Co. 

1871,  ch.  341 ;  Acts  and  Res.  672.    Purchase  of  East  Walpole  Branch  R.  R. 

1872,  ch.   89 ;  Acts  and  Res.   79.    Sale  of  part  of  the  road  to  Boston,  Clinton 

and  Fitchburg  R.  R.  Co. 

1873,  ch.  20 ;  Acts  and  Res.  495.    Corporate  union  with  New  Bedford  R.  R.  Co.] 

[Capital  stock,  see  Foxborough  Branch  R.  R.  Co. 
1867,  ch.  83 ;  12  S.  L.  206.    Increase  of  $400,000.] 

§  2.  Change  of  location  in  Walpole,  and  extension  from  its  ter- 
minus in  Walpole,  to  Agricultural  Branch  R.  R.  in  Fram- 
ingham. 

§  3.  May  enter  on  Boston  and  Providence,  Boston,  Hartford 
and  Erie,  Boston  and  Worcester,  and  Agricultural  Branch 
railroads,  with  reciprocal  rights  in  said  companies. 

§  4.  May  cross  said  B.  &  P.,  B.  H.  &  E.,  and  B.  &  W.  rail- 
roads at  grade,  with  a  restriction  as  to  crossing  said  B. 
&  W.  R.  R. 

§  5.  May  increase  capital  stock  by  $400,000 ;  may  hold  real 
and  personal  estate. 

§  6.  Time  for  construction  extended  to  April  26,  1870. 

§  7.  Location  of  extension  to  be  by  April  26,  1869,  and  con- 
struction by  April  26,  1870. 

1868— (May  9).  Ch.  189  ;  12S.L.  480.  Certain  railroad  companies, 
viz.,  the  Vermont  and  Massachusetts,  Cheshire,  Boston, 
Clinton  and  Fitchburg,  Taunton  Branch,  New  Bedford 
and  Taunton,  Boston  and  Providence,  Old  Colony  and 
Newport,  may  subscribe  to  the  stock  of  the  M.  &  F.  R. 
R.  Co.,  each  not  exceeding  $25,000,  by  a  vote  of  two- 
thirds  of  stockholders  present  and  voting  at  a  meeting. 

1869— (Feb.  10).  Ch.  13;  12  S.  L.  598.  Time  for  location  and 
construction  extended  to  April  26,  1872. 

(May  26).  Ch.  313  ;  12  S.  L.  766.  May  issue  bonds  to  the 
amount  of  $300,000  on  certain  terms,  and  mortgage  the 
road  and  franchise. 


244      Charlestown  Branch  Railroad  Corporation,  JVo.  1. 

1870— (March  17).  Ch.  90  ;  12  S.  L.  914,  §  1.  May  lease  road  and 
franchise  to  Boston,  Clinton  and  Fitchburg  R.  R.  Co., 
and  both  corporations  may,  in  the  manner  prescribed, 
unite  and  make  joint  stock.  [1873,  ch.  20  ;  Acts  and 
Res.  495,  §  8  ;  such  consolidated  company  may  in  a 
certain  event  be  consolidated  with  the  New  Bedford  R. 
R.  Co.] 
§  2.  Corporation  formed  by  such  union,  to  have  the  powers  and 
property  of  each,  subject  to  the  liabilities  of  each. 

1871— (March  25).  Ch.  141  ;  Acts  and  Res.  520,  §§  2,  3.  Sherborn 
and  South  Natick  R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  upon,  in  Sher- 
born, unite  with  and  use,  with  reciprocal  right  in  the 
M.  &  F.  R.  R.  Co. 

(May  25).  Ch.  341 ;  Acts  and  Res.  672,  §§1,2.  East  Wal- 
pole  Branch  R.  R.  Cor.  may  enter  upon  in  "Walpole, 
unite  with  and  use,  with  reciprocal  right  in  the  M.  &  F. 
R.  R.  Co. 

§  5.  East  "Walpole  Branch  R.  R.  Co.  may  lease  or  sell  its  road 
and  franchise  to,  and  the  purchasing  corporation  may 
increase  its  capital  stock  by  the  amount  of  the  cost  of 
construction. 

1872— (March  9).  Ch.  89  ;  Acts  and  Res.  79.  May  sell  to  the  Bos- 
ton, Clinton  and  Fitchburg  R.  R.  Co.  portion  of  its  road 
situated  northerly  of  the  Boston  and  Albany  R.  R.  in 
Framingham. 

(April  8).  Ch.  177;  Acts  and  Res.  127,  §  4.  Rights  of,  in 
Farm  Pond  in  Framingham. 

1873— (Feb.  11).  Ch.  20;  Acts  and  Res.  495,  §  8.  Consolidated 
company  formed  under  1870,  ch.  90  ;  12  S.  L.  914,  may 
be  consolidated  with  the  New  Bedford  R.  R.  Co.,  in  a 
certain  event. 

See  Foxborough  Branch  R.  R.  Go. 

Boston,  Clinton  and  Fitchburg  R.  R.  Co. 
New  Bedford  R.  R.  Co. 


CHARLESTOWN    BRANCH    RAILROAD    CORPORATION,   No.    1. 

1835 — (April  4).     Ch.  Ill ;  7  S.  L.  550,  note.     Original  charter. 
[Repealed  by  1836,  ch.  187,  §  8  ;  7  S.  L.  666.] 


Charlestown  Branch  Railroad  Company,  No.  2.        245 


CHAKLESTOWN    BRANCH    RAILROAD    COMPANY,    No.    2. 

1836— (April  9).     Ch.  187  ;  7  S.  L.  666.     Original  charter. 

§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers ;  location  from  Swett's  wharf  in 
Charlestown  to  Boston  and  Lowell  R.  R.,  near  the  "one 
mile  post,"  with  right  to  extend  to  the  navy  yard ; 
consent  of  selectmen  and  land-owners.  [Charlestown 
Branch  R.  R.  Co.  v.  County  Commissioners,  7  Metcalf 
R.  78.] 

[Location  changed,  enlarged  or  extended. 

1841,  ch.  108;  8  S.  L.  223.  Extension  from  Boston  and  Lowell  R.  R.  to  "West 
Cambridge  (amended  by  1842,  ch.  12 ;  8  S.  L.  241). 

1844,  ch.  176 ;  8  S.  L.  400.     In  Somerville  and  West  Cambridge. 

1845,  ch.  186 ;  8  S.  L.  484.     Construction  or  purchase  of  the  Lexington  and 

"West  Cambridge  R.  R. 
1845,  ch.  235;  8  S.  L.  511.     Branch  from  Somerville  to  Cambridge.] 

§  2.  Draw,  piers,  detention  of  vessels,  mode  of  constructing. 
[1837,  ch.  94  ;  7  S.  L.  757 ;  amended  as  to  draw  and 
piers.] 

§  3.  Capital  stock  not  to  be  less   than   $200,000  or   exceed 
$500,000.     [1845,  ch.  186  ;  8  S.  L.  484 ;  increase  of 
$25,000  or  $200,000  for  construction  of  part  or  purchase 
of  whole  of  Lexington  and  "West  Cambridge  R.  R.] 
may   hold   real   and   personal   estate ;    subscription   of 
$200,000,  and  organization  to  be  before  Jan.  1,  1837 
location  to  be  filed  according  to  law,  and  construction 
to  be  by  Jan.  1,  1838.     [1837,  ch.  94  ;  7  S.  L.  757,  §  1 
extends  time  for  location  to  Jan.  1,  1839,  and  for  con 
struction  to  Jan.  1,  1840.     1839,  ch.  126  ;  8  S.  L.  131 
extends  time  for  construction  to  Jan.  1,  1841.] 

§  4.  Owners  of  land  and  wharves  may  unite  railroad  tracks 
with. 

§  5.  Draw  on  Morrill  estate. 

§  6.  May  enter  on  Boston  and  Lowell  R.  R.  in  a  certain 
manner. 

§  7.  Sale  of  Commonwealth's  land  and  flats  to,  with  approval 
of  location  and  construction  by  the  governor. 

§  8.  Repeal  of  original  charter  of  Charlestown  Branch  R.  R. 
Cor.,  1835,  ch.  Ill  ;  7  S.  L.  550,  note. 

§  9.  Charlestown  Wharf  Co.  may  subscribe  to  stock  of,  not 
less  than  $25,000  nor  more  than  $50,000.  [1839,  ch. 
126  ;  8  S.  L.  131 ;  additional  subscription  authorized.] 


24(5        Charlestown  Branch  Railroad  Company,  JVb.  2. 

1837— (March  25).     Ch.  94  ;  7  S.  L.  757,  §   1.     Time  for  location 
extended  to  Jan.  1,  1839,  and  for  construction  to  Jan.  1. 
1840. 
§  2.  Amendment  of  1836,  ch.  187  ;  7  S.  L.  666,  §  2,  as  to  con- 
struction of  draw  and  piers. 

1839— (April  8).  Ch.  126;  8  S.  L.  131,  §  1.  Time  for  completion 
extended  to  Jan.  1,  1841. 
§  2.  Charlestown  Wharf  Co.  may  invest  $100,000  in  stock  of, 
be}'ond  amount  previously  authorized.  [1836,  ch.  187, 
§  9  ;  7  S.  L.  666  ;  as  to  said  wharf,  see  Fitchburg  R.  R. 
Co.  v.  Boston  and  Maine  R.  R.,  3  Cushing  R.  58.] 

1841— (March  17).  Ch.  108;  8  S.  L.  223,  §  1.  Extension  from 
junction  with  Boston  and  Lowell  R.  R.,  in  Charlestown, 
to  West  Cambridge,  with  lateral  tracks.  [Cambridge 
v.  Charlestown  Branch  R,  R.  Co.,  7  Metcalf  R.  70.] 

§  2.  Turn-outs  and  switches  upon  the  Boston  and  Lowell  R.  R. 

§  3.  Location  to  be  filed  according  to  law,  and  construction  to 
be  by  Jan.  1,  1844. 

§  4.  Powers  and  duties  as  to  the  extension. 

§  5.  Safeguards  in  crossing  Medford  road  and  other  highways. 
[1842,  ch.  12  ;  8  S.  L.  241.] 

1842— (Feb.  21).  Ch.  12;  8  S.  L.  241.  Amending  1841,  ch.  108; 
8  S.  L.  223,  §  5,  as  to  bridge  over  Medford  road. 

(March  3).  Ch.  84  ;  8  S.  L.  269,  §  2.  Fitchburg  R.  R.  Co. 
may  purchase  or  lease  the  whole  or  a  part  of  the  rail- 
road of. 

1844— (March  16).     Ch.  172  ;  8  S.  L.  396,  §  2.     Crossing  of,  by  the 
Boston   and   Maine   R.  R.  Extension  Co.     [Common- 
wealth v.  Boston  and  Maine  R.  R.,  3  Cushing  R.  25.] 
§  10.  B.  &  M.  R.  R.  Extension  Co.  may  purchase  or  hire  the 
railroad  of. 

(March  16).  Ch.  176;  8  S.  L.  400,  §  1.  May  straighten 
railroad  in  Somerville,  and  across  the  Lowell  R.  R. 

§  2.  Rights  of  Fitchburg  R.  R.  Co.  as  to  new  road-bed. 

§  3.  New  track  a  substitute  for  the  old  one,  but  the  latter  may 
be  reserved  for  certain  purposes  ;  new  crossing  not  to 
incommode  the  travel  on  the  Boston  and  Lowell  R.  R. 

§  4.  Ma}'  build  a  track  from  its  road  on  Fresh  Pond  meadows 
to  Pickerel  Point  in  West  Cambridge. 


Fitchburg  Railroad  Company.  247 

§  5.  Rights  and  liabilities  as  to  above  new  portions  of  road. 
§  6.  Discontinuance  of  part  of  road  superseded,  and  crossing 
of  highways. 

1845— (March  24).  Ch.  186;  8  S.  L.  484,  §  2.  Intersection  of 
Lexington  and  West  Cambridge  R.  R.  with,  in  Cam- 
bridge. 

§  4.  May,  in  a  certain  event,  construct  a  part  of  the  said  L.  & 
W.  C.  R.  R.,  and  increase  capital  stock  therefor  $25,000  ; 
the  location  and  construction  to  be  within  four  years. 

§  7.  May  accept  rights  and  franchises  of  the  L.  &  W.  C.  R.  R. 
Co.  under  its  charter,  and  increase  its  capital  stock 
therefor  by  $200,000. 

(March  26).  Ch.  235;  8  S.  L.  511,  §  1.  May  construct  a 
branch  horse  railroad  from  its  railroad  in  Somerville  to 
the  common  in  Cambridge. 

§  2.  Location  to  be  according  to  law,  and  construction  within 
two  years. 

1846— (Feb.  7).  Ch.  21 ;  8  S.  L.  527,  §  1.  Purchase  of,  by  the 
Fitchburg  R.  R.  Co.  confirmed,  with  the  'same  powers 
and  liabilities  vested  in  the  latter  company. 

§  2.  Corporate  existence  continued  for  three  years  for  certain 
purposes. 

§  3.  Act  to  be  accepted  by  both  companies. 

(April  16).  Ch.  261  ;  8  S.  L.  670,  §§  2,  5.  Watertown 
Branch  R.  R.  Co.  majr  enter  on  the  Fresh  Pond  branch  of. 

See  Fitchburg  R.  R.  Co. 


FITCHBURQ    RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1842— (March  3).     Ch.  84  ;  8  S.  L.  269.     Original  charter. 

§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers ;  location  from  Charlestown 
Branch  R.  R.  in  "West  Cambridge  to  Fitchburg,  by  a 
route  described. 

[Location,  see  Charlestown  Branch  R.  R.  Co. 
Location  changed,  enlarged  or  extended. 
1842,  ch.   84,  §  2 ;  8  S.  L.  269.    Purchase  of  Charlestown  Branch  R.  R. 

1844,  ch.  176 ;  8  9.  L.  400.  "         «  «  "  " 
1846,  ch.    21 ;  8  S.  L.  527.                 "         "             "                "  " 

1845,  ch.  218 ;  8  S.  L.  499.    Purchase  of  lands  of  Boston  &  Maine  R.  R.  Exten- 

sion Co. 


248 


Fitchburg  Railroad  Company. 


1846,  ch.  239;  8  S.  L.  652.  1847,  ch.  260;  8  S.  L.  819.  Corporate  union  with 
Lancaster  and  Sterling  Branch  R.  R.  Co. 


1846, 
1847, 
1847, 
1848, 
1855, 
1848, 
1849, 
1849, 
1851, 
1850, 


1850, 
1852, 
1853, 

1855, 

1856, 


1857, 
1857, 
1860, 
1862, 
1862, 
1865, 

1866, 
1866, 
1867, 
1867, 

1867, 
1868, 
1868, 
1868, 
1869, 
1869, 
1869, 

1869, 
1870, 
1872, 
1873, 


Acceptance  of  charter  of  Watertown  Br.  R.  R.  Co. 

(I  II  II  tl  (i  it  u 

Extension  to  Causeway  street  in  Boston. 
Purchase  of  Harvard  Branch  R.  R. 


ch.  261 ;  8  S.  L.  670. 
ch.  223 ;  8  S.  L.  797. 
ch.  200 ;  8  S.  L.  784. 
ch.  107;  8S.  L.  900. 
ch.  94;  10  S.  L.  311. 

ch.  160 ;  8  S.  L.  920.    Waltham  and  Newton  Branch  R.  R. 
ch.    18 ;  9  S.  L.    Purchase  Of  Fitchburg  and  Worcester  R.  R. 
ch.  223 ;  9  S.  L.  107.    Waltham  and  Watertown  Branch  R.  R. 
ch.    72 ;  9  S.  L.  285.  "  "  "  "  " 

ch.  122 ;  9  S.  L.  162.  Change  of  location  between  Littleton  and  Lunen- 
burg, and  in  Lunenburg,  Lancaster,  Leominster  and  Fitchburg  con- 
firmed. 

146 ;  9  S.  L.  169.    Change  of  location  in  Somerville. 
306 ;  9  S.  L.  554.    Land  of,  to  be  taken  by  other  companies. 
367 ;  9  S.  L.  747.    Consolidation  with  Cheshire  R.  R.  Co.,  and  Rutland 
and  Burlington  R.  R.  Co. 

240 ;  10  S.  L.  357.  1856,  ch.  138 ;  10  S.  L.  537.  New  location  in  Mid- 
dlesex and  Worcester  counties. 

296 ;  10  S.  L.  604.  1857,  ch.  166 ;  10  S.  L.  698.  Change  of  grade  in 
Somerville  at  crossing  of  Boston  and  Lowell  R.  R.,  and  Grand  Junction 
R.  R.  and  Depot  Co. 

124 ;  10  S.  L.  677.    As  to  Warren  bridge  and  extension  in  Boston. 
Connecting  track  with  Boston  and  Lowell  R.  R. 
Purchase  of  Peterborough  and  Shirley  R.  R. 
Purchase  of  Marlborough  and  Feltonville  Br.  R.  R. 
Extension  in  Charlestown  to  the  navy  yard. 
Extension  of  wharf  in  Charlestown  near  Warren 


282. 
304. 
711. 


128;  10  S.  L.  680. 
4;  11  S.  L.      1. 

69;  11  S. 
155;  11  S. 
222;  11  S. 
bridge. 

244;  12  S.  L.  132. 
278;  12  S.  L.  143. 
342 ;  12  S.  L.  353. 

31 ;  12  S.  L.  178.    Extension  to  Commercial  Freight  R.  on  Causeway 
street. 


Track  in  Watertown  to  U.  S.  Arsenal. 
As  to  Grand  Junction  R.  R. 


Locations  confirmed,  as  constructed  and  existing. 
Purchase  of  Wayland  and  Sudbury  Branch  R.  R. 
Branch  in  Watertown. 
Wharf  in  Boston  and  bridge  over  Charles  River. 


235;  12  S.  L.  283. 

26 ;  12  S.  L.  394. 

96 ;  12  S.  L.  433. 
237;  12  S.  L.  511. 
272 ;  12  S. L.  746. 
352;  12  S.  L.  792. 
127 ;  12  S.  L.  652. 
at  Fitchburg. 
241 ;  12  S.  L.  710. 
246 ;  12  S. L.  995. 
83 ;  Acts  and  Res. 
357 ;  Acts  and  Res.  879.    In  Somerville,  Charlestown  and  Boston.] 


Connection  with  other  railroads,  and  L'nion  depot 

Taking  of  land  in  Cambridge,  and  new  station. 
Branch  from  Concord  to  Stow. 
-g_    «         it  «        «      « 


[1847,  ch  200,  $4;  8  S.  L.  784.    Crossing  of  Miller's  River. 


1848,  ch.  325 

1851,  ch.  329 

1852,  ch.  147 

1854,  ch.  353 

1855,  ch.  259 
1867,  ch.  335 
1870,  ch.  301 
1872,  ch.  299 


8  S. L.  1015. 

9S.  L.  410. 

9S.  L. 
10  S.  L. 
10  S.  L. 
12  S.  L. 
12  S.  L. 


490. 
198. 
366. 
348. 
1020. 


Acts  and  Res.  236.  " 


Fitchburg  Railroad  Companij. 


249 


1847,  ch.  200,  §  4 ;  8  S.  L.  784.  Crossing  of  Charles  River. 

1848,  ch.  325 ;  8  S.  L.  1015.  "  " 

1855,  ch.  230;  10  S.  L.  354.  "  "  ", 

1855,  ch.  400 ;  10  S.  L.  434.  "  "  "' 

1856,  ch.  306 ;  10  S.  L.  614.  "  "  " 

1857,  ch.  124 ;  10  S.  L.  677.  "  "  " 

1868,  ch.  237 ;  12  S.  L.  511.  "  "  " 

1869,  ch.  272 ;  12  S.  L.  746.  "  "  " 

1869,  ch.  352 ;  12  S.  L.  792.  "  "  " 

1870,  ch.  301 ;  12  S.  L.  1020.  "  "  "  ] 

§  2.  Capital  stock  not  to  exceed  $1,500,000. 

[Increase  of  capital  stock. 

1845,  ch.  218 ;    8  S.  L.    499. 

1846,  ch.  261 ;    8  S.  L.    670. 

1847,  ch.  200 ;    8  S.  L.    784. 

1848,  ch.  107;    8  S.  L.   900. 

1848,  ch.  160;    8  S.  L.    921. 

1849,  ch.  223;    9  S.  L.    107. 
1853,  ch.  270;    9  S.  L.    706. 

995. 


$500,000. 

$  120,000  for  Watertown  Branch  R.  R. 

$300,000  for  extension  into  Boston. 

$40,000  for  Harvard  Branch  R.  R. 

$100,000  for  Waltham  and  Newton  Branch  R.  R. 

$100,000  for  "Waltham  and  Watertown  Branch. 

$500,000. 

$250,000  for  branch  from  Concord  to  Stow. 

Amount  of  subscription  to  stock  of  Caughnawaga 

88.    $1,000,000. 

879.    By  amount  expended  in  Somerville,  Charles- 


1870,  ch.  246;  12  S.  L. 
1870,  ch.  344 ;  12  S.  L.  1039. 
Ship  Canal  Co. 

1872,  ch.  105 ;  Acts  and  Res, 

1873,  ch.  357 ;  Acts  and  Res 

town,  and  Boston.] 

§  2.  May  hold  real  and  personal  estate ;  may  purchase  a  part 
or  the  whole  of  the  Charlestown  Branch  R.  R.  [1844, 
ch.  176  ;  8  S.  L.  400,  §  2  ;  right  in  new  road-bed  of  C. 
Br.  R.  R.  Co.  to  be  the  same  as  in  the  old  one.] 

§  3.  Location  to  be  filed  according  to  law  and  construction  to 
be  within  three  years. 

§  4.  Subject  to  use  by  other  companies,  under  legislative 
authorit}*,  with  a  proviso. 

§  5.  Reduction  of  tolls  by  the  legislature. 

1844— (March  15).     Ch.  134 ;  8  S.  L.  372,  §  6.     Connection  of  the 
Brattleboro'  and  Fitchburg  R.  R.  Co.  (a  Vermont  cor- 
poration) with. 
§  11.  Vermont  and  Massachusetts  R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on,  in 
Fitchburg. 


(March  16).     Ch.  137  ;  8  S.  L.  382,  §  6. 
R.  Co.  may  enter  on,  in  Groton. 


Groton  Branch  R. 


(March  16).  Ch.  176  ;  8  S.  L.  400,  §  2.  Right  in  new  road- 
bed of  Charlestown  Branch  R.  R.  to  be  the  same  as  in 
the  present  one. 

1845— (March  5).     Ch.  102  ;  8  S.L.  440,  §  5.     Worcester  and  Nashua 
R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on,  with  a  proviso. 
32 


250  Fitchburg  Railroad  Company. 

1845— (March  13).  Ch.  115;  8  S.  L.  450,  §  1.  Location  and  con- 
struction of  Vermont  and  Massachusetts  R.  R.  in  Fitch- 
burg from. 

(March  22).  Ch.  181  ;  8  S.  L.  481,  §§  2,  4.  Peterborough 
and  Shirley  R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on,  in  Shirley ;  with  a 
proviso.     [1846,  ch.  138  ;  8  S.  L.  599.] 

(March  25).  Ch.  218;  8  S.  L.  499,  §  1.  May  subscribe 
8400,000  to  stock  of  Vermont  and  Massachusetts.  R.  R. 
Co. 

§  2.  May  buy  or  lease  part  of  bridge,  lands  and  depot  of  Bos- 
ton and  Maine  R.  R.  Extension  Co.  between  its  track 
and  Haymarket  square  in  Boston,  and  connect  the  two 
railroads. 

§  3.  Limit  of  right  to  vote  as  stockholder  of  Vermont  and  Mas- 
sachusetts R.  R.  Co. 

§  4.  May  increase  capital  stock  by  8500,000. 

§  5.  Act  to  be  accepted  by  a  majority  in  interest  of  the  stock- 
holders. 

(March  26).  Ch.  251  ;  8  S.  L.  518,  §  3.  Stony  Brook  R.  R. 
Co.  may  enter  on,  in  Groton,  with  a  proviso. 

1846— (Feb.  7).     Ch.  21;  8  S.  L.  527,  §   1.     Powers  and  duties  as 
purchaser  of  the  Charlestown  Branch  R.  R.     [1842,  ch. 
84,  §  2;  8  S.  L.  269.] 
§  2.  C.  Br.  R.  R.  Co.  continued  for  three  years  as  a  corporation 

for  certain  purposes. 
§  3.  Act  to  be  accepted  by  both  companies  at  legal  meetings. 

(March  20).  Ch.  138  ;  8  S.  L.  599.  Peterborough  and  Shir- 
lev  R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on,  from  its  road  from  Towns- 
end.     [1845,  ch.  181  ;  8  S.  L.  481.] 

(April  16).  Ch.  239  ;  8  S.  L.  652,  §  4.  Lancaster  and  Ster- 
ling Branch  R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on,  in  Acton  or  Con- 
cord. [1847,  ch.  260;  8  S.  L.  819.  1852,  ch.  162;  9 
S.  L.  500.  Commonwealth  v.  Fitchburg  R.  R.  Co.,  8 
Cushing  R.  240.] 

§  8.  L.  &  S.  Br.  R.  R.  Co.  may  form  a  corporate  union  with. 

(April  16).  Ch.  247  ;  8  S.  L.  656,  §  4.  Fitchburg  and  Wor- 
cester R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on,  in  Fitchburg  or  Leo- 
minster. 


Fitchburg  Railroad  Company.  251 

1846— (April  16).  Ch.  261 ;  8  S.  L.  670,  §  8.  May  accept  the  char- 
ter of  the  "Water town  Branch  R.  R.  Co.,  and  increase 
capital  stock  therefor  by  $120,000.  [1847,  ch.  223  ;  8 
8.  L.  797;  Commonwealth  v.  Fitchburg  R.  R.  Co.,  12 
Gray  R.  180.] 

(April  16).  Ch.  269  ;  8  S.  L.  676,  §  5.  Franfmgham  Branch 
R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on,  in  Weston. 

1847— (April  20).     Ch.  200  ;  8  S.  L.  784,  §  1.     May  extend  from  its 
depot  in  Charlestown,  crossing  Charles  River  and  War- 
ren bridges  to  Causeway  street  in  Boston. 
§§  2,  3,  4.  Provisions  as  to  its  bridge  over  Charles  River,  and 
the  channels  of  Charles  and  Miller's  rivers. 
§5.  Gates  at  Warren  bridge  and  Haverhill  street  in  Boston, 

and  repair  of  Warren  bridge. 
§  6.  Speed  and  motive  power  in  Boston,  and  securities  to  travel. 
§  7.  May  increase  capital  stock  for  said  purposes  $300,000. 

(April  23).  Ch.  223  ;  8  S.  L.  797,  §§  1,  2.  Time  for  location 
of  Watertown  Branch  R.  R.  extended  four  months  from 
April  16,  1847,  and  for  construction  four  months  from 
time  fixed  in  charter.     [1846,  ch.  261  ;  8  S.  L.  670.] 

§  3.  May,  having  assumed  the  construction  of  the  Watertown 
Branch  R.  R.,  locate  it  in  sections — with  provisions  as 
to  remission  of  penalties  and  the  failure  to  locate  and 
construct  within  the  times  as  extended. 

(April  24).  Ch.  260  ;  8  S.  L.  819,  §  1.  Time  for  location  of 
Lancaster  and  Sterling  Branch  R.  R.  extended  fifteen 
months.     [1846,  ch.  239  ;  8  S.  L.  652.] 

§  2.  May  construct  L.  &  S.  Br.  R.  R.  in  sections. 

(April  26).  Ch.  278  ;  8  S.  L.  836.  Lines  of  Boston  Harbor 
near. 

1848— (April  17).  Ch.  107;  8  S.  L.  900,  §  5.  May  buy  the  fran- 
chise of  the  Harvard  Branch  R.  R.  and  increase  capital 
stock  therefor  by  $40,000.     [1855,  ch.  94  ;  10  S.  L.  311.] 

(April  21).  Ch.  160 ;  8  S.  L.  920,  §  8.  May  accept  the  char- 
ter of  the  Waltham  and  Newton  Branch  R.  R.  Co.  and 
increase  capital  stock  therefor  by  $100,000. 


252  Fitchburg  Railroad  Company. 

1848— (May  6).  Ch.  264  ;  8  S.  L.  971,  §§  1,  5.  Grand  Junction  R. 
R.  and  Depot  Co.  ma}"  intersect  with  and  enter  on,  at 
crossing  of  Boston  and  Lowell  R.  R.  in  Somerville. 
[1852,  ch.  306  ;  9  S.  L.  554.  1856,  ch.  296  ;  10  S.  L. 
604.     1857,  ch.  128  ;  10  S.  L.  680.     1857,  ch.  166  ;  10 

S.  L.  698.     1866,  ch.  278  ;  12  S.  L.  143.] 
• 
(May  10).     Ch.  296  ;  8  S.  L.  990,  §  4.     Union  R.  R.  Co.  may 
enter  on  and  contract  with,  for  equipping  and  running. 

(May  10).  Ch.  325  ;  8  S.  L.  1015.  Any  railroad  bridge  across 
Charles  or  M}Tstic  River  not  to  be  used  for  laying  ves- 
sels across  the  stream  of  either. 

1849— (Feb.  14).  Ch.  18  ;  9  S.  L.  8,  §  2.  May  purchase  Fitchburg 
and  Worcester  R.  R. 

(May  2).  Ch.  223  ;  9  S.  L.  107,  §  5.  Waltham  and  Water- 
town  Branch  R.  R.  Co.  ma}-  enter  on. 
§§  6,  10,  11.  F.  R.  R.  Co.  may  accept  charter  of  W.  &  W.  Br. 
R.  R.  Co.  ;  and  increase  capital  stock  therefor  by 
$100,000.  [1851,  ch.  72  ;  9  S.  L.  285  ;  time  for  accept- 
ance extended  one  yenx.  Commonwealth  v.  Fitchburg 
R.  R.  Co.,  12  Gray  R.  180.] 

1850— (March  28).  Ch.  122;  9  S.  L.  162.  Change  of  location  be- 
tween Littleton  and  Lunenburg,  and  in  Lunenburg,  Lan- 
caster, Leominster  and  Fitchburg  confirmed. 

(April  4).  Ch.  146;  9  S.  L.  1<J9,  §  1.  May  straighten  its 
railroad  in  Somerville. 

§  2.  Powers  and  liabilities  as  to  the  new  location. 

§  3.  New  location  to  be  filed  within  five  months,  and  construc- 
tion to  be  within  fifteen  months. 

1851— (March  31).  Ch.  34  ;  9  S.  L.  272.  Fitchburg  and  Worcester 
R.  R.  Co.  may  locate  a  track  in  Fitchburg  according  to 
written  contract  with  the  F.  R.  R.  Co.  across  land  adja- 
cent to  passenger  depot  of  F.  R.  R.  Co.,  to  connect  with 
the  track  of  the  Vermont  and  Massachusetts  R.  R. 

(April  24).  Ch.  72  ;  9  S.  L  285,  §  3.  Time  for  purchase  of 
the  Waltham  and  Watertown  Branch  R.  R.  extended 
one  year,  with  a  proviso  as  to  the  commencement  of  the 
construction.     [1849,  ch.  223  ;  9  S.  L.  107.] 

(May  23).  Ch.  244;  9  S.  L.  358,  §  3.  Wilmington  and 
Cambridge  R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on. 


Fitchburg  Railroad  Company.  253 

1851— (May  24).  Ch.  329  ;  9  S.  L.  410,  §  1.  May  erect  solid  em- 
bankments at  crossing  of  Miller's  River  in  Somerville. 
§  §  1-4.  Culverts,  gates,  and  water-escape. 
§  5.  Construction  to  be  within  one  year.  [1852,  ch.  147 ;  9 
S.  L.  490 ;  extends  time  six  months  from  May  24, 1852. 
1855,  ch.  259  ;  10  S.  L.  366  ;  as  to  filling  solid  bridge 
over  Miller's  River.] 

1852— (April  24).  Ch.  147  ;  9  S.  L.  490.  Extends  time  six  months 
from-May  24,  1852,  for  solid  embankments  at  crossings 
of  Miller's  River  authorized  by  1851,  ch.  329  ;  9  S.  L.  410. 

(April  30).  Ch.  162  ;  9  S.  L.  500,  §  4.  Marlborough  Branch 
R*  R.  Co.  may  enter  on  the  Lancaster  and  Sterling 
branch  of,  in  Feltonville,  and  may  contract  with  the 
Fitchburg  R.  R.  Co.  for  equipment  and  running.  [1846, 
ch.  239  ;  8  S.  L.  652.     1847,  ch.  260  ;  8  S.  L.  819.] 

(May  7).  Ch.  194  ;  9  S.  L.  516.  Railway  track  of  J.  Wood 
in  Marlborough,  connecting  with  the  branch  railroad  of, 
in  Feltonville,  to  be  laid  and  managed  under  the  direc- 
tion of. 

(May  7).  Ch.  202  ;  9  S.  L.  518:  Location  of  Vermont  and 
Massachusetts  R.  R.  Co.  in  Fitchburg,  between  its 
depot  grounds  and  the  passenger  and  freight  houses  of 
the  F.  R.  R.  Co. 

(May  21).  Ch.  306  ;  9  S.  L.  554,.  §§  2,  5.  Crossing  of,  and 
taking  land  of,  by  the  Grand  Junction  R.  R.  and  Depot 
Co.  and  the  Eastern  R.  R.  Co.  in  the  construction  of  a 
branch.  [1848,  ch.  264 ;  8  S.  L.  971.  1856,  ch.  296  ; 
10  S.  L.  604.  Grand  Junction  R.  R.  and  Depot  Co.  v. 
County  Commissioners  of  Middlesex,  14  Gray  R.  553.] 

1853— (April  27).     Ch.  189  ;  9  S.  L.  664,  §§  1,  2.     Railway  track  of 
H.  Lyon  and  others  in  Groton,  to  be  constructed  and 
operated  under  the  direction  of. 
§  3.  F.  R.  R.  Co.  may  build  and  furnish  the  materials  therefor. 

(May  2).  Ch.  270  ;  9  S.  L.  706.  Capital  stock  increased  by 
$500,000. 

(May  24).  Ch.  367;  9  S.  L.  747,  §§  1-9,  11,  12.  May  con- 
solidate with  the  Cheshire  R.  R.  Co.,  and  Rutland  and 
Burlington  R.  R.  Co.,  with  provisions  for  effecting  the 
union  and  regulating  connection  of  other  railroads  with 
such  consolidated  railroad. 


25.4  Fitchburg  Railroad  Company. 

§  10.  If  the  consolidation  is  not  effected,  leases  may  be  made, 
and  a  part  of  the  Vermont  and  Massachusetts  R.  R.  may 
be  purchased  or  hired. 

§  13.  Act  to  take  effect  on  similar  legislation  in  New  Hamp- 
shire and  Vermont. 

1854— (April  24).  Ch.  353  ;  10  S.  L.  198,  §  1.  May  insert  a  service 
pipe  into  the  main  pipe  conveying  Cochituate  water  to 
the  state  prison  in  Charlestown,  on  certain  conditions. 

§  2.  May  open  streets  or  ways,  in  said  city,  for  laying  down  or 
repairing  the  service  pipes. 

§  3.  Ma}-  carry  said  service  pipe  across  the  channel  of  Miller's 
River,  in  manner  prescribed. 

§  4.  Act  to  be  void,  unless  accepted  by  city  council  of  Boston 
within  60  days. 

(April  29).  Resolve,  ch.  82  ;  Acts  and  Res.  444.  Authorizes 
a  commission  to  report  on  the  crossings  of  the  F.  R.  R., 
Boston  and  Lowell  R.  R.,  Eastern  R.  R.,  and  Boston 
and  Maine  R.  R.,  within  two  miles  of  Boston ;  also  as 
to  crossing  Causeway  street  in  said  city. 

1855— (March  26).  Ch.  94;  10  S.  L.  311.  Right  of  the  Harvard 
Branch  R.  R.  Co.  to  unite  with  and  use,  confirmed. 
[1848,  ch.  107,  §  5  ;  8  S.  L.  900.] 

(April  26).  Ch.  230  ;  10  S.  L.  354,  §  1.  May  widen  bridge 
across  Charles  River,  between  Boston  and  Charlestown 
and  close  the  northerly  draw  therein  ;  the  extension  of 
the  bridge  to  be  upon  piles  over  tracts  and  parcels  of 
land  particularly  described.  [1856,  ch.  306  ;  10  S.  L. 
614.] 

§  2.  Mode  of  construction  upon  the  piles. 

(April  27).  Ch.  240  ;  10  S.  L.  357,  §  1.  Location  in. Middle- 
sex and  Worcester  counties,  confirmed. 

§  2.  Authority  to  file  new  location  conforming  to  the  actual 
construction,  within  one  year.  [1856,  ch.  138  ;  10  S.  L. 
537  ;  time  extended  to  April  1,  1857.  Charlestown  v. 
County  Commissioners  of  Middlesex,  1  Allen  R.  199.] 

(May  2).  Ch.  259;  10  S.  L.  366,  §  1.  May  widen  bridge 
over  Miller's  River,  between  Charlestown  and  Somerville 
over  tracts  and  parcels  of  land  described. 

§  2.  May  fill  said  bridge  solid,  with  certain  restrictions. 

§  3.  Location  of  passenger  track  and  width  of  bridge. 


Fitchburg  Railroad  Company.  255 

§  4.  Rights  and  duties  as  to  new  location. 

[1847,  ch.  200;  8  S.  L.  784. 

1851,  ch.  329;  9  S>  L.  410. 

1852,  ch.  147 ;  9  S.  L.  490. 
1867,  ch.  335;  12  S.  L.  348.] 

1855— (May  2).  Ch.  266  ;  10  S.  L.  370.  Lexington  and  West  Cam- 
bridge R.  R.  Cor.  may  enter  on,  in  Cambridge. 

1855— (May  19).  Ch.  400  ;  10  S.  L.  434,  §  1.  Rights  of,  as  to  loca- 
tion of  Charles  River  Branch  R.  R.  at  crossing  of  Charles 
River. 

(May  21).  Ch.  419;  10  S.  L.  450.  Construction  of  1855, 
ch.  253  ;  10  S.  L.  363,  so  as  not  to  relieve  the  company 
from  its  liabilities  as  to  "Warren  bridge. 

1855— (May  21).  Ch.  483  ;  10  S.  L.  481,  §  2.  Fitchburg  and  Wor- 
cester R.  R.  Co.  as  to  an  extension  between  its  passen- 
ger depot  and  Water  street,  in  Fitchburg,  to  be  subject 
to  restrictions  in  a  contract  between  it  and  the  Fitch- 
burg R.  R.  Co. 

1856— (April  30).  Ch.  138  ;  10  S.  L.  537.  Time  for  filing  new  loca- 
tion conforming  to  actual  construction  under  1855,  ch. 
240  ;  10  S.  L.  357,  extended  to  April  1,  1857. 

1856— (June  6).  Ch.  296  ;  10  S.  L.  604,  §  1.  Change  of  grade  in 
Somerville  so  as  to  pass  under  the  Boston  and  Lowell 
R.  R. 

§  2.  Construction  of  the  bridge  and  location  of  tracks. 

§  3.  Changes  of  grade ;  land  damages ;  location  to  be  filed ; 
authority  to  remove  part  of  embankment  and  road-bed 
of  Grand  Junction  R.  R.  and  Depot  Co. ;  the  work  to  be 
done  under  a  commissioner,  with  mode  of  enforcing  his 
award.  [1848,  ch.  264  ;  8  S.  L.  971.  1852,  ch.  306 ; 
9  S.  L.  554.  1857,  ch.  166  ;  10  S.  L.  698.  1866,  ch. 
278  ;  12  S.  L.  143.  Fitchburg  R.  R.  Co.  v.  Grand  Junc- 
tion R.  R.  and  Depot  Co.,  1  Allen  R.  552, 4  Allen  R.  198.] 

§  4.  Cost  of  maintaining  a  connection  between  the  Boston  and 
Lowell  R.  R.,  the  Grand  Junction  R.  R.,  and  the  Fitch- 
burg R.  R.,  how  determined,  paid  and  collected. 

§  5.  Use  by  the  Grand  Junction  and  Fitchburg  R.  R.  companies 
of  the  tracks  of  each  other. 

§  6.  G.  J.  R.  R.  &  Depot  Co.  not  authorized  to  take  the  main 
tracks  ofF.  R.  R.  Co.  in  Somerville  ;  location  of  former 
company  on  the  northerly  side  of,  and  across  the  latter's 
tracks. 


256  Fitchburg  Railroad  Company. 

§  7.  Restriction  as  to  estate  of  Elizabeth  Joy. 

§  8.  Commissioner  to  he  appointed  b}r  the  governor  under  the 
third  section.  [1857,  ch.  128  ;  10  S.  L.  680  ;  1857,  ch. 
166  ;  10  S.  L.  698,  §  4.  1866,  ch.  278  ;  12  S.  L.  143, 
§§  3,  7.     1867,  ch.  342  ;  12  S.  L.  353,  §§  4,  5.] 

1856— (June  6).  Ch.  306  ;  10  S.  L.  614.  Agent  of  the  Charles  River 
and  Warren  bridges  not  authorized  to  lease  land  over 
which  the  bridge  across  Charles  River  was  authorized 
by  1855,  ch.  230 ;  10  S.  L.  354. 

1857— (May  7).  Ch.  124  ;  10  S.  L.  677,  §  1.  Extension  of  railroad 
bridge  across  Charles  River  and  Warren  bridge  ;  in  closing 
of  crossing  upon  it ;  in  closing  and  use  of  part  of  Warren 
bridge  for  railroad  purposes,  and  discontinuance  of  gate. 

§  2.  Construction  of  sidewalk  on ;  removal  of  snow  and  ice 
therefrom. 

§  3.  Extension  in  Boston  to  the  pile  wharf  of  Boston  and 
Maine  R.  R. 

§  4.  Compensation  to  the  Commonwealth  for  above  rights  and 
privileges. 
§§  5,  6.  Payment  of  said  compensation,  and  freedom  of  Warren 
and  Charles  River  bridges. 

§  7.  Part  of  Warren  bridge  to  be  kept  open. 

(May  8).  Ch.  128  ;  10  S.  L.  680,  §  1.  F.  R.  R.  Co.  and 
Boston  and  Lowell  R.  R.  Co.  required  to  construct  con- 
necting tracks  in  Somerville. 

§  2.  May  take  land  therefor. 

§  3.  Location  thereof. 

§  4.  Railroad  bridge  of  the  Boston  and  Lowell  R.  R.  across 
F.  R.  R.  and  Grand  Junction  R.  R.  not  to  be  disturbed. 

§  5.  Connection  how  to  be  made ;  use  thereof  b}-  the  Grand 
Junction  R.  R.  and  Depot  Co.,  with  liability  to  contribute 
a  proportionate  part  of  the  cost.  [Fitchburg  R.  R.  Co. 
v.  Grand  Junction  R.  R.  and  Depot  Co.,  1  Allen  R.,  552, 
4  Allen  R.,  198.] 

[1856,  ch.  296 ;  10  S.  L.  604. 
1857,  ch.  166 ;  10  S.  L.  698. 

1866,  ch.  278,  §  7 ;  12  S.  L.  143. 

1867,  ch.  342,  §§  4,  5;  12  S.  L.  353.] 

(May  18).  Ch.  166  ;  10  S.  L.  698,  §  4.  North  American  and 
Depot  Co.  to  become  liable  as  purchasers  of  the  Grand 
Junction  R.  R.  and  Depot  Co.  for  expenses  in  construct- 
ing bridge  and  other  works  to  obviate  crossing  at  grade 


Fitchburg  Railroad  Company.  257 

at  the  intersection  of  Boston  and  Lowell,  Fitchburg, 
and  Grand  Junction  R.  R.  companies  in  Somerville. 
[1856,  ch.  296  ;  10  S.  L.  604.] 

1857— (May  30).  Resolve,  ch.  88  ;  Acts  and  Res.  696.  Sale  of 
Commonwealth's  land,  bounding  on,  authorized. 

1860— (Jan.  30).     Ch.  4;  11  S.  L.  1,  §  1.     May  purchase  franchise 
and  railroad  of  the  Peterborough  and  Shirley  R.  R.  Co. 
§  2.  P.  &  S.  R.  R.  Co.  may  continue  corporate  existence  for 
two  years  for  certain  purposes. 

(April  4).  Ch.  202  ;  11  S.  L.  103,  §  1.  Maximum  resistance 
on  Troy  and  Greenfield  R.  R.  not  to  exceed  that  of  the 
F.  R.  R. 

1861— (March  25).  Ch.  90  ;  11  S.  L.  167,  §§  1,  2.  Crossing  of,  by 
the  Belmont  Horse  R.  R.,  and  location  of  said  horse 
railroad  near  station  of,  at  Belmont. 

1862— (March  18).  Ch.  69  ;  11  S.  L.  282,  §  1.  May  purchase  fran- 
chise and  railroad  of  the  Marlborough  and  Feltonville 
Branch  R.  R.  Co. 

§  2.  Powers  and  duties  upon  such  sale. 

§  3.  Corporate  existence  of  the  M.  &  F.  Br.  R.  R.  Co.  continued 
for  some  purposes. 

(April  26).     Ch.   155;  11  S.  L.   304,  §    1.     May  extend  in 

Charlestown  to  the  navy  yard. 
§  2.  Location  to  be  within  two  years,  and  construction  within 

three  }-ears. 

(April  28).  Ch.  156  ;  11  S.  L.  304;  §  4.  Part  of  the  Troy 
and  Greenfield  R.  R.  may  be  leased  to. 

1863— (April  4).  Ch.  132  ;  11  S.  L.  395,  §  2.  Crossing  of,  by  the 
Somerville  Horse  R.  R.  Co.    [1867,  ch.  10;  12S.L.  171.] 

(April  29).  Ch.  214;  11  S.  L.  439,  §  6.  Contract  executed 
by  the  Troy  and  Boston  R.  R.  Co.  on  Feb.  18,  1863,  by 
the  Vermont  and  Mass.  R.  R.  Co.  on  Feb.  20,  1863,  and 
by  the  Fitchburg  R.  R.  Co.  on  Feb.  23,  1863,  confirmed. 

1864— (Feb.  29).  Ch.  54  ;  11  S.  L.  490,  §  2.  Rights  of,  acquired  by 
statute  or  judgment  not  to  be  aifected  by  an  act  relating 
to  the  Mystic  River  R.  R.  Co. 

1865— (May  10).     Ch.  222;    11  S.  L.  711.     May  extend   wharf  in 
Charlestown,  near   Warren   bridge,   on   piles   by   lines 
described. 
33 


258  Fitchburg  Railroad  Company. 

1866— (April  20).  Resolve,  ch.  55  ;  Acts  and  Res.  307.  Refunding 
of  taxes  overpaid  by.  [1866,  Resolve  ch.  299  ;  Acts 
and  Res.  278.] 

(May  18).  Ch.  244  ;  12  S.  L.  132.  May  locate  and  maintain 
tracks  from  the  Watertown  Branch  R.  R.  to  the  United 
States  arsenal  in  Watertown,  and  remove  the  same. 

(May  28).  Ch.  278  ;  12  S.  L.  143,  §  2.  Right  to  facilities  upon 
the  Grand  Junction  R.  R.  from  the  purchasers  thereof. 

§  3.  Location  of,  not  to  be  interfered  with,  or  lands  of,  to  be 
taken  by  the  Boston  and  Worcester  R.  R.  Co.  in  locating 
upon  the  route  of  the  Grand  Junction  R.  R.  without 
written  consent.     [1867,  ch.  342  ;  12  S.  L.  353.] 

§  7.  Rights  and  remedies  of,  under  1856,  ch.  296  ;  10  S.  L.  604, 
and  1857,  ch.  128  ;  10  S.  L.  680,  not  impaired,  and 
rights  to  injunction  secured. 

§  8.  Claims  of,  against  Grand  Junction  R.  R.  and  Depot  Co. 

(May  30).  Ch.  299;  Acts  and  Res.  278,  Appropriation  for 
1866,  Resolve,  ch.  55  ;  Acts  and  Res.  307. 

1867— (Feb.  6).  Ch.  10  ;  12  S.  L.  171:  Crossing  of,  by  the  Somer- 
ville  Horse  R.  R.  Co. 

(Feb.  14).  Ch.  31  ;  12  S.  L.  178,  §  1.  May  extend  location 
in  Boston  to  Commercial  Freight  R.  on  Causeway  street, 
with  provisos  as  to  the  location. 

§  2.  Subject  to  general  laws. 

(April  25).  Ch.  170  ;  12  S.  L.  252,  §  14.  May  subscribe  for 
a  limited  amount  of  the  capital  stock  of  the  Marginal 
Freight  R.  Co. 

(May  15).  Ch.  235;  12  S.  L.  283.  Location  of,  with  the 
railroads  owned  by  it  as  now  constructed  and  existing, 
confirmed,  but  not  to  affect  locations  and  rights  of  other 
railroad  corporations,  or  of  the  Commonwealth. 

(June  1).     Ch.  335 ;    12  S.  L.  348,  §  3.     May  make  solid 

portion  of  its  location  between  the  easterly  end  of  its 

solid  bridge  over  Miller's  River  and  the  west  side  of  the 

Eastern  R.  R.  bridge. 

[1847,  ch.  200 ;  8  S.  L.  784. 
1848,  ch.  325;  8  S.  L.  1015. 

1851,  ch.  329;  9  S.  L.  410. 

1852,  ch.  147 ;  9  S.  L.  490. 
1855,  ch.  259;  10  S.  L.  366.] 


Fitchburg  Railroad  Company.  259 

§  4.  May  make  connecting  track  in  Charlestown  with  the  East- 
ern R.  R.  Co. 

§  5.  Application  to  the  supreme  judicial  court  for  the  appoint- 
ment of  commissioners,  or  use  by  the  Eastern  R.  R.  Co. 
or  the  F.  R.  R.  Co.  of  the  roads  of  each  other  not  per- 
mitted. 

1867— (June  1)."  Ch.  342  ;  12  S.  L.  353,  §  4.  As  to  construction  of 
1866,  ch.  278;  12  S.  L.  143,  in  relation  to  interfer- 
ence with  tracks  of,  by  the  Boston  and  Worcester  R.  R. 
Co.,  and  as  to  the  track  connecting  with  Grand  Junction 
R.  R.  and  abutments  of  bridge  at  intersection  with  Bos- 
ton and  Lowell  R.  R. 
§  5.  Remedies  under  1856,  ch.  296 ;  10  S.  L.  604 ;  1857, 
ch.  128  ;  10  S.  L.  680  ;  and  1866,  ch.  278  ;  12  S.  L. 
143,  not  to  be  impaired  by  this  act. 

1868— (Feb.  21).  Ch.  26;  12  S.  L.  394,  §  4.  Wayland  and  Sud- 
bury Branch  R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on,  convey  or  lease 
road  and  franchise  to. 

(April  1).  Ch.  96;  12  S.  L.  433.  May  construct  a  branch 
railroad  in  Waltham  from  its  trunk  to  its  Watertown 
branch. 

(May  25).  Ch.  237;  12  S.  L.  511,  §  1.  May  maintain  the 
wharf  from  its  railroad  bridge  in  Boston  to  Warren 
bridge,  make  changes,  take  any  lease  or  private  rights 
in  the  wharf,  widen  drawbridge  over  Charles  River,  or 
construct  a  new  one,  with  limitations  and  provis6s. 
[1869,  ch.  352  ;  12  S.  L.  792.] 

§  2.  Act  to  be  void  in  a  certain  event. 

[Act  repealed  by  1869,  ch.  272,  §  9  ;  12  S.  L.  746.] 

(June  8).  Ch.  322;  12  S.  L.  563,  §  8.  Reference  to  the 
bridge  of,  in  act  making  Charles  and  Warren  bridges 
public  highways,  and  the  sale  of  a  triangular  piece  of 
land  belonging  to  the  Commonwealth  and  bounding  on. 
[1869,  ch.  272  ;  12  S.  L.  746.] 

1869— (March  27).     Ch.  127;  12  S.  L.  652,  §   1.     Connection   be- 
tween the  Fitchburg  and  Worcester,  and  the  Vermont 
and  Massachusetts  railroads  at  Fitchburg,  and  the  use 
of  the^F.  R.  R.  injmaking  the  same. 
§  2.£Union  passenger  depot_atJ?itchburg. 


260  Fitcliburg  Railroad  Company . 

1869— (May  6).     Ch.  241  ;  12  S.  L.  710,  §  1.     May  remove  passen- 
ger station  in  Cambridge. 
§  2.  May  take  certain  land  in  Cambridge. 

(May  10).  Ch.  260  ;  12  S.  L.  736,  §  6.  Massachusetts  Cen- 
tral R.  R.  Co.  and  F.  R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on  each  other. 
[1871,  ch.  184,  §  1  ;  Acts  and  Res.  557  ;  restriction  as 
to  crossing.] 

(May  12).  Ch.  272  ;  12  S.  L.  746,  §  8.  Sale  of  the  right  to 
maintain  a  pile  structure  upon  the  Commonwealth's 
triangular  piece  of  land  at  the  railroad  bridge  of. 
[1868,  ch.  322,  §  8  ;  12  S.  L.  563.] 

§  9.  Repeals  1867,  ch.  66  ;  12  S.  L.  195  ;  and  §§  2-9  of  1868, 
ch.  322  ;  12  S.  L.  563,  as  to  the  Charles  River  and 
Warren  bridges,  and  1868,  ch.  237 ;  12  S.  L.  511,  as  to 
the  wharf  of  the  F.  R.  R.  Co. 

(June  4).  Ch.  352  ;  12  S.  L.  792,  §  1.  May  straighten  and 
widen  pile  structures  over  Charles  River  between 
Charlestown  and  Boston  in  manner  and  within  limits 
prescribed.  [1869,  ch.  432  ;  Acts  and  Res.  747.  1870, 
ch.  301  ;  12  S.  L.  1020.] 
§§  2,  3.  May  make  changes  in  draws  in  its  bridge. 
§  4.  Land  taken  or  purchased  to  be  subject  to  taxation. 

1870— (April  30).    Ch.  214  ;  12  S.  L.  976,  §  2.     Lancaster  R.  R.  Co. 
may  enter  on  the  Lancaster  and  Sterling  branch  of. 

(May  12).  Ch.  246;  12  S.  L.  995,  §  1.  May  construct  a 
branch  railroad  from  its  railroad  in  Concord  to  its  Lan- 
caster and  Sterling  branch  in  Stow,  and  increase  capital 
stock  therefor  by  $250,000. 

§  2.  May  enter  on  the  Framingham  and  Lowell  R.  R.,  with 
reciprocal  right  in  the  latter  corporation. 

§  3.  Location  to  be  within  two  years,  and  construction  within 
three  years.  [1872,  ch.  83,  Acts  and  Res.  76  ;  time 
extended  two  years.] 

§  4.  Powers  and  duties  as  to  said  branch. 

(May  16).  Ch.  252  ;  12  S.  L.  997,  §  1.  Allowance  to,  by  the 
Commonwealth  for  rebuilding  bridge  across  Deerfield 
River. 

§  4.  May  make  contracts  for  transit  of  freight  and  passengers, 
between  Boston  and  Troy,  with  the  Vermont  and  Massa- 
chusetts R.  R.  Co.  and  the  Troy  and  Boston  R.  R.  Co. 


Fitcliburg  Railroad  Company.  261 

1870— (June  1).  Ch.  301;  12  S.  L.  1020,  §  1.  Draws  in  railroad 
bridges  across  Charles  and  Miller's  rivers,  under  1869, 
ch.  291,  343,  352  ;  12  S.  L.  757,  781,  792,  to  be  con- 
structed with  an  opening  of  38  instead  of  44  feet. 
§  2.  Report  required  from  the  harbor  and  railroad  commission- 
ers on  the  terminal  facilities  of  railroads  entering  Boston 
on  north  side. 

(June  13).  Ch.  344 ;  12  S.  L.  1039,  §  1.  May  subscribe  for 
and  hold  shares,  not  exceeding  $150,000,  in  capital 
stock  of  the  Caughnawaga  Ship  Canal  Co.  upon  vote  of 
stockholders,  and  increase  its  capital  stock  to  the 
amount  of  subscription. 

§  2.  Sale  of  new  stock  issued  under  different  acts  prior  to  the 
completion  of  the  Hoosac  Tunnel. 

1871— (April  14).  Ch.  184  ;  Acts  and  Res.  557,  §  1.  Massachusetts 
Central  R.  R.  Co.  restricted  as  to  crossing  the  F.  R.  R. 
[1869,  ch.  260  ;  12  S.  L.  736.] 

1872— (March  9).  Ch.  83  ;  Acts  and  Res.  76.  Time  for  location 
and  construction  of  branch  railroad  in  Concord  and 
Stow,  authorized  by  1870,  ch.  246  ;  12  S.  L.  995,  ex- 
tended two  years. 

(March  19).    Ch.  105  ;  Acts  and  Res.  88,  §  1.     May  increase 

capital  stock  by  $1,000,000. 
§  2.  Ma3r,  instead  of  such  increase,  issue  seven  per  cent,  bonds 

for  part  or  whole  of  said  increase. 

(May  3).  Ch.  299  ;  Acts  and  Res.  236,  §  10.  Filling  of  cer- 
tain flats  on  Charles  River  or  the  channel  of  Miller's 
River,  in  Somerville,  lying  southerly  of  the  F.  R.  R.,  not 
authorized. 

1873— (March  15).  Ch.  82  ;  Acts  and  Res.  535,  §  2.  Framingham 
and  Lowell  R.  R.  Co.  not  authorized  to  take  the  land  of, 
which  is  not  already  taken  or  located  upon. 

(June  11).  Ch.  357;  Acts  and  Res.  879,  §  1.  May  make 
certain  contracts  and  exchanges  of  lands  and  franchises 
in  Somerville,  Charlestown  and  Boston  with  other  com- 
panies, and  alter  location  for  discontinuing  grade-cross- 
ings and  accommodating  terminal  business,  and  pay 
money  and  increase  capital  stock  therefor  to  the  amount 
expended — the  authority  subject  to  the  approval  of  the 
railroad  commissioners. 


262  Lexington  and  Arlington  Railroad  Company. 

§  2.  Structures  over  tide-water  to  be  subject  to  the  approval  of 
the  harbor  commissioners  and  to  general  laws. 

§  3.  Lands  ma}-,  for  said  purposes,  be  purchased  or  condemned 
in  mode  prescribed,  and,  if  covered  by  tide-water,  with 
approval  of  the  harbor  commissioners  and  the  governor 
and  council,  with  a  further  provision  as  to  the  Boston 
and  Lowell  R.  R.  Cor. 

§  4.  Reports  to  be  made  of  doings  under  the  act  to  the  railroad 
commissioners,  and  by  said  commissioners  to  the  next 
legislature. 

See  Charlestown  Branch  R.  R.  Co. 


FKESH    POND    BRANCH    RATTYR.OAT) 
(NOT  A  CORPORATION,  BUT  A  BRANCH   OF  THE  CHARLESTOWN  BRANCH   R.  R.  CO.) 

1846— (April  16).      Ch.   261;    8  S.  L.   670,  §§  2,  5.      Watertown 
Branch  R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on. 

See  CJiarlestown  Branch  R.  R.  Co. 


LEXINGTON    AND    ARLINGTON    [WEST    CAMBRIDGE^    RAILROAD 

COMPANY.  * 

1845— (March  24) .     Ch.  186  ;  8  S.  L.  484. 

§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 

§  2.  Location  from  monument  in  Lexington,  to  Charlestown 
Branch  R,  R.  in  Cambridge.  [1846,  ch.  255  ;  8  S.  L. 
661 ;  purchase  of,  or  location  and  construction  of  Bed- 
ford R.  R.] 

§  3.  Capital  stock  not  to  exceed  $200,000.  [1846,  ch.  255; 
8  S.  L.  661 ;  increase  of  0100,000  for  construction  of 
Bedford  R.  R.  1851,  ch.  5  ;  9  S.  L.  262  ;  increase  of 
$120,000  for  redemption  of  bonds.  Lexington  and 
West  Cambridge  R.  R.  Co.  v.  Chandler,  13  Metcalf  R. 
311.] 

*  Name  changed  from  Lexington  and  "West  Cambridge  R.  R.  Co.  to  Lexington  and 
Arlington  R.  R.  Co.,  by  1867,  ch.  221 ;  12  S.  L.  276. 


Lexington  and  Arlington  Railroad  Company.  263 

§  4.  Organization  and  location  to  be  within  one  year,  and  com- 
pletion within  three  years  ;  if  not  completed  from  the  C. 
Br.  R.  R.  to  village  of  West  Cambridge  within  one  year, 
the  C.  Br.  R.  R.  Co.  may  construct  the  same  and  in- 
crease its  stock  therefor  by  $25,000,  within  time  pre- 
scribed. 

§  5.  Subject  to  use  by  other  companies,  under  legislative  au- 
thority, with  restrictions. 

§  6.  Reduction  of  tolls  by  the  legislature. 

§  7.  May  transfer  franchise  to  C.  Br.  R.  R.  Co.,  the  latter  being 
authorized  to  increase  its  capital  stock  therefor  to  the 
amount  of  $200,000. 

1846— (April  16).  Ch.  255;  8  S.  L.  661,  §  5.  Bedford  R.  R.  Co. 
may  enter  on,  in  Lexington. 
§  8.  Bedford  R.  R.  Co.  may  transfer  its  franchise  to  the  L.  & 
W.  C.  R.  R.  Co.,  and  the  latter  may,  in  a  certain  event, 
locate  and  construct  a  road  upon  the  route  of  the  B.  R.  R., 
and  increase  its  capital  stock  by  $100,000. 

1851— (Feb.  26).     Ch.  5  ;  9  S.  L.  262,  §  1.     May  increase  its  capital 
stock  by  $120,000  for  the  redemption  of  its  bonds. 
§  2.  Said  increase  to  be  preferred  stock  for  liquidating  bonds. 
§  3.  Redemption  of,  and  dividends  upon. 
§  4.  Act  to  be  accepted  by  two-thirds  in  amount  of  stockholders. 

(May  23).  Ch.  244  ;  9  S.  L.  358,  §  3.  Wilmington  and  Cam- 
bridge may  enter  on. 

1855— (May  2).  Ch.  266  ;  10  S.  L.  370.  May  enter  on  Fitchburg 
R.  R. 

(May  18).  Ch.  390  ;  10  S.  L.  431,  §  3.  Lexington  and  West 
Chelmsford  R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on  in  Lexington. 

1864— (April  13).     Ch.  149  ;  11  S.  L.  534,  §   1.     May  sell  and  con- 

ve}'  its  franchise,  railroad  and  property  to  any  other 

railroad  company. 

§  2.  Any  other  railroad  company  in  this  Commonwealth  may 

purchase  the  same,  succeeding  to  its  powers  and  duties. 

1867— (May  7).  Ch.  221 ;  12  S.  L.  276,  §  1.  Name  changed  from 
Lexington  and  West  Cambridge  R.  R.  Co.,  to  Lexington 
and  Arlington  R.  R.  Co. 


264  Bedford  Railroad  Company,  JVb.  1. 

1869— (Feb.  9).     Ch.  9  ;  12  S.  L.  596,  §  3.     L.  &  A.  R.  R.  Co.,  and 
the  Bedford  R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on  each  other. 
§  5.  Said  corporations  may  form  a  corporate  union  under  the 
name  of  the  Bedford,  Lexington  and  Arlington  R.  R.  Co. 

1870— (June  21).     Ch.  386  ;  12  S.  L.  1057,  §  1.     Boston  and  Lowell 
R.  R.  Cor.  may  locate  and  construct  a  branch  from  its 
main  road  to  said  Lexington  and  Arlington  Branch  R.  R. 
§  2.  Crossing  of  highwajs. 
§  3.  Construction  to  be  within  two  years. 

1871— (April  10).  Ch.  174  ;  Acts  and  Res.  537,  §  2.  Middlesex  R. 
R.  Co.  may  construct  a  railroad  from,  in  Lexington,  to 
the  state  line  of  New  Hampshire,  at  Brookline. 

See  Bedford,  Lexington  and  Arlington  B.  B.  Co. 


BEDFORD    RAILROAD    COMPANY,  No.    1. 

1846— (April  16).     Ch.  255  ;  8  S.  L.  661.     Original  charter. 

§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 

§  2.  Capital  stock  not  to  exceed  $100,000. 

§  3.  Location  from  centre  village  of  Bedford  to  Lexington  and 
"West  Cambridge  [Arlington]  R.  R.  in  Lexington. 

§  4.  Organization  and  location  to  be  within  two  years,  and  con- 
struction and  opening  for  use  within  four  years. 

§  5.  May  enter  on  said  L.  &  W.  C.  R.  R. 

§  6.  Reduction  of  tolls  by  the  legislature. 

§  7.  Subject  to  use  by  other  companies,  under  legislative 
authority. 

§  8.  May  transfer  its  franchise  to  the  said  L.  &  W.  C.  R.  R.  Co., 
and  if  not  filing  location  as  required  by  §  4,  said  L.  & 
W.  C.  R.  R.  Co.  may  locate  and  construct  the  road  and 
increase  its  capital  stock  therefor  by  $100,000. 

See  Bedford  B.  B.  Co.,  No.  2. 


BEDFORD    RAILROAD    COMPANY,    No.   2. 

1869— (Feb.  9).     Ch.  9  ;  12  S.  L.  596.     Original  charter. 
§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 

§  2.  Location  from  Bedford  to  Lexington  and  Arlington  R.  R. 
in  Lexington. 


Middlesex  Central  Railroad  Company.  265 

§  3.  B.  R.  R.  Co.  and  L.  &  A.  R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on  each  other. 
§  4.  Capital  stock  not  to  be  less  than  $100,000  or  more  than 

$150,000,  and  not  to  be  changed  after  being  fixed ;  may 

hold  real  and  personal  estate. 
§  5.  Said  two  corporations  may  form  a  corporate  union  under 

the  name  of  Bedford,  Lexington  and  Arlington  R.  R.  Co., 

with  capital  stock  not  exceeding  that  of  both. 
§  6.  Location  to  be  within  two  years,  and  construction  within 

four  years.     [1871,  ch.  385  ;  Acts  and  Res.  746  ;  time 

extended  two  years.] 

1871— (May  26).     Ch.  385  ;  Acts  and  Res.  746.     Time  for  location 
and  construction  extended  two  years. 

See  Bedford  R.  R.  Co.,  No.  1. 

See  Bedford,  Lexington  and  Arlington  R.  R.  Co. 


BEDFORD,    LEXINGTON   AND    ARLINGTON   RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1869— (Feb.  9).  Ch.  9  ;  12  S.  L.  596,  §  5.  Lexington  and  Arling- 
ton R.  R.  Co.  and  Bedford  R.  R.  Co.  may  form  a  cor- 
porate union  under  the  name  of  the  Bedford,  Lexington 
and  Arlington  R.  R.  Co. 

See  Lexington  and  Arlington  R.  R.  Co. 
See  Bedford  R.  R.  Co.,  No.  2. 


MIDDLESEX   CENTRAL   RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1871 — (April  10).     Ch.  174;  Acts  and  Res.  537.     Original  charter. 

§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 

§  2.  Location  from  Lexington  and  Arlington  Branch  R.  R.  in 
Lexington  to  state  line  at  Brookline  in  New  Hampshire, 
with  authority  to  form  a  corporate  union  with  a  corpora- 
tion of  N.  H.,  extending  the  same  under  said  name  of 
Middlesex  Central  R.  R.  Co. 

§  3.  Capital  stock  not  to  exceed  $1,000,000. 

§  4.  May  enter  on,  lease  to,  or  form  corporate  union  with  the 
Boston  and  Lowell  R.  R.  Cor. 

§  5.  Location  to  be  within  three  years,  and  construction  within 
four  years. 

See  Boston  and  Lowell  R.  R.  Cor. 
34 


266  Watertovm  Branch  Railroad  Company. 


WATERTOWN    BRANCH    RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1846— (April  16).     Ch.  261 ;  8  S.  L.  670.     Original  charter. 

§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 

§  2.  Location  from  point  in  Watertown,  near  Bemis'  factory,  to 
Fresh  Pond  branch  of  the  Charlestown  Branch  R.  R.  in 
Cambridge. 

§  3.  Capital  stock  not  to  exceed  §120.000. 

§  4.  Location  to  be  within  one  year,  and  construction  within 
two  years.  [1847,  ch.  223  ;  8  S.  L.  797  ;  time  for  loca- 
tion extended  to  Aug.  16,  1847,  and  for  construction  to 
Aug.  16,  1848.] 

§  5.  May  enter  on  said  Fresh  Pond  Branch  R.  R. 

§  6.  Subject  to  use  by  other  companies,  under  legislative  au- 
thority. 

§  7.  Reduction  of  tolls  b}-  the  legislature. 

§  8.  Fitchburg  R.  R.  Co.  may  accept  the  charter,  and  construct 
and  maintain  the  said  branch,  and  increase  its  capital 
stock  therefor  by  $120,000.  [Commonwealth  v.  Fitch- 
burg R.  R.  Co.,  12  Gray  R.  180.] 

§  9.  Required  to  pass  under  highways  crossed  near  Mount 
Auburn. 

1847— (April  23).     Ch.  223  ;  8  S.  L.  797,  §§  1,  2.     Time  for  location 
extended  to  August   16.  1847,  and  for  construction  to 
August  16,  1848. 
§  3.  Fitchburg  R.  R.  Co.  may  locate  and  construct  said  road  in 
sections,  with  provisions  as  to  remission  of  forfeitures. 

1848— (April  21).     Ch.   160;    8  S.  L.  920,  §§  2,5.     Waltham   and 
Newton  Branch  R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on. 

1849— (May  2).      Ch.  223;    9   S.  L.  107,   §§  3,  5.      Waltham  and 
Watertown  Branch  R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on. 

1861— (March  25).     Ch.  90  ;  11  S.  L.  167,  §  2.     Crossing  of,  by  the 
Waltham  and  Watertown  R.  R.  referred  to. 

(April  6).  Ch.  148;  11  S.  L.  201,  §  2.  Crossing  of,  by  the 
Waltham  and  Watertown  R.  R.  Co.  referred  to. 

1866— (May  18).     Ch.  244;  12   S.    L.  132.     Railroad   track  of  the 
Fitchburg  R.  R.  Co.  from,  to  the  United  States  arsenal. 


Waltham  and  Newton  Branch  Railroad  Company.      267 

1868— (April  1).     Ch.  96  ;  12  S.  L.  433.     Branch  of  Fitchburg  R.  R. 
Co.  from  the  main  line  to  said  branch  road. 

1871— (April  14).    Ch.  184;  Acts  and  Res.  557,  §  1.     Location  of 
the  Massachusetts  Central  R.  R.  with  reference  to. 

See  Fitchburg  R.  R.  Co. 


WALTHAM   AND    NEWTON   BRANCH   RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1848— (April  21).     Ch.  160  ;  8  S.  L.  920.     Original  charter. 

§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 

§  2.  Location  from  Newton  to  Watertown  branch  of  the  Fitch- 
burg R.  R.  in  Watertown. 

§  3.  Capital  stock  not  to  exceed  $100,000  ;  may  hold  real  and 
personal  estate. 

§  4.  Location  to  be  within  one  year,  and  construction  within 
two  years.  [1849,  ch.  73  ;  9  S.  L.  28 ;  time  extended 
one  year.] 

§  5.  May  enter  on  the  Watertown  branch  of  the  Fitchburg  R.  R. 

§  6.  Subject  to  use  by  other  companies,  under  legislative  au- 
thority. 

§  7.  Reduction  of  tolls  by  the  legislature. 

§  8.  Fitchburg  R.  R.  Co.  may  accept  the  charter,  and  locate  and 
construct  and  maintain  the  railroad  authorized  thereby, 
and  increase  capital  stock  therefor  by  $100,000. 

1849— (April  4).     Ch.  73  ;  9  S.  L.  28.     Time  for  location  and  con- 
struction extended  one  year. 

(May  2).  Ch.  223 ;  9  S.  L.  107,  §§  2,  5.  Waltham  and 
Watertown  Branch  R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on. 

See  Fitchburg  R.  R.  Co. 


"WALTHAM   AND   WATERTOWN   BRANCH   RAILROAD  COMPANY. 

1849— (May  2).     Ch.  223  ;  9  S.  L.  107.     Original  charter. 

§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 

§  2.  Location  from  Fitchburg  R.  R.  in  Waltham  to  the  Wal- 
tham and  Newton  Branch  R.  R.  [1851,  ch.  72  ;  9  S.  L. 
285,  §  1  ;  change  authorized.] 

§  3.  Extension  authorized  if  the  Waltham  and  Newton  Branch 
R.  R.  is  not  located,  or  a  part  is  surrendered. 


268  Harvard  Branch  Railroad  Company. 

§  4.  Authority  of  Waltham  and  Newton  Branch  R.  R.  Co.  to 

surrender  part  of  its  location  to. 
§  5.  May  enter  on  Fitchburg  R.  R.  and  Waltham  and  Newton 

Branch  R.  R. 
§  6.  Capital  stock  not  to  exceed  $100,000,  with  a  provision  as 

to  issue  of  shares. 
§  7.  Location  to  be  within  two  years,  and  construction  within 

three  years.     [1851,  ch.  72  ;  9  S.  L.  285,  §§  2,  3  ;  time 

extended  one  year.] 
§  8.  Subject    to    use   by   other   companies,   under   legislative 

authority. 
§  9.  Reduction  of  tolls  by  the  legislature. 
§  10.  Fitchburg  R.  R.  Co.  may  accept  the  charter,  and  locate, 

construct  and  maintain  the  railroad  authorized  thereby. 

[1851,  ch.  72  ;  9  S.  L.   285  ;   extends  time  one  year. 

Commonwealth  v.  Fitchburg  R.  R.  Co.,  12  Gray  R.  180.] 
§  11.  May  transfer  property  and  fraachise  to  the  Fitchburg  R. 

R.  Co.  in  manner  prescribed,  and  in  case  of  transfer  the 

latter    company   may   increase    its    capital    stock    by 

$100,000.     [1851,  ch.  72  ;  9  S.  L.  285,  §  3.] 

1851— (April  24).  Ch.  72;  9  S.  L.  285,  §  1.  Authority  to  change 
location,  and  powers  and  duties  as  to  new  one. 

§  2.  Time  for  location  and  construction  extended  one  year, 
with  a  condition  as  to  subscriptions  precedent  to  com- 
mencement of  construction. 

§  3.  Extends  time  for  purchase,  location  and  construction  by 
the  Fitchburg  R.  R.  Co.  one  year,  with  authority  in  the 
said  F.  R.  R.  Co.  to  locate  and  construct  the  same. 

See  Fitchburg  B.  B.  Co. 


HARVARD    BRANCH   RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1848— (April  17).     Ch.  107  ;  8  S.  L.  900.     Original  charter. 

§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 

§  2.  Location  from  Fitchburg  R.  R.  in  Somerville,  to  a  point 
near  the  common  in  Cambridge. 

§  3.  Capital  stock  not  to  exceed  $40,000  ;  may  hold  real  and 
personal  estate. 

§  4.  Location  to  be  within  one  year,  and  construction  within 
two  years.  [1849,  ch.  136  ;  9  S.  L.  61  ;  time  for  loca- 
tion extended  to  July  17,  1849,  and  for  construction  to 
July  17,  1850.] 


Framingham  Branch  Railroad  Company.  269 

§  5.  May  sell  franchise  to  Fitckburg  R.  R.  Co.,  which  is  author- 
ized to  increase  its  capital  stock  in  case  of  purchase,  by 
$40,000.  [1854,  ch.  334  ;  10  S.  L.  182.  1855,  ch.  94  ; 
10  S.  L.  311.] 

1849— (April  24) .     Ch.  136  ;  9  S.  L.  61.     Time  for  location  extended 
to  July  17,  1849,  and  for  construction  to  July  17,  1850. 

1854— (April  19).  Ch.  334  ;  10  S.  L.  182,  §  1.  May,  acting  in  con- 
currence with  trustees  under  a  mortgage,  discontinue 
and  sell  the  road  and  property.  [1855,  ch.  94 ;  10  S. 
L.  311.] 
§  2.  Power  of  trustees  to  sell,  and  appropriation  of  purchase- 
money. 
§  3.  Remedy  of  aggrieved  parties. 

1855— (March  26).  Ch.  94  ;  10  S.  L.  311,  §  1.  Purchasers  of  said 
railroad  authorized  to  form  a  corporation ;  said  railroad 
may  be  purchased  by  a  railroad  corporation  which  shall 
succeed  to  the  powers  of. 
§  2.  Right  to  unite  its  railroad  with,  and  to  use  the  Fitchburg 
R.  R.,  confirmed,  with  a  proviso  as  to  extra  trains  for 
said  H.  Br.  R.  R. 

See  Fitchburg  R.  B.  Co. 


FRAMING-HAM   BRANCH    RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1846— (April  16).     Ch.  269  ;  8  S.  L.  676.     Original  charter. 

§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 

§  2.  Capital  stock  not  to  exceed  $200,000  ;  may  hold  real  and 
personal  estate. 

§  3.  Location  from  Framingham  centre  to  the  Fitchburg  R.  R. 
in  Weston. 

§  4.  Organization  and  location  to  be  within  one  year,  and  con- 
struction within  two  years. 

[1848,  ch.    45 ;  8  S.  L.  871.    Time  for  construction  extended  to  April  16,  1850. 
1850,  ch.  123 ;  9  S.  L.  162.        "      "  "  »         "  April  16,  1852.] 

§  5.  May  enter  on  Fitchburg  R.  R.  in  Weston. 
§  6.  Reduction  of  tolls  by  the  legislature. 
§  7.  Subject  to  use  by  other  companies,  under  legislative  au- 
thority. 


270  Peterborough  and  Shirley  Railroad  Company. 

1848— (March  18).     Ch.  45  ;  8  S.  L.  871.     Time  for  construction  ex- 
tended to  April  16,  1850. 

(April  21).     Ch.  143  ;  8  S.  L.  914,  §  2.     Agricultural  Branch 
R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on. 

1850— (March  28).     Ch.  123;  9  S.  L.   162.     Time  for  construction 
extended  to  April  16, 1852. 


PETERBOROUGH   AKTD    SHIRLEY    RAILROAD    COMPAITSr. 

1845— (March  22).     Ch.  181  ;  8  S.  L.  481.     Original  charter. 
§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 

§  2.  Location  from  Fitchburg  R.  R.  in  Shirley,  to  state  line  of 
New  Hampshire,  at  Mason.  [1846,  ch.  138  ;  8  S.  L. 
599  ;  branch  from  Townsend  harbor  to  Fitchburg  R.  R.] 

§  3.  Capital  stock  not  to  exceed  $350,000  ;  may  hold  real  and 
personal  estate. 

§  4.  May  enter  on  Fitchburg  R.  R.  in  Shirlej7,  with  a  proviso. 

§  5.  Subject  to  use  by  other  companies,  under  legislative  au- 
,  thority. 

§  6.  Location  to  be  within  three  years  and  construction  to 
Townsend  west  village  within  five  years.  [1848,  ch. 
13  ;  8  S.  L.  842  ;  time  extended  two  3-ears.] 

§  7.  May  form  corporate  union  with  a  connecting  railroad  of 
New  Hampshire,  from  the  state  line  to  Peterborough. 
[1854,  ch.  210;  10  S.  L.  105.] 

§  8.  Residence  of  officers  for  service  of  process,  with  liability  to 
jurisdiction. 

§  9.  Separate  accounts  as  to  part  of  road  in  each  state,  to  be 
adjusted  by  commissioners. 
§  10.  Liabilities  of  the  company  and  stockholders  in  this  state. 
§  11.  Four  preceding  sections  to  take  effect  upon  similar  legis- 
lation in  New  Hampshire,  and  acceptance  by  both  cor- 
porations. 

1846— (March  20).     Ch.  138  ;  8  S.  L.  599.     May  construct  a  branch 
railroad  from  Townsend  harbor  to  Fitchburg  R.  R. 

1847— (April  7).     Ch.  163;  8  S.  L.  762,  §  1.     Stony  Brook  R.  R. 
Co.  may  enter  on  in  Groton. 

1848— (Feb.  14).     Ch.  13  ;  8  S.  L.  842,  §  1.     Time  for  location  and 
construction  extended  two  years. 


Lancaster  and  Sterling  Branch  Railroad  Company.     271 

1854— (March  31).    .Ch.  210;  10   S.  L.    105,  §    1.     Ma}'   purchase 

stock,  bonds  and  debts  of  New  Hampshire  corporation 

of  same  name,  not  exceeding  $75,000. 
§  2.  May  take  a  lease  of  said  New  Hampshire  railroad. 
§  3.  Act  not  to  take  effect  until  acceptance  by  the  corporation 

at  a  meeting  called  before  Jan.  1,  1855.     [1845,  ch. 

181 ;  8  S.  L.  481,  §  7.] 

I860— (Jan  30).     Ch.  4;  11   S.  L.  1,  §   1.     May  sell  franchise  and 
railroad  to  Fitchburg  R.  R.  Co. 
§  2.  Corporate  existence  continued  for  two  years  after  sale  for 
certain  purposes. 

See  Fitchburg  R.  R.  Co. 


LANCASTER    AND    STERLING    BRANCH    RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1846— (April  16).     Ch.  239  ;  8  S.  L.  652.     Original  charter. 

§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 

§  2.  Location  from  Fitchburg  R.  R.  in  Acton  to  Fitchburg  and 
Worcester  R.  R.  in  Sterling ;  or  from  F.  R.  R.  in  Con- 
cord to  said  terminus  in  Sterling.  [Commonwealth  v. 
Fitchburg  R.  R.  Co.,  8  Cushing  R.  240.] 

§  3.  Capital  stock  not  to  exceed  $600,000 ;  may  hold  real  and 
personal  estate* 

§  4.  May  enter  on  Fitchburg  R.  R.  in  Acton  or  Concord,  on 
certain  conditions. 

§  5.  Subject  to  use  by  other  companies,  under  legislative  au- 
thority. 

§  6.  Reduction  of  tolls  by  the  legislature. 

§  7.  Location  to  be  within  one  year,  and  construction  within 
three  years.  [1847,  ch.  260  ;  8  S.  L.  819,  §  1 ;  time 
for  location  extended  fifteen  months.  1849.  ch.  196  ;  9 
S.  L.  88 ;  time  for  location  and  construction  extended 
fifteen  months.] 

§  8.  May  form  corporate  union  with  the  Fitchburg  R.  R.  Co. 
[1847,  ch.  260,  §  2  ;  8  S.  L.  819.  Commonwealth  v. 
Fitchburg  R.  R.  Co.,  8  Cushing  R.  240.] 

1847— (April  24).     Ch.  260 ;  8  S.  L.  819,  §    1.     Time  for  location 
extended  fifteen  months. 
§  2.  Fitchburg  R.  R.  Co.  may  construct  said  railroad  in  sec- 
tions ;  and  act  not  to  be  void  except  for  portion  not  lo- 
cated and  constructed  within  proper  time. 


272  Marlborough  Branch  Railroad  Company. 

1849— (May  1).  Ch.  196  ;  9  S.  L.  88.  Limitation  as  to  location 
and  construction  in  1846,  ch.  239  ;  8  S.  L.  652,  extended 
fifteen  months. 

1852— (April  30).  Ch.  162  ;  9  S.  L.  500,  §  4.  Marlborough  Branch 
R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on. 

1869— (May  10).  Ch.  260 ;  12  S.  L.  736,  §  6.  Massachusetts  Cen- 
tral R.  R.  Co.  and  the  L.  &  S.  Br.  R.  R.  Co.  may  enter 
on  each  other. 

1870— (April  30).  Ch.  214  ;  12  S.  L.  976,  §  2.  Lancaster  R.  R.  Co. 
may  enter  on  the  L.  &  S.  branch  of  the  Fitchburg  R.  R. 
Co. 

(May  12).  Ch.  246  ;  12  S.  L.  995.  Fitchburg  R.  R.  Co.  may 
construct  a  branch  from  its  main  line  in  Concord  to  its 
L.  &  S.  branch. 

See  Fitchburg  R.  R.  Co. 


MARLBOROUGH   BRANCH   RATLRROAD    COMPANY. 

1852— (April  30).     Ch.  162  ;  9  S.  L.  500.     Original  charter. 

§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 

§  2.  Location  from  Lancaster  and  Sterling  branch  of  the  Fitch- 
burg R.  R.  in  Feltonville  in  Marlborough,  to  east  or 
west  parish  of  Marlborough. 

§  3.  Capital  stock  to  be  $80,000,  with  provision  as  to  issue  of 
shares. 

§  4.  May  enter  on  said  Lancaster  and  Sterling  branch  of  the 
Fitchburg  R.  R.,  and  contract  with  Fitchburg  R.  R.  Co. 
for  equipment  and  running. 

§  5.  Subject  to  use  by  other  companies,  under  legislative  au- 
thority. 

§  6.  Reduction  of  tolls  by  the  legislature. 

§  7.  Location  to  be  within  two  years,  and  construction  within 
three  years. 

§  8.  Conditions  precedent  to  the  commencement  of  construction. 

§  9.  Forfeiture  of  shares  on  neglect  to  pay  assessments. 

1855— (Feb.  16).  Ch.  19  ;  10  S.  L.  281,  §  1.  Mortgage  to  Brigham 
and  others,  trustees,  dated  Feb.  1,  1855,  confirmed; 
provision  as  to  recording  the  same. 


Groton  Branch  Railroad  Company.  273 

§  2.  Said  corporation  may  make  other  instruments  to  effectuate 
the  purposes  of  the  mortgage.  [1858,  ch.  163  ;  10  S.  L. 
831.] 

1858— (March  27).  Ch.  163  ;  10  S.  L.  831,  §  1.  Purchasers  of  the 
franchise  and  property  at  a  sale  under  said  mortgage 
may  form  a  corporation  in  manner  prescribed.  [1855, 
ch.  19  ;  10  S.  L.  281.] 

§  2.  Sale  not  to  affect  existing  contracts  in  relation  to  use  and 
running  of  the  road. 

§  3.  May  issue  bonds  for  paying  debts  secured  by  the  mortgage  ; 
the  property  to  be  held  as  security  for  the  bonds  so 
issued,  with  a  proviso. 

1862— (March  18).  Ch.  69  ;  11  S.  L.  282,  §  1.  May  (here  called 
Marlborough  and  Feltonville  Branch  R.  R.  Co.)  sell 
franchise  and  railroad  to  the  Fitchburg  R.  R.  Co.,  upon 
a  vote  of  the  stockholders  of  each  company. 

§  2.  Powers  and  duties  of  F.  R.  R.  Co.  as  to  said  railroad  after 
a  purchase. 

§  3.  Corporate  existence  continued  for  certain  purposes. 

See  Fitchburg  R.  R.  Co. 


GROTON   BRANCH   RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1844— (March  16).     Ch.  137  ;  8  S.  L.  382.     Original  charter. 

§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 

§  2.  Location  from  Fitchburg  R.  R.  in  Groton,  to  road  from 
Pepperell  to  Dunstable  in  said  Groton. 

§  3.  Capital   stock   not  to   exceed   $125,000 ;  may  hold   real 
estate. 

§  4.  Reduction  of  tolls  by  the  legislature. 

§  5.  Organization  and  location  to  be  within  three  years,  and 
completion  within  six  years. 

§  6.  May  enter  on  Fitchburg  R.  R.  in  Groton. 

§  7.  Subject  to  use  by  other  companies,  under  legislative  au- 
thority, upon  certain  conditions. 
35 


274  Stony  Brook  Railroad  Corporation. 


STONY    BKOOK    RATLBOAD    CORPORATION. 

1845— (March  26).     Ch.  251  ;  8  S.  L.  518.     Original  charter. 

§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 

§  2.  Location  from  Nashua  and  Lowell  R.  R.  in  North  Chelms- 
ford, to  Fitchburg  R.  R.  in  Groton.  [1847,  ch.  163  ;  8 
S.  L.  762 ;  change  within  original  limits,  and  a  branch 
in  Westford  authorized.] 

§  3.  May  enter  on  Nashua  and  Lowell  R.  R.,  in  Chelmsford, 
and  Chelmsford  and  Fitchburg  R.  R.  in  Groton,  with  a 
proviso. 

§  4.  Capital  stock  not  to  exceed  §200,000  [1848,  ch.  132  ;  8 
S.  L.  911 ;  increase  of  $100,000]  ;  may  hold  real  and 
personal  estate. 

§  5.  Reduction  of  tolls  by  the  legislature. 

§  6.  Organization  and  location  to  be  within  two  years,  and 
construction  within  four  years. 

§  7.  Subject  to  use  by  other  companies,  under  legislative  au- 
thority. 

1847— (April  7).     Ch.  163;  8  S.  L.  762,  §   1.     May  enter  on  the 
Worcester  and  Nashua  R.  R.,  and  the  Peterborough  and 
Shirley  R.  R.,  in  Groton. 
§  2.  May  alter  location  within  original  limits,  filing  the  same 

by  June  1,  1848. 
§  3.  May  construct  branch  in  Westford  to  granite  quarry,  with 
a  location  within  three  years.     [1853,  ch.  73  ;  9   S.  L. 
615  ;  time  to  begin  with  March  24,  1853.] 

1848— (April  20).  Ch.  132  ;  8  S.  L.  911.  May  increase  capital  stock 
by  $100,000. 

1853— (March  24).  Ch.  73  ;  9  S.  L.  615.  Revives  1847,  ch.  163, 
§  3  ;  8  S.  L.  762,  making  the  time  for  location  to  com- 
mence with  passage  of  the  act. 

(April  27).     Ch.   189;  9    S.   L.   664,   §   4.     Crossing  of,   in 
Groton,  by  railway  track  of  H.  Lyon  and  others. 

1854— (April  21).  Ch.  344  ;  10  S.  L.  192,  §  2.  Stone  Quarry  R.  R. 
Co.  may  enter  on,  in  Westford. 

1868— (May  4).  Ch.  181 ;  12  S.  L.  476.  May  alter  the  lease  of 
its  railroad  to  the  Nashua  and  Lowell  R.  R.  Cor.,  dated 
April  2,  1860,  upon  conditions. 


Wayland  and  Sudbury  Branch  Railroad  Company.     21b 

1868— (June  9).     Ch.  331 ;  12  S.  L.  571.     May  hold   annual   and 
other  meetings  in  Lowell. 

1869— (June  23).     Ch.  459  ;  12  S.  L.  844,  §  5.     Great  Northern  R. 
R.  Co.  may  purchase  or  lease. 


STONE    QUARRY    RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1854— (April  21).     Ch.  344  ;  10  S.  L.  192.     Original  charter. 
§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 
§  2.  Location  from  the  Barnard  Reed  Ledge  in  Westford  to 

Stony  Brook  R.  R.  in  said  town,  with  authority  to  enter 

on  said  S.  B.  R.  R. 
§  3.  Restricted  as  to  location,  and  use  of  steam  as  motive  power. 
§  4.  Capital  stock  to  be  $25,000. 
§  5.  Location  to  be  within  two  years,  and  construction  within 

tliree  years. 


WAYLAND    AND    SUDBURY    BRANCH    RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1868— (Feb.  21).     Ch.  26  ;  12  S.  L.  394.     Original  charter. 
§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 
§  2.  Location  from  Mill  village  in  Sudbury  or  the  centre  of  the 

town  to  Stony  Brook  station  on  Fitchburg  R.  R. 
§  3.  Passenger  and  freight  stations  to  be  maintained  in  certain 

localities. 
§  4.  May  enter  on,  and  convey  or  lease  its  road  to  Fitchburg 

R.  R.  Co. 
§  5.  Capital  stock  not  to  be  less  than  $100,000  nor  more  than 

$200,000. 
§  6.  Location  to  be  within  two  years,  and  construction  within 

three  years. 

1869— (May  10).  Ch.  260;  12  S.  L.  736,  $  3.  Said  corporation 
consolidated  with,  and  merged  in,  the  Massachusetts 
Central  R.  R.  Co. 

See  Massachusetts  Central  B.  R.  Co. 


276  Winchendon  Railroad  Company. 


WINCHENDON"    RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1845— (March  13).     Ch.  115  ;  8  S.  L.  450.     Original  charter. 

§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers ;  location  from  line  of  New 
Hampshire  in  Fitzwilliam  or  Rindge  to  Vermont  and 
Massachusetts  R.  R.  at  Winchendon  village  or  Water- 
ville  village  in  Winchendon,  or  Royalston,  Templeton 
or  Gardner,  with  right  to  enter  on  the  V.  &  M.  R.  R. 
under  certain  conditions,  and  to  extend  through  Win- 
chendon village  to  the  V.  &  M.  R.  R.  in  Ashburnham  if 
V.  &  M.  R.  R.  Co.  does  not  locate  and  construct  its 
road  from  the  Fitchburg  R.  R.  in  Fitchburg,  to  its  line 
in  Royalston  within  a  certain  time.  [1846,  ch.  258  ;  8 
S.  L.  668  ;  section  amended.] 

§  2.  Capital  stock  not  to  exceed  $400,000. 

§  3.  Location  to  be  within  four  years,  and  construction  within 
five  years  from  April  1,  1845. 

§  4.  Subject  to  use  by  other  companies,  under  legislative  au- 
thority. 

§  5.  Reduction  of  tolls  by  the  legislature. 

§  6.  May  form  a  corporate  union  with  the  Cheshire  R.  R.  Co. 
of  New  Hampshire,  under  the  name  of  the  C.  R.  R.  Co. 

§  7.  Residence  of  officers  for  service  of  process,  with  liability 
to  jurisdiction  ;  separate  accounts  as  to  part  of  road  in 
each  state,  to  be  adjusted  by  commissioners  ;  annual  re- 
port to  the  legislature. 

§  8.  United  corporation  as  to  parts  of  road  in  this  state  subject 
to  its  laws ;  §§  6,  7,  8  to  take  effect  upon  similar  leg- 
islation in  New  Hampshire  and  acceptance  by  the  cor- 
porations. 

1846— (April  16).  Ch.  258;  8  S.  L.  668,  §  1.  Amends  1845,  ch. 
115;  8  S.  L.  450,  so  as  to  allow  immediate  extension 
through  Winchendon  to  Vermont  and  Massachusetts 
R.  R.  in  Ashburnham. 
§  2.  May  construct  part  of  location  of  V.  &  M.  R.  R.  in  Ash- 
burnham, Gardner  and  Westminster  northerly  of  Whit- 
mansville  ;  the  V.  &  M.  R.  R.  Co.  electing  to  relinquish 
the  same,  and  the  W.  R.  R.  Co.  paying  expenses  of 
locating,  grading  and  obtaining  right  of  way. 

See  Cheshire  B.  B.  Co. 


Cheshire  Railroad  Company.  211 

CHESHIRE   RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1845— (March  13).  Ch.  115  ;  8  S.  L.  450,  §§  6,  7,  8.  Formed  by  a 
corporate  union  of  the  Winchendon  R.  R.  Cor.  and  the 
Cheshire  R.  R.  Cog.  of  New  Hampshire. 

[Location  and  capital  stock,  see  "Winchendon  R.  R.  Co. 
1849,  ch.  18 ;  9  S.  L.  8.    Corporate  union  with  the  Fitchburg  and  Worcester  R. 

R.  Co. 
1853,  ch.  367 ;  9  S.  L.  747.    Corporate  union  with  the  Fitchburg  R.  R.  Co.  and 

Rutland  and  Burlington  R.  R.  Co. 
1869,  ch.  318 ;  12  S.  L.  769.    Purchase  of  Monadnock  R.  R.] 

1849— (Feb.  14).  Ch.  18 ;  9  S.  L.  8,  §  2.  Fitchburg  and  Worcester 
R.  R.  Co.  may  form  corporate  union  with,  or  convey 
franchise  to. 

1851— (May  24).  Ch.  326  ;  9  S.  L.  408,  §§  2,  4.  Ware  River  R.  R. 
Co.  may  cross  and  enter  on,  in  or  near  Winchendon. 
[1867,  ch.  76  ;  12  S.  L.  202.] 

1853—  (April  23).     Ch.  185  ;  9  S.  L.  661,  §  3.     May  subscribe  to  the 
capital  stock  of  the  Agricultural  Branch  R.  R.  Co.,  or 
guarantee  its  bonds  to  a  limited  amount,  by  a  three- 
fourths  vote  of  stockholders  present  and  voting. 
§  4.  M^ay  take  lease  of  the  said  A.  Br.  R.  R. 

(May  24).     Ch.  367  ;  9  S.  L.  747,  §  1.     May  consolidate  with 
the  Fitchburg  R.  R.  Co.,  and  Rutland  and  Burlington  R. 
R.  Co. 
§  2.  Agreement  for   consolidation,   execution   and   terms   of; 

number  of  directors  ;  preferred  stock. 
§  3.  Agreement  to  be  sanctioned  by  a  vote  of  two-thirds  in 

amount  of  stockholders  present  and  voting. 
§  4.  Filing  of  duplicates  of  agreement. 
§§  4,  5.  Powers  of  new  corporation. 
§  6.  Rights  of  creditors  not  to  be  impaired. 
§  7.  Rights  of  dissenting  stockholders. 
§  8.  New  corporation  may  purchase  a  part  of  the  Vermont  and 

Massachusetts  R.  R. 
§  9.  Residence  of  officers  for  service  of  process. 
§  10.  Leases  between  said  corporations  authorized,  if  consolida- 
tion is  not  effected. 
§  11.  Subject  to  use  by  other  companies  on  conditions  named. 
§  12.  May  enter  on  other  roads. 

§  13.  Act  to  take  effect  on  similar  legislation  in  New  Hampshire 
and  Vermont. 


278  Cheshire  Railroad  Company. 

1859— (March  5).     Ch.  78 ;  10  S.  L.  867,  §  1.     May  issue  bonds  to 
the  amount  of  $850,000. 
§  2.  May  mortgage  railroad  and  property  to  secure  the  same. 
§  3.  Record  of  mortgage. 
§  4.  Act  subject  to  certain  laws  relating  to  railroad  bonds  and 

mortgages. 
§  5.  Act  to  take  effect  upon  acceptance  by  the  company. 

1867— (March  16).  Ch.  76  ;  12  S.  L.  202,  §§  2,  3.  Ware  River  R. 
R.  Co.  ma\T  cross  and  enter  on,  subject  to  use  by,  in 
Winchendon.     [1851,  ch.  326  ;  9  S.  L.  408.] 

1868— (May  9).  Ch.  189  ;  12  S.  L.  480.  May  subscribe  to  the  cap- 
ital stock  of  the  Mansfield  and  Framingham  R.  R.  Co., 
not  exceeding  $25,000  by  a  vote  of  two-thirds  of  its 
stockholders  present  and  voting. 

1869— (March  27).     Ch.  126  ;  12  S.  L.  650,  §  4.     Monadnock  R.  R. 
Co.  may  enter  on. 
§  6.  M.  R.  R.  Co.  may  lease  or  transfer  its  property  and  fran- 
chise to. 

(May  26).  Ch.  318  ;  12  S.  L.  769,  §  3.  Vermont  and  Massa- 
chusetts R.  R.  Co.  may  purchase  or  lease  from  the 
C.  R.  R.  Co.  the  right  to  use  separatel}"  or  in  common, 
certain  tracks  between  Ashburnham  junction  and  Win- 
chendon. 

§  4.  V.  &  M.  R.  R.  Co.  may  sell  or  lease  to  the  C.  R.  R.  Co.  the 
right  to  use  separately,  or  in  common,  its  tracks  between 
Ashburnham  junction  and  its  terminus  in  Fitchburg. 

1871— (May  5).     Ch.  251 ;  Acts  and  Res.  601,  §  3.     Ashburnham  R. 
R.  Co.  and  the  C.  R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on  each  other. 
§  4.  A.  R.  R.  Co.  may  lease  its  railroad  and  property  to. 

(May  27).  Ch.  395  ;  Acts  and  Res.  758,  §  2.  Boston,  Barre 
and  Gardner  R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on  and  use,  from  the 
junction  of  the  Vermont  and  Massachusetts  R.  R.  with 
the  C.  R.  R.  in  Ashburnham,  to  the  junction  of  the  C. 
R.  R.  with  the  Monadnock  R.  R.  in  Winchendon.  [1872. 
ch.  37  ;  Acts  and  Res.  34.] 

1872 — (Feb.  24).  Ch.  37;  Acts  and  Res.  34.  Boston,  Barre  and 
Gardner  R.  R.  Co.  and  the  Cheshire  R.  R.  Co.  may  enter 
on  each  other.     [1871,  ch.  395  ;  Acts  and  Res.  758.] 

See  Winchendon  B.  R.  Co. 


Greenfield  and  Fitchburg  Railroad  Company.  279 

GREENFIELD    AND    FITCHBURG    RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1848—  (May  8).     Ch.  268  ;  8  S.  L.  975.     Original  charter. 

§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 

§  2.  Location  from  Grout's  confer,  in  Montague,  on  Vermont 
and  Massachusetts  R.  R.  to  Greenfield  or  to  Troy  and 
Greenfield  R.  R.  in  G. 

§  3.  Capital  stock  not  to  exceed  $400,000  ;  may  hold  real 
and  personal  estate. 

§  4.  May  enter  on  Connecticut  River  R.  R.  in  Greenfield  and 
Deerfield,  and  the  V.  &  M.  R.  R.  in  Montague. 

§  5.  Location  to  be  before  close  of  1849,  and  construction 
within  eighteen  months  after  that  time.  [1849,  ch.  152  ; 
9  S.  L.  63  ;  time  for  construction  extended  to  Jan.  1, 
1851.] 

§  6.  Reduction  of  tolls  by  the  legislature. 

§  7.  Subject  to  use  by  other  companies,  under  legislative  au- 
thority. 

§  8.  May  transfer  franchise  to  V.  &  M.  R.  R.  Co.,  or  to  Green- 
field and  Troy  R.  R.  Co.,  and  form  corporate  union  with 
either  company. 

§§  9,  10.  Act  to  be  void  if  V.  &  M.  R.  R.  Co.  within  a  certain 
time  construct  a  road  from  Grout's  corner  to  Greenfield, 
or  make  a  contract  with  the  Connecticut  River  R.  R.  Co. 
for  a  right  of  transit  between  Deerfield  River  and  Green- 
field. 

§  11.  V.  &  M.  R.  R.  Co.  may  change  location  from  Grout's 
corner  to  Greenfield,  filing  the  same  before  July  1, 1848  ; 
time  for  completion  extended  to  Jan.  1.  1850. 

§  12.  V.  &  M.  R.  R.  Co.  may  increase  capital  stock  by 
$400,000. 

1849— (April  28).     Ch.  152 ;  9  S.  L.  63.     Time  for  construction  ex- 
tended to  Jan.  1  1851. 

See  Vermont  and  Massachusetts  R.  R.  Co. 


MONADNOCK    RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1869— (March  27).     Ch.  126  ;  12  S.  L.  650.     Original  cltarter-. 
§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 

§  2.  Location  from  the  state  line  of  New  Hampshire,  dividing- 
Rindge  and  Winchendon,  and  the  terminus  of  a  railroad' 
of  the  same  name  in  New  Hampshire  to  Cheshire  R.. 
R.  in  Winchendon. 


280  Monadnock  Railroad  Company. 

§  3.  Capital  stock  not  to  exceed  $50,000. 

§  4.  May  enter  on  Cheshire  R.  R. 

§  5.  Subject  to  use  by  other  companies,  under  legislative  au- 
thority. 

§  6.  May  lease  or  transfer,  for  a  limited  time,  or  perpetually, 
its  property  and  franchise  to  Cheshire  R.  R.  Co. 

§  7.  Location  to  be  within  three  years,  and  construction  within 
five  years. 

§  8.  May  form  corporate  union  with  a  New  Hampshire  railroad 
corporation  having  authority  to  build  a  railroad  from 
Peterborough  to  the  state  line. 

§  9.  Residence  of  officers  for  the  service  of  process,  with  lia- 
bility to  jurisdiction. 

§  10.  Separate  accounts  as  to  parts  of  consolidated  road  in 
each  state,  to  be  adjusted  by  commissioners. 

§  11.  Liability  of  company  and  stockholders  as  to  part  of  road 
in  this  state. 

§  12.  Four  preceding  sections  to  take  effect  on  similar  legisla- 
tion in  New  Hampshire  and  acceptance  by  the  two  cor- 
porations. 

1869— (May  15).     Ch.  284;  12  S.  L.  754.     Town  of   Winchendon 
authorized  to  subscribe  to  the  capital  stock  of  any  rail-  ■ 
road  corporation,  incorporated  during  the  present  ses- 
sion, whose  railroad  passes  through  or  has  its  terminus 
in  said  town. 

1870—  (March  15).  Ch.  73  ;  12  S.  L.  907,  §  2.  Ware  River  R.  R. 
Co.  may  enter  on,  in  Winchendon. 

1871— (May  27).  Ch.  395  ;  Acts  and  Res.  758,  §  2.  Boston,  Barre 
and  Gardner  R.  R.  Co.  may  use  the  Cheshire  R.  R.  and 
the  Ware  River  R.  R.  to  their  junction  with,  in  Win- 
chendon. 

1872— (Feb.  24).  Ch.  37  ;  Acts  and  Res.  34,  §§  1,  2.  Boston,  Barre 
and  Gardner  R.  R.  Co.  and  the  M.  R.  R.  Co.  may  enter 
on  each  other,  in  Winchendon. 

See  Cheshire  R.  R.  Co, 


Ashburnham  Railroad  Gompany.  281 

MONADNOCK    RAILROAD    COMPANY,    No.    2. 
(A   NEW   HAMPSHIRE    CORPORATION.) 

1851— (May  24).     Ch.  326  ;  9  S.  L.  408,  §  2.     Ware  River  R.  R.  shall 
be  constructed  to  form  a  connection  with. 

1869— (March  27).    Ch.  126  ;  12  S.  L.  650,  §  2.    Monadnock  R.  R.  of 
Massachusetts  shall  be  constructed  from  the  terminus  of. 


ASHBURNHAM    RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1871 — (May  5).     Ch.  251  ;  Acts  and  Res.  601.     Original  charter. 
§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 
§  2.  Location  from  Ashburnham  centre  to  the  junction  of  the 

Cheshire  R.  R.,  and  the  Vermont  and  Massachusetts  R. 

R.  in  said  town.     [1872,  ch.  104;  Acts  and  Res.  87 ; 

extension  to  the  state  line."] 
§  3.  May  enter  on  the  roads  of  said  corporations  with  a  recip- 
rocal right  in  them. 
§  4.  May  lease  its  road  to  either  of  said  corporations.     [1872, 

ch.  104  ;  Acts  and  Res.  87.] 
$  5.  Capital  stock  not  to  be  less  than  $100,000,  nor  more  than 

$300,000. 
§  6.  Location  to  be  within  two  years,  and  construction  within 

three  years. 

1872— (March  19).     Ch.  104  ;  Acts  and  Res.  87,  §  1.     May  extend 
its  road  from  Ashburnham  to  state  line  of  New  Hamp- 
shire in  New  Ipswich. 
S  2.  May  lease  its  road  to  any  connecting  company. 


VERMONT  AND  MASSACHUSETTS  RAILROAD  COMPANY. 

1844— (March  15).     Ch.  134  ;  8  S.  L.  372.     Original  charter. 

§  1 .  Grants  corporate  powers  ;  location  from  the  Fitchburg  R. 
R.  in  Fitchburg,  to  the  southern  boundary  of  Vermont 
at  Vernon  or  Guilford,  or  at  Winchester  in  New  Hamp- 
shire, by  different  routes  dividing  at  Athol. 

[1845,  ch.  97 ;  8  S.  L.  438.    Between  Fitchburg  and  Athol,  or  from  Fitchburg  R. 

R.  to  Baldwinsville. 
1846,  ch.  258 ;  8  S.  L.  668.    Release  of  part  of  location  to  Winchendon  R.  R.  Co. 
1846,  ch.  262 ;  8  S.  L.  672.    Changes  of  location,  and  branch  roads  authorized. 
1848,  ch.  268 ;  8  S.  L.  975.    Corporate  union  with  Greenfield  and  Fitchburg  R. 
R.  Co.,  and  construction  from  Grout's  corner  to  Greenfield. 
36 


282         Vermont  and  Massachusetts  Railroad  Company. 

1849,  eh.  18 ;  9  S.  L.  8.    Purchase  of  Fitchburg  and  Worcester  R.  R. 

1851,  ch.  310;  9  S.  L.  401.    Corporate  union  with  Brattleboro'  and  Fitchburg 

R.  R.  Co. 

1852,  ch.  202;    9  S.  L.  518.  Location  in  Fitchburg  widened. 

1853,  ch.  134;    9  S.  L.  639.  In  Worcester  and  Franklin  counties  confirmed. 
1853,  ch.  367 ;    9  S.  L.  747.  Sale  of  road  between  Fitchburg  and  Ashburnham. 
1866,  ch.    41 ;  12  S.  L.    16.  Transfer  of  Turner's  Falls  Branch  R.  R.  to. 
1869,  ch.  238;  12  S.  L.  708.  "        "        "  "  "         «      " 

1869,  ch.    68 ;  12  S.  L.  627.    In  Fitchburg,  for  depot  and  tracks. 
1869,  ch.  174 ;  12  S.  L.  676.    Lease  of  Athol  and  Enfield  R.  R. 

1869,  ch.  318 ;  12  S.  L.  769.    In  Ashburnham,  Gardner,  Templeton,   Winchen- 

don  and  Royalston. 

1870,  ch.  271 ;  12  S.  L.  1003.    From  Turner's  Falls  Branch  to  Grout's  corner. 

1871,  ch.  251 ;  Acts  and  Res.  69.    Lease  of  Ashburnham  R.  R. 

1872,  ch.    60 ;  Acts  and  Res.  47.    Changes  in  said  last  location  authorized,  and 

in  Montague  and  Deerfield.] 

§  2.  Capital  stock  not  to  exceed  $2,500,000  [Wright  v.  Ver- 
mont and  Massachusetts  R.  R.  Co..  12  Cushing  R.  68]  : 
voting  upon,  and  transfer  of  shares  ;  may  hold  real  and 
personal  estate. 

[Addition*  to  capital  stock. 

1848,  ch.  268 ;    8  S.  L.    975.    S400.000. 

1851,  ch.  310 ;  9  S.  L.  401.  §600,000  on  union  with  the  Brattleboro'  and  Fitch- 
burg R.  R.  Co. 

1853,  ch.      1;    9  S.  L.    567.    81,200,000  preferred  stock. 

1870,  ch.  271 ;  12  S.  L.  1003.  8300,000  for  a  railroad  from  Turner's  Falls  Branch 
R.  R.  to  Grout's  corner. 

1872,  ch.  60;  Acts  and  Res.  47.    81,500,000,  with  a  restriction.] 

§  3.  Location  to  be  before  April  1.  1844  ;  construction  to  Bald- 
winsville  within  three  years,  and  the  remainder  within 
five  years.     [1845,  ch.  97  ;  8  S.  L.  438.] 

[Time  extended. 

1845,  ch.    97 ;  8  S.  L.  438.    Three  years  for  any   section    between  Athol  and 

Fitchburg. 

1846,  ch.  164;  8  S.  L.  619.    For  location  under  1844,  ch.  134,  $  3;  8  S.  L.  372; 

in  30  days  after  session  of  legislature. 
1846,  ch.  262 ;  8  S.  L.  672.    For  location  one  year  after  session  of  legislature, 

with  further  time  for  completion. 
1848,  ch.  268 ;  8  S.  L.  975.    For  location  between  Grout's  corner  and  Greenfield, 

to  July  1,  1848,  and  for  completion  to  Jan.  1,  1850.     (1849,  ch.  152;  9 

S.  L.  63.)  ] 

§  4.  Subject  to  use  by  other  companies,  under  legislative  au- 
thority, on  conditions. 

§  5.  Reduction  of  tolls  by  the  legislature. 

§  6.  May  form  a  corporate  union  with  the  Brattleborough  and 
Fitchburg  R.  R.  Co.  of  Vermont,  or  other  companies 
extending  from  Fitchburg  to  Brattleborough,  or  may 
purchase  the  capital  stock  thereof. 

§  7.  Residence  of  officers  for  service  of  process,  with  liability 
to  jurisdiction. 


Vermont  and  Massachusetts  Railroad  Qompany.        283 

§  8.  Separate  accounts  as  to  part  of  road  in  each  state,  to  be 

adjusted  by  commissioners. 
§  9.  Liabilities  of  company  and  stockholders  as  to  part  of  road 
in  this  state. 
§  10.  Four  preceding  sections  to  take  effect  on  similar  legislation 

in  Vermont,  and  acceptance  by  the  two  corporations. 
§  11.  May  enter  on  Fitchburg  R.  R.,  in  Fitchburg,  on  certain 
conditions. 

1845— (Feb.  1).  Ch.  29  ;  8  S.  L.  413,  §  5.  Hampshire  and  Franklin 
R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  oh,  in  Montague  or  Erving,  with 
conditions. 

(Feb.  28).  Ch.  97  ;  8  S.  L.  438,  §  1.  Repeals  in  part  1844, 
ch.  134,  §  3  ;  8  S.  L.  372,  with  a  proviso,  making  the 
construction  of  road  of  like  extent  between  Fitchburg 
and  Athol,  within  three  years,  equivalent  to  a  construc- 
tion from  the  terminus  of  the  Fitchburg  R.  R.  to  Bald- 
winsville. 

§  2.  Act  to  take  effect  upon  acceptance  by. the  corporation. 

(March  13).  Ch.  115  ;  8  S.  L.  450,  §  1.  Winchendon  R.  R. 
Co.  may  enter  on,  and  may  extend  its  road  if  the  V.  & 
M.  R.  R.  Co.  does  not  within  a  certain  time  complete  a 
certain  line. 

(March  25).  Ch.  218  ;  8  S.  L.  499,  §§  1,  3.  Fitchburg  R.  R. 
Co.  may  subscribe  to  the  capital  stock  of,  not  exceeding 
$400,000,  with  restriction  as  to  voting  on  the  shares. 

§  5.  Act  to  take  effect  upon  acceptance  by  the  F.  R.  R.  Co. 

1846— (March  20).  Ch.  133  ;  8  S.  L.  597,  §  8.  Proprietors  of  North- 
field  bridge  may  connect  the  same  with  .a  bridge  of,  over 
the  Connecticut  River  in  Northfield.  [1848,  ch.  122  ;  8 
S.  L.  906.] 

(March  27).  Ch.  164  ;  8  S.  L.  619.  Time  for  location  speci- 
fied in  1844,  ch.  134,  §  3  ;  8  S.  L.  372,  extended  thirty 
days  after  session  of  legislature. 

(April  16).  Ch.  247  ;  8  S.  L.  656,  §  4.  Fitchburg  and  Wor- 
cester R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on,  in  Fitchburg. 

(April  16).  Ch.  258  ;  8  S.  L.  668,  §  2.  Release  of  part  of 
location  in  Ashburnham,  Gardner  and  Westminster  to 
the  Winchendon  R.  R.  Co. 


284         Vermont  and  Massachusetts  Railroad  Company. 

1846— (April  16).  Ch.  262;  8  S.  L.  672,  §  1.  Location  may  be 
filed  within  one.  year  after  end  of  present  session  of  leg- 
islature ;  time  for  completion  of  sections  westerly  of 
junction  with  the  Winchendon  R.  R.  extended  so  as  to 
be  the  same  as  for  the  part  west  of  Baldwinsville ;  for- 
feitures remitted. 

§  2.  Election  as  to  location  from  Montague  through  Northfield 
to  Greenfield,  or  from  Montague  through  Greenfield  and 
Bernardston,  to  be  made  within  six  months  after  the 
end  of  the  session  of  the  legislature,  with  restrictions. 

§  3.  Change  of  route  between  the  junction  with  the  Winchen- 
don R.  R.  and  South  Royalston,  authorized. 

§  4.  Rights  and  liabilities  as  to  new  location. 

§  5.  Branch  roads  from  a  point  between  Grout's  tavern  in  Mon- 
tague, and  the  Vermont  line  to  Northfield,  or  the  Con- 
necticut River  R.  R.  in  Deerfield  or  Greenfield. 

§  6.  May  connect  with  the  Connecticut  River  R.  R.  by  a  branch 
road  from  Montague  to  South  Deerfield  ;  such  connection 
to  defeat  the  right  to  build  the  branch  from  Grout's  tav- 
ern to  the  Connecticut  River  R.  R. 

(April  16).  Ch.  265  ;  8  S.  L.  674,  §  2.  Connecticut  River  R. 
R.  Co.  may  connect  with,  and  enter  on. 

§  4.  Act  authorizing  the  Connecticut  River  R.  R.  Co.  to  extend 
from  Greenfield  to  Bernardston  or  Northfield  to  be  void 
if  the  V.  &  M.  R.  R.  Co.  take  possession  thereof. 

1847— (April  26).  Ch.  276  ;  8  S.  L.  834,  §  5.  Barre  and  Worcester 
R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on,  in  Gardner. 

1848— (April  18).  Ch.  122;  8  S.  L.  906,  §  2.  May  receive  assign- 
ment and  transfer  of  the  franchise  of  the  Northfield 
bridge.     [1846,  ch.  133  ;  8  S.  L.  597.] 

(May  8).  Ch.  268  ;  8  S.  L.  975,  §  4.  Greenfield  and  Fitch- 
burg  R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on,  in  Montague. 

§  8.  G.  &  F.  R.  R.  Co.  may  transfer  franchise  to,  or  form  cor- 
porate union  with. 

§  9.  Act  incorporating  the  G.  &  F.  R.  R.  Co.  to  be  void  if  the 
Vermont  and  Massachusetts  R.  R.  Co.  shall  by  Sept.  1, 
1848,  commence  the  construction  of  a  railroad  from 
Grout's  corner  in  Montague  to  Greenfield,  and  complete 
the  same  by  Jan.  1,  1850.  [1849,  ch.  152  ;  9  S.  L.  63  ; 
time  for  constructing  the  Greenfield  and  Fitchburg  R. 
R.  extended  to  Jan.  1,  1851.] 


Vermont  and  Massachusetts  Railroad  Company.        285 

§  10.  May  contract  with  the  Connecticut  River  R.  R.  Co.  for  a 
perpetual  right  of  transit  between  Deerfield  River  and 
Greenfield,  which,  if  made  before  Sept.  1,  1848,  to  be 
taken  as  equivalent  to  a  construction  from  Grout's  corner 
to  Greenfield. 

§  11.  May  before  July  1,  1848,  change  location  from  Grout's 
corner  to  Greenfield ;  time  for  completion  extended  to 
Jan.  1,  1850,  with  a  proviso. 

§  12.  May  increase  capital  stock  by  $400,000. 

1848— (May  10).     Ch.  307 ;  8  S..L.  1002,  §  3.     Troy  and  Greenfield 
R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on,  in  Greenfield. 

1849— (Feb.  14).     Ch.  18  ;  9  S.  L.  8,  §  2.     Fitchburg  and  Worcester 
R.  R.  Co.  may  sell  its  railroad  and  franchise  to. 

(April  28).  Ch.  152;  9  S.  L.  63.  Time  for  constructing  the 
Greenfield  and  Fitchburg  R.  R.  extended  to  Jan.  1,  1851. 

1850— (April  25).  Ch.  233  ;  9  S.  L.  220.  Mortgage  of  railroad  and 
property  to  Davis  and  others,  dated  June  29,  1849,  con-, 
firmed. 

(April  26).  Ch.  238  ;  9  S.  L.  222,  §  2.  Connecticut  River  R. 
R.  Co.  may  cross  at  grade,  in  Northfield,  upon  certain 
terms. 

1851— (March  31).     Ch.  34  ;  9  S.  L.  272.     Fitchburg  and  Worcester 
R.  R.  Co.  may  connect  a  track  with,  in  Fitchburg. 

(April  24).  Ch.  63;  9  S.  L.  283,  §  2.  Boston,  Barre  and 
Gardner  R.  R.  Co.  may  construct  its  road  to,  in  Gard- 
ner. [1853,  ch.  336  ;  9  S.  L.  728.  1870,  ch.  69  ;  12 
S.  L.  905.     1871,  ch.  395  ;  Acts  and  Res.  758.] 

(May  24).  Ch.  277;  9  S.  L.  378,  §§  2,  4.  Amherst  and 
Belchertown  R.  R.  Co.  may  intersect  with  and  enter  on, 
in  Montague. 

(May  24).  Ch.  310  ;  9  S.  L.  401,  §  1.  Consolidation  of  said 
corporation  with  the  Brattleborough  and  Fitchburg  R. 
R.  Co.  of  Vermont. 

§  2.  United  corporation  may  increase  capital  stock  by  $600,000. 

(May  24).  Ch.  314  ;  9  S.  L.  403,  §  4.  Swift  River  R.  R.  Co. 
may  enter  on,  in  Orange  or  Athol. 


286         Vermont  and  Massachusetts  Railroad  Company. 

1851— (May  24).  Ch.  326  ;  9  S.  L.  408,  §§  2,  4.  Ware  River  R.  R. 
Co.  may  cross  and  enter  on,  near  Baldwinsville.  [1867, 
ch.  76  ;  12  S.  L.  202.] 

1852— (May  7).     Ch.  202  ;  9  S.  L.  518,  §  1.     May  widen  location  in 
Fitchburg  between  its  depot  and  that  of  the  Fitchburg 
R.  R.,  to  extent  defined. 
§  2.  Liability  as  to  railroad  crossings  not  to  be  diminished. 

1853— (Feb.  8).  Ch.  1  ;  9  S.  L.  567,  §  1.  May  issue  $1,200,000  of 
preferred  stock. 

§  2.  Additional  preferred  stock  not  to  be  issued,  or  any  alien- 
ation or  mortgage  impairing  the  interest  of  the  holders 
of  the  preferred  stock,  to  be  made. 

§  3.  Dividends  on  preferred  and  other  stock. 

§  4.  Penalty  on  officers  for  violation  of  act. 

§  5.  Exchange  of  preferred  for  common  stock. 

§  6.  Rights  of  holders  of  common  stock  to  take  preferred  stock. 

§  7.  Act  to  take  effect  upon  acceptance  by  a  certain  vote. 

(April  8).  Ch.  134  ;  9  S.  L.  639,  §  1.  Location,  as  laid  out 
and  constructed  in  Worcester  and  Franklin  counties, 
confirmed. 

§  2.  May  file  new  locations  in  said  counties  within  one  year. 

(April  23).  Ch.  185  ;  9  S.  L.  661,  §§  3,  4.  May  subscribe  to 
the  stock  of  the  Agricultural  Branch  R.  R.  Co.  or  guar- 
antee its  bonds  to  the  amount  of  $200,000  or  take  a  lease 
thereof  or  guarantee  payment  of  dividends. 

(May  12).  Ch.  336  ;  9  S.  L.  728,  §  4.  Boston,  Barre  and 
Gardner  R.  R.  Co.  may  lease  its  road  to. 

(May  24).  Ch.  367;  9  S.  L.  747,  §  8.  Consolidated  com- 
pany composed  of  either  the  Fitchburg,  Cheshire,  and 
Rutland  and  Burlington  R.  R.  companies,  or  the  Fitch- 
burg and  Cheshire,  or  the  Cheshire  and  Rutland  and 
Burlington  R.  R.  companies,  may  purchase  or  hire  the 
part  of  the  V.  &  M.  R.  R.  between,  the  Fitchburg  R.  R. 
in  Fitchburg,  and  the  Cheshire  R.  R.  in  Ashburnham. 

1856— (March  21).     Ch.  58  ;  10  S.  L.  507,  §  1.     May  mortgage  rail- 
road and  property  to  secure  bonds  to  the  amount  of 
$1,100,000.     [1856,  ch.  229  ;  10  S.  L.  573.] 
§  2.  Place  of  record  of  mortgage. 


Vermont  and  Massachusetts  Railroad  Company .        287 

1856— (May  31).  Ch.  229  ;  10  S.  L.  573.  Further  powers  given  as 
to  mortgage,  authorized  by  1856,  ch.  58  ;  10  S.  L.  507. 

I860— (April  4).  Ch.  202  ;  11  S.  L.  103,  §  1.  Maximum  resistance 
on,  not  to  be  exceeded  on  Troy  and  Greenfield  R.  R. 

1862— (April  28).  Ch.  156  ;  11  S.  L.  304,  §  4.  Part  of  Troy  and 
Greenfield  R.  R.  may  be  leased  to. 

1863— (April  29).  Ch.  214 ;  11  S.  L.  439,  §  6.  Confirms  contract 
made  by  the  V.  &  M.  R.  R.  Co.  on  Feb.  20,  1863,  by 
the  Troy  and  Boston  R.  R.  Co.  on  Feb.  18,  1863,  and 
by  the  Fitchburg  R.  R.  Co.  on  Feb.  23,  1863. 

1864— (Feb.  8).  Ch.  10  ;  11  S.  L.  471,  §  1.  Amherst,  Belchertown 
and  Palmer  R.  R.  Co.  may  intersect  with. 

1866— (Feb.  19).    Ch.  41  ;  12  S.  L.  16,  §§  2,  4.     Turner's  Falls  Branch 
R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on. 
§  5.  T.  F.  Br.  R.  R.  Co.  may  lease  or  transfer  its  property  and 
franchise  to.     [1869,-  ch.   238;  12  S.  L.  708;  transfer 
confirmed.] 

1867— (March  16).  Ch  76;  12  S.  L.  202,  §  3.  Ware  River  R.  R. 
Co.  and  the  V.  &  M.  R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on  each  other. 
[1851,  ch.  326;  9  S.  L.  408.] 

(May  31).  Ch.  297  ;  12  S.  L.  327,  §§1,2.  Connecticut  River 
R.  R.  Co.,  and  the  V.  &  M.  R.  R.  Co.  may,  within  four 
months,  contract  for  a  permanent  lease  of,  or  right  of 
wajr  in  common,  over  that  part  of  V.  &  M.  R.  R.  lying 
in  Vermont ;  use  of  funds  derived  from  a  subscription 
or  guaranty  made  by  the  C.  R.  R.  R.  Co.  to  a  connecting 
line  in  Vermont  and  New  Hampshire. 

1868— (May  9).  Ch.  189  ;  12  S.  L.  480.  May  subscribe  $25,000  to 
the  capital  stock  of  the  Mansfield  and  Framingham  R. 
R.  Co.  upon  a  corporate  vote. 

1869— (March  10).  Ch.  68  ;  12  S.  L.  627.  May  take  certain  land  in 
Fitchburg  for  depot  and  tracks,  not  to  be  exempt  from 
taxation. 

§  2.  Rights  and  liabilities  as  to  said  land. 

§  3.  Damages  by  the  taking  thereof. 


288         Vermont  and  Massachusetts  Railroad  Company. 

1869— (March  27).  Ch.  127;  12  S.  L.  652,  §  1.  Fitchburg  and 
Worcester  R.  R.  Co.  may  connect  with,  in  Fitchburg,  and 
use  certain  tracks  therefor. 

(April  17).  Ch.  174;  12  S.  L.  676,  §  3.  Athol  and  Enfield 
R.  R.  Co.,  and  the  V.  &  M.  R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on  each 
other. 

§  7.  A.  &  E.  R.  R.  Co.  may  lease  its  road  to. 

(May  6).  Ch.  238;  12  S.  L.  708,  §  1.  May  issue  bonds  to 
the  amount  of  $200,000,  convertible  into  capital  stock. 

§  2.  Bonds  not  convertible  may  be  issued. 

§  3.  Transfer  of  the  Turner's  Falls  R.  R.  to,  under  authority  of 
1866,  ch.  41 ;  12  S.  L.  16,  confirmed,  with  power  to 
borrow  money  for  the  purchase. 

(May  26).  Ch.  318;  12  S.  L.  769,  §  1.  May  construct 
tracks  from  its  line  between  Westminster  depot  and 
Forbush's  crossing  to  its  line  north  of  South  Ashburn- 
ham  depot  in  Gardner,  Templeton  or  Winchendon. 

§  2.  May  extend  from  Ashburnham  junction  to  its  line  in  Gard- 
ner, Templeton  or  Winchendon. 

§  3.  May  purchase  or  lease  from  the  Cheshire  R.  R.  Co.  the 
right  to  use  in  common,  tracks  from  Ashburnham  junc- 
tion to  the  line  of  its  road  in  Winchendon,  or  contract 
for  joint  or  separate  use. 

§  4.  May  sell  or  lease  to  the  Cheshire  R.  R.  Co.,  the  right  to  use 
in  common  its  tracks  between  said  junction  and  its  ter- 
minus in  Fitchburg,  or  contract  for  joint  or  separate  use. 

§  5.  May,  if  purchasing  or  leasing  under  section  3,  locate  a 
branch  from  Roj'alston  or  Winchendon,  to  Cheshire  R. 
R.  in  said  towns. 

§  6.  New  location  not  to  impair  the  former  one. 

§  7.  Rights  and  liabilities  as  to  new  location. 

§  8.  Land  damages. 

§  9.  Location  under  this  act  to  be  within  two  j'ears,  and  con- 
struction within  five  yeai's.  [1872,  ch.  60;  Acts  and 
Res.  47 ;  time  for  location  extended  three  years,  and 
for  construction  five  years.] 

1870— (March  11).  Ch.  69  ;  12  S.  L.  905,  §  1.  Boston,  Barre  and 
Gardner  R.  R.  Co.  may  construct  its  road  to,  in  Gard- 
ner.    [1871,  cb.  395  ;  Acts  and  Res.  758.] 


Vermont  and  Massachusetts  Railroad  Company*        289 

1870— (May  16).  Ch.  252 ;  12  S.  L.  997,  §  1.  Allowance  by  the 
Commonwealth  to,  and  also  to  the  Fitchburg  R.  R.  Co. 
for  rebuilding  the  bridge  near  the  westerly  depot  of  the 
Troy  and  Greenfield  R.  R.,  across  Deerfield  River,  and 
abatement  of  rent.  [1871,  ch. 153;  Acts  and  Res.  528.] 
§  4.  Said  railroad  companies  and  the  Troy  and  Boston  R.  R. 
Co.  may  make  contracts  for  transit  of  passengers  and 
freight  between  Boston  and  Troy,  with  a  proviso  as  to 
the  regulation  of  tolls  and  freight  by  the  Commonwealth. 

(May  20).  Ch.  271  ;  12  S.  L.  1003,  §  1.  May  build  a  rail- 
road from  its  Turner's  Falls  branch  easterly  of  the  Con- 
necticut River  bridge,  in  Montague,  to  Grout's  corner, 
and  increase  capital  stock  therefor  by  $300,000.  [1872, 
ch.  60,  §  3  ;  Acts  and  Res.  47 ;  change  of  location  au- 
thorized.] 

§  2.  Powers  and  liabilities  as  to  said  railroad. 

§  3.  Location  to  be  within  four  years,  and  construction  within 
six  years. 

1871— (March  8).  Ch.  90 ;  Acts  and  Res.  489.  May  lease  part  of 
road  between  Grout's  corner  and  Brattleborough,  to  the 
Rutland  R.  R.  Co.  for  fifteen  years  from  Dec.  1,  1870, 
with  a  proviso  as  to  facilities  to  the  public. 

(March  31).  Ch.  153;  Acts  and  Res.  528.  Allowance  of 
$42,160.21  by  the  Commonwealth  to,  for  repairs  under 
1870,  ch.  252  ;  12  S.  L.  997. 

§  2.  Three  months'  rent  abated  by  the  Commonwealth. 

(May  5).  Ch.  251;  Acts  and  Res.  601,  §  3.  Ashburnham 
R.  R.  Co.  and  the  V.  &  M.  R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on  the 
roads  of  each  other. 

§  4.  A.  R.  R.  Co.  may  lease  its  road  to. 

(May  27).  Ch.  395  ;  Acts  and  Res.  758,  §  2.  Boston,  Barre 
and  Gardner  R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on  and  use,  between 
points  defined. 

1872— (Feb.  28).     Ch.  60  ;  Acts  and  Res.  47,  §  1.     Time  for  location 
under  1869,  ch.  318  ;  12  S.  L.  769,  extended  three  years, 
and  for  construction  five  years. 
§  2.  May  issue  $1,500,000  of  bonds  convertible  into  stock  at 
holder's  option,  or  without  such  right  of  conversion. 
37 


290  Rutland  and  Burlington  Railroad  Company. 

§  3.  May  change  location  of  railroad  between  Turner's  Falls 
and  Grout's  corner,  authorized  by  1870,  ch.  271  ;  12 
S.  L.  1003  ;  also  in  Montague  and  Deerfield. 

§  4.  May  increase  its  capital  stock  by  $1,500,000,  but  whole 
amount  of  stock  and  bonds  issued  under  the  act  not  to 
exceed  $1,500,000. 

1872— (March  20).     Ch.  122  ;  Acts  and  Res.  96.     Connecticut  River 
R.  R.  Co.  may  contract  with,  for  lease  of  its  road  in 
«.  Vermont,  or  a  right  of  way  in  common. 

See  Brattleborough  and  Fitchburg  R.  R.  Co. 
Turner's  Falls  Branch  R.  R.  Co. 


BRATTLEBOROUGH    AND    FITCHBURG    RAILROAD    COMPANY. 
(A   VERMONT    CORPORATION.) 

1851— (May  24).     Ch.  310;  9  S.  L.  401,  §  1.     Corporate  union  of 
the  Vermont  and  Massachusetts  R.  R.  Co.  with. 

See  Vermont  and  Massachusetts  R.  R.  Co. 


RUTLAND    RAILROAD    COMPANY. 
(A   VERMONT   CORPORATION.) 

1871— (March  8).  Ch.  90  ;  Acts  and  Res.  489.  Vermont  and  Mas- 
sachusetts R.  R.  Co.  may  lease  the  part  of  its  railroad 
between  Grout's  corner  and  Brattleborough  to,  under 
certain  conditions. 

See  Vermont  and  Massachusetts  R.  R.  Co. 


RUTLAND    AND   BURLINGTON   RAILROAD    COMPANY. 
(A  VERMONT   CORPORATION.) 

1853— (May  24) .  Ch.  367  ;  9  S.  L.  747,  §  1.  Fitchburg  R.  R.  Co.  and 
Cheshire  R.  R.  Co.,  or  either  of  them,  ma\-  form  corpo- 
rate union  with,  with  provisions  for  effecting  such  union. 

See  Fitchburg  R.  R.  Co. 
Cheshire  R.  R.  Co. 


Turner's  Falls  Branch  Railroad  Company.  291 

TURNER'S   FALLS    BRANCH   RAILROAD    COMPACTS". 

1866— (Feb.  19).     Ch.  41 ;  12  S.  L.  16.     Original  charter. 

§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 

§  2.  Location  from  a  point  in  Montague  near  dam  at  Turner's 
Falls  on  Connecticut  River,  to  a  point  in  Montague  or 
Deerfield,  to  unite  with  the  New  London  Northern  R.  R., 
the  Vermont  and  Massachusetts  R.  R.  or  the  Connecticut 
River  R.  R.,  or  with  all  said  roads. 

§  3.  Capital  stock  not  to  be  less  than  $100,000,  nor  to  exceed 
$250,000  ;  may  hold  real  and  personal  estate. 

§  4.  May  enter  on  railroads  named  in  §  2. 

§  5.  May  lease  or  transfer  franchise  to  either  of  said  compa- 
nies. [1869,  ch.  238 ;  12  S.  L.  708  ;  transfer  to  Ver- 
mont and  Massachusetts  R.  R.  Co.  confirmed.] 

§  6.  Location  to  be  within  two  years,  and  construction  within 
four  years.  [1868,  ch.  33  ;  12  S.  L.  398  ;  time  extended 
two  years.]  • 

1868— (Feb.  25).  Ch.  33  ;  12  S.  L.  398.  Time  for  location  and  con- 
struction extended  two  years. 

1869— (May  6).  Ch.  238 ;  12  S.  L.  708,  §  3.  Transfer  of  property 
and  franchise  to  Vermont  and  Massachusetts  R.  R.  Co., 
under  1866,  ch.  41,  §  5  ;  12  S.  L.  16,  ratified  with  same 
powers,  and  with  authority  to  borrow  money  for  the 
purchase. 

1870— (May  20).  Ch.  271 ;  12  S.  L.  1003.  Vermont  and  Massa- 
chusetts R.  R.  Co.  authorized  to  construct  a  railroad 
from  said  branch  to  Grout's  corner. 

See  Vermont  and  Massachusetts  R.  R.  Co. 


TROY   AND    GREENFIELD    RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1848— (May  10).     Ch.  307;  8  S.  L.   1002,  §   1.     Grants  corporate 
powers. 
§  2.  Location  from  Vermont  and  Massachusetts  R.  R.  in  Green- 
field, to  line  of  New  York  or  Vermont,  to  connect  with 
railroad  from  Troy  on  the  Hudson  River. 

[Location  changed,  enlarged  or  extended. 

1848,  ch.  268 ;  8  S.  L.  975.    Corporate  union  with  the  Greenfield  and  Fitchbnrg 

R.  R.  Co. 

1849,  ch.  108;    9  S.  L.    50.    Location  in  Ashfield  and  Plainfield. 

1852,  ch.  297 ;    9  S.  L.  549.    Corporate  union  with  Southern  Vermont  R.  R.  Co. 


292  Troy  and  Greenfield  Railroad  Company. 


I860,  ch.  202 
1854,  ch.  226 
1856,  ch.  237 
1860,  ch.  202 

1862,  ch.  156 

1863,  ch.  214 

1868,  ch.  350 

1869,  ch.  335 
1871,  ch.  355- 
1873,  ch.  346 


11  S.  L.  103,  §  8.    Purchase  of  Southern  Vermont  R.  R.  Co. 
10  S.  L.  112.    Change  of  location  authorized. ' 

10  S.  L.  576.    Changes  through  the  route  between  termini. 

11  S.  L.  103.    Location  of  entire  road  to  be  filed. 
11  S.  L.  304,  §  7.    Changes  in  Hoosac  Tunnel. 

11  S.  L.  439.  "        "     '  "  " 

12  S.  L.  577.  "        "        "  " 

12  S.  L.  777.    Land  at  Shelburne  Falls  may  be  conveyed. 
Acts  and  Res.  701.    Between  tunnel  and  North  Adams. 
Acts  and  Res.  869.    Change  of  location  authorized.] 


§  3.  May  enter  on  Vermont  and  Massachusetts  R.  R.  and"  Con- 
necticut River  R.  R.  in  Greenfield. 

§  4.  Capital  stock  not  to  exceed  $3,500,000  [1860,  ch.  202 ; 
11  S.  L.  103  ;  capital  stock  to  be  $2,500,000]  ;  may 
hold  real  and  personal  estate.  [Troy  and  Greenfield 
R.  R.  Co.  v.  Newton,  8  Gray  R.  596.] 

§  5.  Location  to  be  within  two  years,  and  construction  within 

seven  years. 

[1850,  ch.  312 ;    9  S.  L.  258.    Time  for  location  extended  to  Dec.  1,  1850. 
1854,  ch.  226 ;  10  S.  L.  112.    Time  for  completion  extended  six  years. 
1859,  ch.  117 ;  10  S.  L.  878.    Time  for  construction  extended  to  Dec.  31,  1865.] 

§  6.  Subject  to  use  by  other  companies,  under  legislative  au- 
thority. 

§  7.  Reduction  of  tolls  by  the  legislature. 

§  8.  Contracts  with  owners  of  contiguous  railroads  leading 
into,  or  from,  New  York  or  Vermont  for  use,  running 
and  leasing. 

§  9.  Shall  purchase  and  take  assignment  of  lease  and  contract 
of  transportation  made  between  Western  R.  R.  Cor.  and 
Pittsfield  and  North  Adams  R.  R.  Co.  on  Jan.  30,  1846, 
with  provisos. 

1848— (May  8).  Ch.  268  ;  8  S.  L.  975,  §  8.  Greenfield  and  Fitch- 
burg  R.  R.  Co.  may  transfer  franchise  to,  or  form  cor- 
porate union  with. 

1849 — (April  17).  Ch.  108  ;  9  S.  L.  50.  May  vary  location  so  as  to 
construct  the  road  through  Ashfield  and  Plainfield. 

1850 — (May  3).  Ch.  312  ;  9  S.  L.  258.  Time  for  location  extended 
to  Dec.  1,  1850. 

1852— (March  18).     Ch.  40 ;    9   S.  L.  432,  §  1.     May  hold  annual 
meetings  in  April. 
§  2.  Notice  of  meetings  to  be  given  according  to  by-laws. 

(April  24).  Ch.  146;  9  S.  L.  488,  §  8.  WiUiamstown  and 
Hancock  R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on,  in  WiUiamstown. 


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293 


1852— (April  27).     Ch.  155  ;  9  S.  L.  494,  §  4.     Grey  Lock  R.  R.  Co. 
may  enter  on,  in  Williamstown. 

(May  20).  Ch.  297;  9  S.  L.  549,  §  1.  May  form  corporate 
union  with  the  Southern  Vermont  R.  R.  Co.  of  Vermont, 
under  the  name  of  the  Troy  and  Greenfield  R.  R.  Co. 
[1860,  ch.  202,  §  8  ;  11  S.  L.  103.] 

§  2.  Residence  of  officers  for  service  of  process,  with  liability 
to  jurisdiction. 

§  3.  Part  of  road  and  stockholders  in  this  state  liable  to  its  laws. 

1854— (April  5).     Ch.  226  ;  10  S.  L.  112,  §  1.     Loan  of  state  credit 
to  amount  of  $2,000,000  to  said  company  for  the  con- 
struction of  the  Hoosac  Tunnel.     [1859,  ch.  117;   10 
S.  L.  878.] 
Conditions  precedent  to  advance  of  loan.     [1859,  ch.  117, 

§  4  ;  10  S.  L.  878  ;  section  repealed.] 
Sinking  fund.     [1859,  ch.  120,  §  4 ;  10  S.  L.  878  ;  repeal 
of  section.     1859,  ch.  70 ;  10  S.  L.  863  ;  as  to  invest- 
ment thereof.     1868,  ch.  51 ;  12  S.  L.  405.     1872,  Re- 
solve, ch.  8  ;  Acts  and  Res.  342.] 
Commissioners  of  sinking  fund. 

Bond  of  corporation,  and  pledge  or  mortgage  of  the  rail- 
road as  security. 
Interest  in  Southern  Vermont  R.  R.  Co.  to  be  assigned  as 
security. 
§  7.  Change  of  location  authorized,  with  a  restriction  as  to  the 

tunnel. 
§  8.  Time  for  completion  extended  six  years. 
§  9.  Election  of  two  directors  by  the  legislature. 

[Other  acts  concerning  state  aid  for  the  construction  of  the  Hoosac  Tunnel. 
1859,  ch.    70;  10  S.  L.  863. 

1859,  ch.  117 ;  10  S.  L.  878. 

1860,  ch.  202;  11  S.  L.  103. 

1862,  ch.  156 ;  11  S.  L.  304. 

1863,  ch.  214;  11  S.  L.  439. 
1865,  ch.  210 ;  11  S.  L.  705. 

1865,  ch.  211 ;  11  S.  L.  706. 

1866,  ch.  293 ;  12  S.  L.  153. 

1867,  ch.  253 ;  12  S.  L.  301. 

1867,  ch.  304 ;  Acts  and  Res.  698. 

1868,  ch.    51 ;  12  S.  L.  405. 
1868,  ch.  333 ;  12  S.  L.  572. 

1868,  ch.  350 ;  12  S.  L.  577. 

1869,  ch.  335;  12  S.  L.  777. 

1870,  ch.  252;  12  S.  L.  997. 

1871,  ch.  355 ;  Acts  and  Res.  701. 

1872,  ch.  175 ;  Acts  and  Res.  127. 

1872,  ch.  287 ;  Acts  and  Res.  225. 

1873,  ch.  346 ;  ActB  and  Res.  869.] 


§2. 


§3. 


§4. 
§5. 

§6. 


294  Troy  and  Greenfield  Bailroad  Company. 

1855— (May  18).     Ch.  394;   10  S.  L.  433,  §  1.     Certain  towns  in 
Franklin   and   Berkshire  counties  may  subscribe  for  a 
limited  amount  of  the  capital  stock  of. 
§  2.  Said  towns  may  raise   money  therefor  by  loan   or   tax. 
[1859,  ch.  117  ;  10  S.  L.  878.] 

1856— (May  31).     Ch.  237  ;  10  S.  L.  576,  §  1.     May  change  location 
between  termini. 
§  2.  Changes  of  location  to  be  filed  within  one  year  after  being 

made. 
§  3.  Claims  for  damages  to  be  made  within  three  years. 

1859— (March  1).  Ch.  70;  10  S.  L.  863.  Applies  1858,  ch.  100; 
10  S.  L.  815,  as  to  investments  of  sinking  funds  to 
sinking  fund  of,  created  by  1854,  ch.  226  ;  10  S.  L.  112. 

(March  26).     Ch.  117;  10  S.  L.  878,  §   1.     Modification  of 

terms  of  loan  of  state  credit  for  the  construction  of  the 

Hoosac  Tunnel. 
§  2.  Further  provision  as  to  delivery  of  scrip. 
§  3.  Scrip  to  be  offered  by  the  treasurer  of  the  company  to  the 

state  treasurer  for  sale  ;  provisions  as  to  sinking  fund. 
§  4.  Repeal  of  1854,  ch.  226,  §§  2,  3  ;  10  S.  L.  112. 
§  5.  Time  for  construction  of  road  and  tunnel  extended  to  Dec. 

31,  1865. 
§  6.  Subscriptions  by  towns  under  1855,  ch.  394  ;  10  S.  L.  433. 
§  7.  Act  to  take  effect  upon  acceptance  by  the  company  and 

the  filing  thereof. 

1860— (April  4).     Ch.  184;  11  S.  L.  98,  §  1.     City  of  Boston  may 
loan  its  credit  to,  or  subscribe  to  stock  of,  to  amount  of 
$500,000. 
§  2.  Loan  to  be  ratified  by  the  legal  voters. 

(April  4).  Ch.  202  ;  11  S.  L.  103,  §  1.  Location  to  be  filed, 
and  to  be  made  on  that  side  of  Deerfield  River  which 
will  afford  the  most  direct  route  between  Shelburne 
Falls,  and  a  suitable  terminus  in  Deerfield  or  Greenfield  ; 
provisions  as  to  grades  and  curvatures. 

§  2.  Deliveries  of  remaining  scrip  under  1854,  ch.  226  ;  10  S. 
L.  112,  to  be  divided  between  road  and  tunnel  in  man- 
ner prescribed  ;  mortgage  to  the  Commonwealth. 

§  3.  Appointment  and  duties  of  state  engineer ;  deliveries  of 
scrip ;  weight  of  rails ;  supervision  by  governor  and 
council ;  monthly  estimates  and  certificates  of  state  en- 
gineer. 


Troy  and  Greenfield  Railroad  Company.  295 

§  4.  Interest  on  scrip,  and  costs  of  exchange. 

§  5.  Crossing  of  highways  at  grade. 

§  6.  Election  of  two  directors  by  the  legislature,  and  of  one, 
by  any  city,  town  or  corporation  subscribing  $100,000. 

§  7.  Capital  stock  to  be  $2,500,000.  [1848,  ch.  307,  §  4 ;  8 
S.  L.  1002.] 

§  8.  May  purchase  the  road  and  property  of  the  Southern  Ver- 
mont R.  R.  Co.,  including  its  lease  to  the  Troy  and 
Boston  R.  R.  Co.  [1852,  ch.  297 ;  9  S.  L.  549]  ;  ad- 
ditional loan  of  state  scrip  therefor  of  $200,000  author- 
ized ;  further  conditions  as  to  delivery  of  state  scrip ; 
semi-annual  payments  of  coupons  ;  authority  to  make  a 
mortgage  of  the  Southern  Vermont  R.  R.  to  the  Com- 
monwealth to  be  procured  from  state  of  Vermont. 

§  9.  Repeal  of  inconsistent  acts,  with  a  proviso  against  impair- 
ing the  security  of  the  Commonwealth. 

1860 — (April  4).  Resolve,  ch.  80 ;  Acts  and  Res.  204.  Compensa- 
tion of  state  engineer  of. 

1861— (March  5).  Ch.  65  ;  11  S.  L.  155,  §  4.  Northampton  and  Shel- 
burne  Falls  R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on,  at  Shelburne  Falls. 

(April  11).  Ch.  204;  Acts  and  Res.  525.  Appropriation  for 
salary  of  the  state  engineer  of,  under  ch.  202,  1860  ;  11 
S.  L.  103. 

1862— (April  28).  Ch.  156;  11  S.  L.  304,  §  1.  Commissioners  to 
be  appointed  by  the  governor  to  investigate  and  report 
as  to  the  best  method  of  completing  the  railroad  and 
the  Hoosac  Tunnel.     [1868,  ch.  333  ;  12  S.  L.  572.] 

§  2.  Corporation  may  surrender  the  mortgaged  property  to  the 
state  ;  possession  to  be  taken  by  the  commissioners. 

§  3.  Commissioners  to  audit  claims  for  labor,  materials  and 
land  damages,  to  be  paid  by  the  state,  not  exceeding 
$175,000. 

§  4.  Commissioners  may,  with  consent  of  governor  and  council, 
run  the  part  of  the  road  east  Of  the  Hoosac  Mountain, 
or  lease  it  to  the  Vermont  and  Massachusetts,  the  Fitch- 
burg,  or  the  Troy  and  Boston  railroad  companies. 

§  5.  Commissioners  may  continue  the  work  on  the  tunnel. 
[1863,  ch.  214  ;  11  S.  L.  439.] 

§  6.  Net  earnings  of  the  road,  how  to  be  appropriated. 

§  7.  Warrants  on  the  treasury  for  the  purposes  of  the  act,  and 
issue  of  scrip  therefor,  not  (including  advances  before 
made  to  the  corporation)  to  exceed  $2,000,000  ;  changes 


296  Troy  and  Greenfield  Railroad  Company. 

of  location  and  grades  in  tunnel ;  no  lease  of  part  of 
road  to  be  made  ;  construction  to  be  approved  by  gov- 
ernor and  council. 
§  8.  Inconsistent  provisions  repealed. 

1862— (April  30).  Ch.  225  ;  Acts  and  Res.  200.  Appropriation  for 
codifying  laws  in  relation  to,  and  for  salary  of  state 
engineer  of. 

1863— (April  29).  Ch.  214 ;  11  S.  L.  439,  §  1.  Commissioners  may 
complete  the  railroad  and  tunnel,  and  make  alterations  in 
line  of  road,  and  in  location  and  dimensions  of  tunnel. 

§  2.  Warrants  on  the  treasury  for  unexpended  balance  of 
$2,000,000.  [1865,  ch.  211 ;  11  S.  L.  706.  1866,  ch. 
293  ;  12  S.  L.  153.  1867,  ch.  253  ;  12  S.  L.  301.  1868, 
ch.  333  ;  12  S.  L.  572.] 

§  3.  Tenure  of  office  of  commissioners. 

§  4.  Powers  of  commissioners  in  changing  the  location  of  the 
line. 

§  5.  Perfecting  of  Commonwealth's  title  by  extinguishing  liens. 

§  6.  Contract  of  certain  companies  made  in  Feb.,  1863,  con- 
firmed. 

§  7.  Compensation  of  commissioners. 

1865— (May  9).  Ch.  210;  11  S.  L.  705,  §  1.  Commissioners  to 
allow  claims  for  land  taken  or  purchased,  and  procure 
the  discharge  of  incumbrances.  [1865,  ch.  282  ;  Acts 
and  Res.  654.] 
§  2.  Commissioners  to  report  on  title  to  shaft  at  the  west  end 
and  to  the  land,  with  cost  thereof. 

(May  9).  Ch.  211 ;  11  S.  L.  706,  §  1.  Appropriation  of 
$800,000  by  the  state  in  addition  to  amount  appro- 
priated by  1863,  ch. 214  ;  11  S.  L. 439.  [1866, ch.  293  ; 
12  S.  L.  153.  1867,  ch.  253  ;  12  S.  L.  301.  1868,  ch. 
333  ;  12  S.  L.  572.] 

§  2.  Commissioners  may  build  the  road  east  of  the  Hoosac 
Tunnel. 

(May  1 7) .  Ch.  282  ;  Acts  and  Res.  654.  Appropriation  for  pay- 
ment of  land  damages  under  1865,  ch.  210  ;  11  S.  L.  705. 

1866— (May  29).  Resolve,  ch.  96  ;  Acts  and  Res.  321.  Commission 
on  claims  of  H.  Haupt  &  Co.  for  construction  of  T.  & 
G.  R.  R.  and  Hoosac  Tunnel,  with  authority  of  governor 
and  council  to  release  claims  against  them.  [1867,  ch. 
310  ;  Acts  and  Res.  703.] 


Troy  and  Greenfield  Railroad  Company.  297 

1866— (May  30).  Ch.  293;  12  S.  L.  153,  §  1.  Additional  appro- 
priation of  $900,000. 

§  2.  Commissioners  to  construct  the  railroad  from  Greenfield 
to  Shelburne  Falls,  with  power  to  lease  the  same. 

§  3.  Consulting  engineer  to  be  appointed. 

§  4.  Governor  and  council  to  have  supervision  of  the  work. 

(May  30).  Ch.  299  ;  Acts  and  Res.  278.  Compensation  and 
expenses  of  legislative  committee  on. 

1867— (May  18).  Ch.  253  ;  12  S.  L.  301.  Additional  appropriation 
of  $600,000. 

(June  1).  Ch.  304;  Acts  and  Res.  698.  Scrip  issued  under 
1854,  ch.  226  ;  10  S.  L.  112,  may  be  issued  as  registered 
or  coupon  5-20  bonds. 

(June  1).  Ch.  310;  Acts  and  Res.  703.  Appropriation  for 
expenses  as  to  claims  of  H.  Haupt  &  Co.,  under  1866, 
Resolve,  ch.  96  ;  Acts  and  Res.  321. 

(June  1).  Resolve,  ch.  77  ;  Acts  and  Res.  780.  Allowance  to 
H.  Haupt  &  Co.  in  construction  of  Hoosac  Tunnel ; 
discharge  of  executions  against  them ;  and  release  to 
the  Commonwealth  of  claims  in  relation  to  the  west 
shaft  of  the  tunnel.  [Further  allowance  by  1868,  Re- 
solve, ch.  59  ;  Acts  and  Res.  288.] 

1868— (March  11).  Ch.  51;  12  S.  L.  405,  §  i.  Funding  of  debt 
created  in  the  construction  of  railroad  and  tunnel,  by 
the  issue  of  the  Commonwealth's  scrip,  not  exceeding 
$3,000,000. 

§  2.  Scrip,  how  and  where  payable,  registration  of,  date  of,  &c. 

§  3.  Premium  on  sales  of  scrip  to  be  added  to  sinking  fund. 
[1854,  ch.  226  ;  10  S.  L.  112.] 

§  4.  Governor  and  council  to  carry  the  act  into  effect. 

§  5.  Previous  acts  authorizing  issue  beyond  amount  already 
issued,  repealed. 

(June  4).  Resolve,  ch.  51  ;  Acts  and  Res.  286.  Highway  in 
Florida,  to  be  located  and  constructed  to  the  acceptance 
of  the  commissioners  on  T.  &  G.  R.  R.  and  Hoosac 
Tunnel. 

(June  9).     Resolve,  ch.  59  ;  Acts  and  Res.  288.     Further  al- 
lowance to  H.  Haupt  &  Co.,  in  addition  to  1867,  Resolve 
77  ;  Acts  and  Res.  780.    [1868,  ch.  343  ;  Acts  and  Res. 
258.] 
38 


298  Troy  and  Greenfield  Railroad  Company. 

1868^(June9).  Ch.  333 ;  12  S.  L.  572,  §  1,  Appropriates  addi- 
tional sum  of  $250,000  for  the  completion  of  the  railroad 
and  $350,000  for  paj-ment  of  interest,  with  provisions  as 
to  use  of  appropriation ;  the  governor  and  council  au- 
thorized to  contract  for  completion  of  the  Hoosac  Tunnel 
within  seven  }-ears,  at  a  cost  not  exceeding  $5,000,000, 
of  which  $1,000,000  is  to  be  withheld  until  completion. 
[1868,  ch.  350  ;  12  S.  L.  577.  1870,  ch.  52 ;  12  S.  L. 
997.     1871,  ch.  355  ;  Acts  and  Res.  701.] 

§  2.  Governor  and  council  authorized  to  make  such  contract, 
and  to  dispose  of  interest  of  the  Commonwealth  in  the 
railroad  and  tunnel,  and  in  the  Southern  Vermont  R.  R. 
[Power  to  sell  such  interest  taken  away  by  1872,  ch. 
175  ;  Acts  and  Res.  127.] 

§  3.  Drawing  of  warrants  for  the  $5,000,000. 

§  4.  Commissioners  created  by  1862,  ch.  156  ;  11  S.  L.  304, 
to  be  superseded  when  such  contract  is  made,  and 
instead,  an  engineer  to  be  appointed. 

(June  10) .  Ch.  338  ;  Acts  and  Res.  252.  Appropriation  for 
printing  state  scrip  in  aid  of. 

(June  10).  Ch.  343;  Acts  and  Res.  259.  Appropriation  for 
H.  Haupt  &  Co.,  under  1868,  Resolve,  ch.  59  ;  Acts  and 
Res.  288. 

(June  11).  Ch.  350;  12  S.  L.  577,  §  1.  Hoosac  Tunnel  to 
have  a  width  for  two  tracks. 

§  2.  Engineers  and  their  compensation. 

§  3.  Appropriation  of  $250,000  for  expenses  under  existing 
contracts,  which  is  to  be  a  part  of  the  $5,000,000  appro- 
priated by  1868,  ch.  333  ;  12  S.  L.  572. 

§  4.  Pajments  under  the  contract,  and  a  part  to  be  reserved  for 
a  final  payment. 

§  5.  Not  more  than  $1,000,000  to  be  paid  the  present  year. 

1869— (May  28).  Ch.  335;  12  S.  L.  777.  Governor  and  council 
may  convey  or  lease  land  of,  near  station  grounds  at 
Shelburne  Falls,  if  not  required  for  railroad  purposes. 

1870— (May  16).  Ch.  252 ;  12  S.  L.  997,  §  1.  Allowance  to  Ver- 
mont and  Massachusetts  R.  R.  Co.  and  Fitchburg  R.  R. 
Co.  for  rebuilding  bridge  near  westerly  depot  of,  across 
Deerfield  river,  with  abatement  of  rent.  [1871,  ch.  153  ; 
Acts  and  Res.  528  ;  further  allowance.] 


Troy  and  Greenfield  Railroad  Company.  299 

§  2.  Curves  and  other  parts  of  the  road  to  be  improved  at  an 
expense  not  exceeding  $100,000.  [1870,  Resolve,  ch. 
409  ;  Acts  and  Res.  318.  1871,  ch.  153  ;  Acts  and  Res. 
528.] 

§  3.  Allowance  not  exceeding  $1,500  for  highway  at  east  end 
of  tunnel. 

§  4.  Said  railroad  companies  and  the  Troy  and  Boston  R.  R. 
Co.  may  make  contracts  to  facilitate  the  transit  of  pas- 
sengers and  freight,  not  to  impair,  however,  the  rights  of 
the  Commonwealth. 

1870— (June  13).  Resolve,  ch.  62  ;  Acts  and  Res.  338.  Settlement 
of  claims  between  the  Troy  and  Boston  R.  R.  Co.  and 
the  Commonwealth.  [1871,  ch.  396  ;  Acts  and  Res. 
758.     1871,  ch.  398  ;  Acts  and  Res.  764.] 

(June  23).  Ch.  409  ;  Acts  and  Res.  318.  Appropriation  to 
carry  out  1870,  ch.  252  ;  12  S.  L.  997. 

1871— (March  31).     Ch.  153;    Acts  and  Res.   528,   §    1.     Further 
allowance  of  $42,160.21  to  the  Vermont  and  Massachu- 
setts R.  R.  Co.,  under  1870,  ch.  252  ;  12  S.  L.  997  ;  for 
rebuilding  bridge  across  Deerfield  River. 
§  2.  Additional  three  months'  rent  abated. 

(May  26).  Ch.  355  ;  Acts  and  Res.  701,  §  1.  Governor  and 
council  may  acquire  by  purchase  or  otherwise,  for  the 
state,  land  or  right  of  way  for  the  railroad  between  the 
western  portal  of  the  tunnel  and  the  depot  grounds  at 
North  Adams,  following  essentially  the  existing  line  of 
location,  with  power  to  amend  it. 

§  2.  Governor  and  council  may  make  contracts  for  construction 
of  said  railroad. 

§  3.  Appropriation  of  $200,000  for  above  purposes,  to  be  raised 
as  provided  in  1868,  ch.  333  ;  12  S.  L.  572. 

(May  31).  Ch.  396  ;  Acts  and  Res.  758.  Appropriation  of 
$59,016.87  for  expenses  under  1870,  Resolve,  ch.  62; 
Acts  and  Res.  338,  relating  to  claims  between  the  Com- 
monwealth and  T.  &  G.  R.  R.  Co.  [1871,  ch.  398; 
Acts  and  Res.  764.] 

(May  31).  Ch.  398  ;  Acts  and  Res.  764.  Appropriation  for 
expenses  under  1870,  ch.  62 ;  Acts  and  Res.  338,  in 
lieu  of  that  given  by  1871,  ch.  396  ;  Acts  and  Res.  758, 
which  referred  to  claims  between  the  Commonwealth 
and  the  T.  &  G.  R.  R.  Co. 


300  Troy  and  Greenfield  Railroad  Company. 

1872 — (March  5).  Resolve,  ch.  8  ;  Acts  and  Res.  342.  Income  of 
war  loan  sinking  fund  to  be  credited  on  redemption  of 
bonds  to  the  T.  &  G.  R.  R.  sinking  fund. 

(April  5).  Ch.  175  ;  Acts  and  Res.  127.  Repeals  so  much  of 
§  2,  ch.  333,  1868;  12  S.  L.  572,  as  authorizes  the 
governor  and  council  to  sell  the  Commonwealth's  inter- 
est in  the  T.  &  G.  R.  R.,  the  Hoosac  Tunnel,  and  the 
Southern  Vermont  R.  R. 

(April  30).  Ch.  287  ;  Acts  and  Res.  225.  Graduation  of  the 
railroad  may  be  extended  and  improved  at  cost  not  ex- 
ceeding $5,000 ;  waste  material  may  be  removed  from 
tunnel,  and  embankments  of  the  road  east  of  the  tunnel 
strengthened  at  a  cost  not  exceeding  $25,000.  [1872, 
ch.  360  ;  Acts  and  Res.  336.] 

(May  7).  Ch.  360;  Acts  and  Res.  336.  Appropriation  of 
$30,000,  under  1872,  ch.  287  ;  Acts  and  Res.  225. 

1873— (June  9).  Ch.  346  ;  Acts  and  Res.  869,  §  1.  Governor  and 
council  may  expend  $200,000  in  completing  the  Hoosac 
Tunnel  and  its  approaches  and  making  surveys,  and 
may  change  location  of  the  T.  &  G.  R.  R.,  and  take  land 
therefor,  and  for  depots  and  improving  the  line,  report- 
ing to  the  legislature  a  plan  and  estimates. 

§  2.  Governor  and  council  may  purchase  land  for  completing 
the  tunnel  and  approaches,  and  sell  lands  outside  of  the 
location. 

§  3.  Appropriation  of  $200,000  for  said  purposes. 

§  4.  Provisions  of  1872,  ch.  180,  §  1 ;  Acts  and  Res.  131,  con- 
cerning contracts  between  connecting  corporations  for 
transportation  over  each,  not  to  apply  to  any  two  having 
each  a  terminus  in  Boston. 

See  Greenfield  and  Fitchburg  R.  R.  Co. 
Southern  Vermont  R.  R.  Co. 
Troy  and  Boston  R.  R.  Co. 

For  documents  relative  to  the  state  aid  to  the  Troy  and  Greenfield 
R.  R.  Co.,  and  the  construction  of  the  Hoosac  Tunnel,  see  legislative 
documents,  as  follows  :— House  No.  125,  1853  ;  House  No.  185,  1860  ; 
House  No.  194,  1862  ;  Senate  No.  59,  1866  ;  House  No.  192,  1869. 

The  various  pamphlets  relative  to  the  same  matters  have  been  com- 
piled in  a  series  of  volumes  for  the  state  library. 


Southern  Vermont  Railroad  Company.  301 

SOUTHERN    VEBMONT    RATT.ROAD    COMPANY. 
(A   VERMONT   CORPORATION,    CHARTERED   NOV.    13,    1848.*) 

1852— (May  20).  Ch.  297;  9  S.  L.  549.  May  form  a  corporate 
union  with  Troy  and  Greenfield  R.  R.  Co.,  under  the 
name  of  the  latter  company,  with  provisions  for  effecting 
such  union. 

1854— (April  5).  Ch.  226  ;  10  S.  L.  112,  §  6.  Troy  and  Greenfield 
R.  R.  Co.  shall  assign  to  the  Commonwealth  all  its  inter- 
est in. 

1860—  (April  4).  Ch.  202  ;  11  S.  L.  103,  §  8.  Troy  and  Greenfield 
R.  R.  Co.  shall  purchase  the  road  and  property  of, 
including  the  reversion  of  its  lease  to  the  Troy  and  Bos- 
ton R.  R.  Co.,  with  a  loan  of  state  scrip  therefor. 

1862— (April  28).  Ch.  156;  11  S.  L.  304,  §  7.  Excepts  the  sums 
advanced  on  account  of,  from  limitation  of  state  loan  to 
the  Troy  and  Greenfield  R.  R.  Co. 

1868— (March  11).  Ch.  51 ;  12  S.  L.  405,  §  3.  Concerning  redemp- 
tion of  scrip  issued  for  purchase  of. 

(June  9).  Ch.  333  ;  12  S.  L.  572,  §  2.  Governor  and  council 
authorized  to  dispose  of  the  Commonwealth's  interest  in. 
[Repealed  by  1872,  ch.  175  ;  Acts  and  Res.  127.] 

1872— (April  5).  Ch.  175 ;  Acts  and  Res.  127.  Repeals  §  2  of  ch. 
333,  1868  ;  12  S.  L.  572. 

See  Troy  and  Greenfield  R.  R.  Co. 


TROY   AND   BOSTON   RAILROAD    COMPANY. 
(A  NEW   YORK   CORPORATION.) 

1860— (April  4).  Ch.  202  ;  11  S.  L.  103,  §  8.  Troy  and  Greenfield 
R.  R.  Co.  to  purchase  reversion  of  the  lease  of  the 
Southern  Vermont  R.  R.  to  the  T.  &  B.  R.  R.  Co. 

1862— (April  28).  Ch.  156  ;  11  S.  L.  304,  §  4.  Commissioners,  with 
consent  of  governor  and  council,  may  lease  part  of  Troy 
and  Greenfield  R.  R.  to. 

*  For  copy  of  charter,  see  Legislative  Document,  1860,  House  No.  185. 


302  Franklin  Railroad  Company. 

1863— (April  29).  Ch.  214 ;  11  S.  L.  439,  §  6.  Contract  of,  dated 
Feb.  18,  1863,  confirmed. 

1867— (April  22).     Ch.  159  ;  12  S.  L.  249,  §  2.     Williamsburg  and 
North  Adams  R.  R.  Co.  may  connect  with,  in  Adams. 
§  4.  W.  &  N.  A.  R.  R.  Co.  and  the  T.  &  B.  R.  R.  Co.  may 
enter  on  each  other. 

1870— (May  16).  Ch.  252  ;  12  S.  L.  997,  §  4.  May  make  contracts 
for  transit  of  passengers  and  freight  between  Boston  and 
Troy,  with  the  Vermont  and  Massachusetts,  the  Fitch- 
burg  and  the  Troy  and  Greenfield  R.  R.  companies. 

(June  13).  Resolve,  ch.  62  ;  Acts  and  Res.  338.  Governor 
and  council  authorized  to  settle  with,  or  proceed  against, 
to  secure  the  settlement  of  claims  and  demands.  [1871, 
ch.  396  ;  Acts  and  Res.  758.  1871,  ch.  398  ;  Acts  and 
Res.  764.] 

1871— (May  31).  Ch.  398;  Acts  and  Res.  764.  Appropriation  of 
$59,016.87,  for  expenses  incurred  under  1870,  Resolve, 
ch.  62  ;  Acts  and  Res.  338,  in  lieu  of  appropriation 
made  by  1871,  ch.  396  ;  Acts  and  Res.  758. 


FRAN"KT.nST    RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1830— (March  12).     Ch.  93  ;  6  S.  L.  857.     Original  charter. 

§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 

§  2.  Location  from  Boston  through  counties  of  Middlesex, 
Worcester  and  Franklin,  to  state  line  of  New  Hampshire 
or  Vermont,  with  right  to  take  land. 

§  3.  Capital  stock  to  be  5,000  shares ;  first  meeting  of  stock- 
holders ;  election  of  directors  ;  right  to  vote  ;  choice  of 
officers  and  appointment  of  agents ;  purchase  of  land, 
&c.  [1832,  ch.  79;  7  S.  L.  211,  §  1,  as  to  right  of 
voting.] 
§§  4,  5.  Issue  of  shares,  and  sale  and  forfeiture  for  non-payment 
thereof. 

§  6.  Mode  of  fixing  location ;  appraisement  and  payment  of 
damages. 

§  7.  Damages  for  changes  of  location. 

§  8.  Damages  of  parties  under  disability. 

§  9.  Crossing,  of  public  and  private  ways. 


Massachusetts  Central  Railroad  Company.  303 

§  10.  Rates  of  toll,  and  reduction  thereof  by  the  legislature 
[1830,  ch.  17 ;  7  S.  L.  15,  §  1,  power  of  legislature  to 
reduce  the  tolls  repealed]  ;  report  of  expenses  and 
receipts  to  the  Commonwealth. 

§11.  By-laws. 

§  12.  Malicious  injuries  to  railroad  and  property. 

§  13.  Right  of  the  Commonwealth  to  subscribe  to  the  capital 
stock. 

§  14.  Right  of  the  Commonwealth  to  purchase  the  railroad. 
[1832,  ch.  79;  7  S.  L.  211,  §  2;  time  for  purchase 
extended  twenty  years.] 

§  15.  Paj-ment  for  capital  stock  in  instalments. 

§  16.  Subscription  of  the  5,000  shares,  organization  and  loca- 
tion of  one-third  of  the  route  to  be  before  Jan.  1,  1831, 
and  construction  before  Jan.  1,  1835.  [1830,  ch.  17; 
7  S.  L.  15,  §  3  ;  time  extended  one  year.  1832,  ch.  79  ; 
7  S.  L.  211,  §  3;  time  for  location  and  construction 
extended  four  years.] 

1830— (June  7).  Ch.  17  ;  7  S.  L.  15,  §  1.  Repeals  the  provision  of 
1830,  ch.  93,  §  10 ;  6  S.  L.  857,  giving  the  legislature 
the  power  to  reduce  tolls. 
§  2.  Restrictions  on  grants  of  other  railroads  for  a  certain 
period  within  certain  limits,  but  power  to  authorize 
branches  reserved. 
§  3.  Time  for  subscriptions,  organization,  location  and  con- 
struction given  by  1830,  ch.  93,  §  16  ;  6  S.  L.  857, 
extended  one  year. 

1832— (March  1).     Ch.  79  ;  7  S.  L.  211,  §  1.     Each  stockholder  to 
have  a  vote  on  each  share  held  by  him,  not  however  to 
exceed  one-tenth  of  the  whole. 
§  2.  Right  of  state  to  purchase  extended  twenty  years. 
§  3.  Time  for  location  and  construction  extended  four  years. 


MASSACHUSETTS    CENTRAL    RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1869— (May  10).     Ch.  260  ;  12  S.  L.  736.     Original  clvarter. 

§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 

§  2.  Location  from  Williamsburg  to  Mill  village  in  Sudbury, 
and  then  on  Way  land  and  Sudbury  Branch  R.  R.  to  its 
terminus  near  Stony  Brook  station  on  Fitchburg  R.  R. 


304  Massachusetts  Central  Railroad  Company. 

[Location  changed,  enlarged  or  extended. 

1869,  ch.  260,  $$  3,  4,  5;  12  S.  L.  736.    Purchase  of,  or  corporate  union  with, 

other  companies. 

1870,  ch.  214 ;  12  S.  L.  976.    Purchase  of  Lancaster  R.  R. 

1871,  ch.  184;  Acts  and  Res.  557.     Extension  from  "Weston  to  Boston,  and 

branch  in  Barre. 

1872,  ch.  51 ;  Acts  and  Res.  40.    From  Northampton  to  Greenwich. 

1872,  ch.  273 ;  Acts  and  Res.  216.  Corporate  union  with  the  Holyoke  and  Bel- 
chertown  R.  R.  Co. 

§  3.  Wajdand  and  Sudbury  Branch  R.  R.  Co.  consolidated  with, 
and  merged  in. 

§  4.  May  form  corporate  union  with  Williamsburg  and  North 
Adams  R.  R.  Co. 

§  5.  May  enter  on,  purchase,  hire  or  consolidate  with  Ware 
River  R.  R.  Co. 

§  6.  May  enter  on  the  New  Haven  and  Northampton,  the  Con- 
necticut River,  the  New  London  Northern,  the  Worcester 
and  Nashua,  the  Boston,  Clinton  and  Fitchburg,  the 
Lancaster  and  Sterling  Branch,  and  the  Fitchburg  R.  R. 
companies,  with  reciprocal  right  in  said  companies. 

§  7.  Certain  towns  (41  in  number)  may  subscribe  to  the  stock 
of,  in  manner  prescribed. 

§  8.  Capital  stock  not  to  be  less  than  $3,000,000  nor.  more  than 
$6,000,000.  [1870,  ch.  362  ;  12  S.  L.  1047  ;  power  to 
reduce  stock  to  $2,000,000.] 

§  9.  Location  to  be  within  three  years,  and  construction  within 
six  years.  [1872,  ch.  51,  Acts  and  Res.  40  ;  time  for 
location  west  of  Stony  Brook  extended  to  June  1, 1874.] 

1870—  (April  30).     Ch.  214;  12  S.  L.  976,  §  2.     May  enter  on  the 
Lancaster  R.  R.  in  a  certain  event. 
§  3.  May  purchase  or  hire  the  L.  R.  R. 

(June  15).  Ch.  362;  12  S.  L.  1047,  §  1.  May  issue  bonds 
and  secure  the  same  by  a  mortgage  of  road  or  any  sec- 
tion thereof. 

§  2.  May  reduce  capital  stock  to  a  sum  not  less  than  $2,000,000. 
[1869,  ch.  260,  §  8  ;  12  S.  L.  736.] 

§  3.  May  divide  road  into  four  sections  for  construction ;  sub- 
scriptions and  payments  for  the  sections ;  conditions 
precedent  to  construction  of  each  section. 

§  4.  Subscriptions  for  particular  sections. 

§  5.  Act  to  take  effect  on  acceptance. 

1871— (April  14).  Ch.  184;  Acts  and  Res.  557,  §  1.  May  extend 
road  from  Weston  to  Boston  and  Albany  R.  R.,  in  Cam- 
bridge, crossing  railroads  named  in  manner  prescribed. 


Massachusetts  Central  Railroad  Company.  305 

§  2.  May  construct  road  from  route  in  Brighton  to  Boston  and 
Albany  R.  R.  in  Brookline  or  Boston,  with  a  proviso,  or 
from  Cambridge  to  a  point  between  West  Boston  bridge 
and  Cragie's  bridge  on  north  side  of  Charles  street. 

§  3.  Bridges  over  Charles  River. 

§  4.  May  connect  tracks  with  certain  railroads  named,  with 
written  consent. 

§  5.  May  purchase  or  take  land  not  held  by  any  railroad  cor- 
poration. 

§  6.  May  construct  branch  railroad  in  Barre. 

§  7.  Powers  and  liabilities  as  to  such  extensions. 

§  8.  Act  to  take  effect  on  acceptance  by  the  company  ;  location 
to  be  within  two  years,  and  construction  within  four 
years. 

1871— (May  12).     Ch.  291  ;  Acts  and  Res.  639,  §  3.     Holyoke  and 

Belchertown  R.  R.  Co.  and  the  M.  C.  R.  R.  Co.  may 

enter  on  each  other.     [1872,  ch.  273 ;   Acts  and  Res. 

216.] 

§  4.  H.  &  B.  R.  R.  Co.  may  lease  its  railroad  and  property  to. 

1872— (Feb.  27).  Ch.  51;  Acts  and  Res.  40.  Time  for  location 
west  of  Stony  Brook  extended  to  June  1,  1874 ;  may 
file  location  from  King  street  in  Northampton  to  east- 
erly line  of  Greenwich,  to  connect  with  its  location  in 
Worcester  county. 

(April  27).  Ch.  273;  Acts  and  Res.  216,  §§  2,  3.  Holyoke 
and  Belchertown  R.  R.  Co.  may  connect  with,  in  Amherst 
or  Belchertown,  and  enter  on  or  be  entered  on  by. 
[1871,  ch.  291 ;  Acts  and  Res.  639.] 

§  3.  H.  &  B.  R.  R.  Co.  may  form  corporate  union  with  the  M. 
C.  R.  R.  Co.  and  other  companies. 

1873— (March  27).  Ch.  119;  Acts  and  Res.  549,  §  1.  Hopkinton 
R.  R.  Co.  may  extend  to  the  railroad  of,  in  Weston. 

See  Wayland  and  Sudbury  Branch  R.  R.  Co. 

39 


306  Boston  and  Worcester  Railroad  Corporation. 

BOSTON    AND    WORCESTER    RAILROAD    CORPORATION. 

1831— (June  23).     Ch.  72  ;  7  S.  L.  152.     Original  charter. 

§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers,  with  location  from  Boston  to 
Worcester.  [Boston  Water  Power  Co.  v.  Boston  and 
Worcester  R.  R.  Cor.,  23  Pickering  R.  360.] 

[Location  changed,  enlarged  and  extended. 

1832,  ch.  153 ;    7  S.  L,  274.  Bridge  over  Charles  River ;  also  branch  railroads. 

1841,  ch.  128 ;    8  S.  L.  234.  Double  track  from  Boston  to  Worcester. 

1853,  ch.  185 ;    9  S.  L.  661.  Corporate  union  with  the  Agricultural  Br.  R.  R.  Co. 

1857,  ch.  136 ;  10  S.  L.  686.  1859,  ch.  1 ;  10  S.  L.  841.    In  Brighton. 

1866,  ch.    71 ;  12  S.  L.    27.  New  station  in  Natick. 

1866,  ch,  278 ;  12  S.  L.  143.  Grand  Junction  R.  R.  and  land  in  East  Boston. 

1867,  ch.  342;  12  S.  L.  353.  "  "  "  "  "  "    ] 

§  2.  Capital  stock  to  consist  of  10,000  shares  ;  choice  of  direc- 
tors, clerk  and  treasurer. 

[Additions  to  capital  stock. 

•  1832,  ch.  153,  §  5;  7  S.  L.  274.    $1,000,000,  or  10,000  shares. 
1841,  ch.  128,  §  4 ;  8  S.  L.  234.    $1,000,000. 
1846,  ch.  177 ;  8  S.  L.  629.    $500,000. 
1848,  ch.  253 ;  8  S.  L.  966.    $1,000,000. 
1850,  ch.    43;  9  S.  L.  135.    $500,000.] 

§  3.  Powers  of    president    and    directors ;    assessments    upon 

shares. 
§  4.  By-laws. 

§  5."  Tolls,  and  reduction  thereof  by  the  legislature ;  other  rail- 
roads not  to  be    authorized  within   certain   limits   for 
thirty  years. 
§  6.  Toll-houses. 
§§  7,  8.  Damages  to  land-owners,  and  parties  under  disability. 
[1833,  ch.  91,  §  2;  7  S.  L.  329.] 
§  9.'  Malicious  injuries  to  railroad  and  property. 
§  10.  Annual  corporate  meetings  to  be  held  on  first  Monday  of 
June,  right  of  voting,  method  of  calling  first  meeting, 
and  special  meetings.     [1849,  ch.  8  ;  9  S.  L.  3  ;  time  of 
annual  meeting  changed  to  first  Wednesday  of  February.] 
§  11.  Crossing  of  private  and  public  ways. 

§  12.  Organization  and  location  to  be  before  July  1,  1833,  and 
construction  by  July  1,  1836.  [1833,  ch.  91  ;  7  S.  L. 
329  ;  time  for  location  extended  two  years.] 
§  13.  Bridges  over  public  and  private  ways. 
§  14.  Subject  to  use  by  other  companies  under  legislative  au- 
thority ;  Commonwealth  may  purchase  the  road  in  a 
certain  event  [1832,  ch.  153,  §  6  ;  7  S.  L.  274]  ;  annual 
report  to  the  legislature  ;  books  to  be  open  to  inspection. 


Boston  and  Worcester  Railroad  Corporation.  307 

§  15.  Not  to  erect  a  bridge  over  Charles  River  connected  with 
the  city  of  Boston,  or  to  place  any  obstruction  in  the 
waters  near  the  city.  [Authority  to  erect  such  bridge 
given  by  1832,  ch.  153  ;  7  S.  L.  274.] 

1832— (March  22).  Ch.  153  ;  7  S.  L.  274,  §  1.  May  erect  a  bridge 
over  Charles  River,  from  Boston  to  Cambridge,  with 
restriction  as  to  tolls  and  use.  [1831,  ch.  72,  §  15  ;  7 
S.  L.  152.] 

§  2.  Construction  of  bridge,  draws,  and  detention  of  vessels. 

§  3.  Damages  to  land-owners. 

§  4.  Authority  to  construct  branch  railroads,  reserving  legisla- 
tive powers  in  relation  thereto,  with  a  special  restriction 
against  other  railroads  to  Milbury.  [As  to  location  and 
construction  thereof.     1848,  ch,  253  ;  8  S.  L.  966.] 

§  5.  Capital  stock  may,  for  double  tracks,  be  increased  by 
$1,000,000,  with  right  of  existing  stockholders  to  take 
the  same. 

§  6.  Commonwealth,  may  purchase  the  railroad  in  a  certain 
event.     [1831,  ch.  72,  §  14 ;  7  S.  L.  152.] 

§  7.  Location  and  construction  of  draws  and  piers  to  be 
approved  by  commissioners. 

1833— (Jan.  31).     Ch.  17  ;  7  S.  L.  286,  §  6.     South  Cove  corporation 
may  sell  flats  and  land  in  Boston  to,  for  depots  and  ter- 
minus. 
§  12.  Concerning  agreement  of  South  Cove  company  with. 

(March  11).     Ch.  91  ;  7  S.  L.  329,  §   1.     Time  for  location 

extended  two  years. 
§  2.  Method  of  estimating  damages  to  land-owners. 
§  3.  Inconsistent  acts  repealed. 

(March  15).  Ch.  116;  7  S.  L.  344,  §  2.  Stockholders  of, 
entitled  to  preference  in  shares  of  the  Western  R.  R.  Cor. 

(March  15).  Ch.  118  ;  7  S.  L.  350,  §  14.  Worcester  ana 
Norwich  R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on. 

1837 — (March  16).  Resolve,  ch.  41,  523.  B.  Stevens,  trustee,  may 
sell  land  in  Boston  to. 

1838— (April  25).  Ch.  195;  8  S.  L.  80,  §  2.  Worcester  Branch 
R.  R.  Co.  may  construct  a  railroad  to  the  passenger 
depot  of,  in  Worcester, 


'60S  Boston  and  Worcester  Railroad  Corporation. 

1841— (March  18).  Ch.  128;  8  S.  L.  234,  §  1.  May  take  land  for 
double  track  from  Boston  to  Worcester,  with  a  restric- 
tion as  to  width. 

§  2.  Damages  to  land-owners. 

§  3.  Method  of  taking  the  land  therefor. 

§  4.  May  increase  capital  stock  not  exceeding  10,000  shares. 

1844— (March  12).  Ch.  89  ;  8  S.  L.  350,  §  1.  Providence  and  Wor- 
cester R.  R.  Co.  may  construct  from  a  point  on,  in 
Grafton.     [1860,  ch.  105  ;  11  S.  L.  60.] 

1845— (March  5).  Ch.  102;  8  S.  L.  440,  §§  2,  5.  Worcester  and 
Nashua  R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on,  in  Worcester.  [1860. 
ch.  105;  11  S.  L.  60.] 

(March  15).  Ch.  126  ;  8  S.  L.  456,  §  1.  Old  Colony  R.  R. 
Cor.  may  construct  its  railroad  to  depot  wharf  of,  but 
restricted  as  to  extension  across  channel  between  South 
Boston  and  Boston  without  written  consent  of.  [1847, 
ch.  85  ;  8  S.  L.  727.] 

(March  25).  Ch.  195  ;  8  S.  L.  487,  §  1.  Western  R.  R.  Cor. 
may  enter  on,  in  Worcester. 

1846— (April  4).  Ch.  177  ;  8  S.  L.  629.  May  increase  capital  stock 
by  5,000  shares. 

1847— (March  13).  Ch.  85  ;  8  S.  L.  727.  Concerning  right  of  Old 
Colony  R.  R.  Cor.  to  construct  its  road  in  Boston  from 
depot  wharf  of,  to  Kneeland  street. 

(April  26).     Ch.  269  ;  8  S.  L.  825,  §  5.     Agricultural  Branch    • 
R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on. 

1848— (May  4).     Ch.  253;  8  S.  L.  966,  §  1.     May  increase  capital 
stock  by  10,000  shares ;  location  of  branch  roads  to  be 
within   one   year   and   construction   within   two  years. 
[1832,  ch.  153,  §  4 ;  7  S.  L.  274.] 
§  2.  Act  to  take  effect  upon  acceptance. 

(May  10).  Ch.  296  ;  8  S.  L.  990,  §  4.  Union  R.  R.  Co.  may 
enter  on. 

1849— (Feb.  8).  Ch.  8  ;  9  S.  L.  3.  Time  of  annual  meeting  changed 
to  first  Wednesday  of  February. 


Boston  and  Worcester  Railroad  Corporation.   .        309 

1849— (May  1).  Ch.  170;  9  S.  L.  69,  §  2.  Charles  River  Branch 
R,  R.  Co.  may  enter  on.  [1851,  ch.  297,  §  5  ;  9  S.  L. 
397.] 

(May  2).  Resolve,  ch.  113  ;  Acts  and  Res.  233.  Authority 
given  to  the  treasurer  of  the  Commonwealth  to  release 
its  title  in  land  of  Norwich  and  Worcester  R.  R.  Co.  to. 

1850— (Feb.  27).     Ch.  43  ;  9   S.  L.  135,  §   1.     May  increase  capital 
stock  by  $500,000. 
§  2.  Said  shares  may  be  paid  for  in  cash  or  within  ten  years 
from  Jan.  1,  1850,  in  exchange  for  bonds. 

1851— (May  7).  Ch.  113;  9  S.  L.  300,  §  7.  Millbury  and  South- 
bridge  R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on  the  main  road  and  its 
Brookline  branch. 

(May  24).  Ch.  297  ;  9  S.  L.  397,  §  5.  Charles  River  R.  R. 
Co.  may  use  the  main  line  and  its  Brookline  branch. 
[1849,  ch.  170;  9  S.  L.  69.] 

1853— (April  23).  Ch.  185;  9  S.  L.  661,  §  3.  May,  by*  a  three- 
fourths  vote  of  stockholders,  subscribe  to  the  stock  or 
guarantee  the  bonds  of  the  Agricultural  Branch  R.  R. 
Co.,  not  exceeding  $200,000. 
§  4.  May  take  lease  of,  or  make  lease  to,  the  Agricultural 
Branch  R.  R.  Co.  or  form  corporate  union  with,  or  guar- 
■    an  tee  dividends. 

(April  28).  Ch.  255  ;  9  S.  L.  701,  §.  9.  Horse  railroad,  in 
Boston,  of  the  Mt.  Washington  Avenue  Cor.,  may  be 
connected  with  and  worked  by. 

(May  12).     Ch.  336;  9   S.  L.   728,  §   3.     Boston,  Barre   and 

Gardner  R.  R.  Cor.  may  enter  on,  in  Worcester. 
§  4.  B.,  B.  &  G.  R.  R.  Co.  may  lease  its  road  to. 

1854—  (April    19).     Ch.   337;  10  S.  L.  187,   §§    2,   5.     Hopkinton 
Branch  R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on,  at  Cordaville. 
§  8.  H.  Br.  R.  R.  Co.  may  lease  its  railroad  to. 
§  9.  H.  Br.  R.  R.  Co.  may  transfer  property  and  franchise  to. 

1855— (May  19).  Ch.  400;  10  S.  L.  434,  §§  1,  2.  Crossing  of,  by 
the  Charles  River  R.  R.  Co.,  in  Brighton. 


310  Boston  and  Worcester  Railroad  Corporation. 

1857— (May  9).     Ch.  136  ;  10  S.  L.  686,  §  1.     May  change  location 

in  Brighton. 
§  2.  Such  location  to  be   within   one  year,  and  construction 

within  two  years.     [1859,  ch.   1  ;  10  S.  L.  841  ;  time 

extended  to  June  9,  1862.] 
§  3.  Change  not  to  impair  existing  rights  of  the  corporation  ; 

any  part  of  the  railroad  may  be  discontinued. 
§  4.  Powers  and  duties  as  to  new  location. 
§  5.  Damages  to  land-owners. 

1859— (Jan.  31).  Ch.  1  ;  10  S.  L.  841.  Time  for  locating,  con- 
structing and  completing  new  location  authorized  by 
1857,  ch.  136  ;  10  S.  L.  686,  extended  to  June  9,  1862. 

1860— (March  26).  Ch.  105  ;  11  S.  L.  60,  §  4.  Act  not  to  enlarge 
or  restrict  existing  rights  of  Providence  and  Worcester 
R.  R.  Co.  and  Worcester  and  Nashua  R.  R.  Co.  to  cross 
or  use  lands  or  tracks  of.  [1844,  ch.  89  ;  8  S.  L.  350. 
1845,  ch.  102  ;  8  S.  L.  440.] 

1863— (March  12).  Resolve,  ch.  32;  Acts  and  Res.  568.  I.  S. 
Withington,  trustee,  may  convey  land  in  Natick  to. 

1866— (March  12).  Ch.  71  ;  12  S.  L.  27,  §  1.  May  abandon  station 
in  Natick,  and  take  or  buy  land  for  a  new  one.  [1869. 
ch.  261 ;  12  S.  L.  738.] 

§  2.  Rights  and  duties  as  to  land  taken  or  bought. 

§  3.  Damages  to  land-owners. 

(May  3).  Ch.  214  ;  12  S.  L.  118,  §  1.  Waltham  and  Newton 
Street  R.  Co.  not  to  lay  track  and  rails  across  the  loca- 
tion and  tracks  of,  without  consent. 

(May  15).  Ch.  240 ;  12  S.  L.  129,  §  2.  Brookline  and  Back 
Bay  Street  R.  Co.  not  to  cross  at  grade,  but  by  a  bridge, 
the  tracks  of.  [1869,  ch.  165  ;  12  S.  L.  671  ;  restriction 
repealed  by  1870,  ch.  210  ;  12  S.  L.  973.] 

(May  28).  Ch.  278  :  12  S.  L.  143,  §  1.  May  purchase  lands, 
wharves,  docks  and  flats,  in  East  Boston,  and  railroads 
and  franchises  of  the  Grand  Junction  R.  R.  and  Depot 
Co.,  Union  R.  R.  Co.  or  of  East  Boston  Freight  R.  R. 
Co.     [1867,  ch.  342  ;  12  S.  L.  353  ;  change  of  location.] 


Boston  and  Worcester  Railroad  Corporation.  311 

§  2.  Other  railroad  corporations  may  within  three  years  join  in 
the  purchase  on  certain  terms  ;  the  purchasing  corpora- 
tions to  furnish  facilities  to  other  corporations  named. 

§  3.  If  not  purchasing  in  three  months,  then,  within  six  months, 
the  B.  &  W.  R.  R.  Co.  may  take  the  property  aforesaid, 
and  locate  and  construct  a  railroad  on  a  route  described, 
from  Brookline  to  East  Boston,  not  interfering  with  the 
rights  of  certain  other  railroad  corporations  named. 

§  4.  Persons,  corporations  and  parties  holding  property  in 
trust  may  sell  to. 

§  5.  Boston,  Hartford  and  Erie  R.  R.  Co.  may  construct  a  rail- 
road from  its  line  in  Newton  or  Brighton  to  Somerville, 
with  restrictions  as  to  taking  property  and  location 
described  in  this  act,  and  securing  compensation  to  the 
B.  &  W.  R.  R.  Co. 

§  6.  Location  of  B.  H.  &  E.  R.  R.  Co.  under  the  act,  to  be 
within  two-years,  and  construction  within  four  years. 
§§  7,  8.  Rights  and  remedies  under  the  act ;  damages  for  prop- 
erty taken ;  remedies  of  Fitchburg  R.  R.  Co.,  B.  &  W. 
R.  R.  Cor.  and  other  parties  not  to  be  impaired. 

§  9.  Act  not  to  be  construed  to  permit  applications  to  the 
supreme  judicial  court  in  certain  cases,  or  the  use  of  other 
roads.     [Act  amended  by  1867,  ch.  342  ;  12  S.  L.  353.] 

1867— (March  18).  Ch.  83;  12  S.  L.  206,  §  3.  Mansfield  and 
Framingham  R.  R.  Co.  and  the  B.  &  W.  R.  R.  Cor.  may 
enter  on  each  other. 
§  4.  M.  &  F.  R.  R.  Co.  may  cross  the  railroad  of  the  B.  &  W. 
R.  R.  Cor.  at  grade,  but  restricted  as  to  use  of  its  station 
buildings,  location  and  grounds. 

(April  25).  Ch.  170;  12  S.  L.  252,  §  14.  May  subscribe  to 
a  limited  amount  of  capital  stock  of  the  Marginal 
Freight  R.  Co. 

(May  24).  Ch.  270  ;.12  S.  L.  305,  §§  1-19.  Act  for  the  cor- 
porate union  of  the  Boston  and  Worcester  R.  R.  Cor. 
and  Western  R.  R.  Cor.,  under  the  name  of  the  Boston 
and  Albany  R.  R.  Co.,  with  various  provisions. 

(April  3).  Resolve,  ch.  24  ;  Acts  and  Res.  767.  Allowance  to 
B.  &  W.  R.  R.  Cor.  on  petition.  [1867,  ch.  310  ;  Acts 
and  Res.  703.] 


312  Boston  and  Worcester  Railroad  Corporation. 

1867— (June  1).  Ch.  310;  Acts  and  Res.  703.  Appropriation  for 
Resolve,  ch.  24 ;  1867,  Acts  and  Res.  767. 

(June  1).  Ch.  342  ;  12  S.  L.  353,  §  1.  May  vary  location  on 
Chelsea  creek  and  other  portion  of  railroad  authorized 
by  1866,  ch.  278  ;  12  S.  L.  143. 

§  2.  Eastern  R.  R.  may  locate  a  railroad  from  Chelsea  to 
Somerville,  upon  the  location  of  the  Grand  Junction  R. 
R.,  but  not  to  interfere  with  the  location  of  the  B.  &  W. 
R.  R.,  with  provision  as  to  respective  rights  of  the  E.  R. 
R.  Co.  and  B.  &  W.  R.  R.  Cor. 

§  3.  No  location  to  be  within  twenty  feet  of  Union  Park,  in 
Chelsea.     [1867,  ch.  270,  §  18  ;  12  S.  L.  305.] 

§  4.  As  to  lands  in  Somerville  taken  under  1866,  ch.  278 ;  12 
S.  L.  143,  and  tracks  of  Fitchburg  R.  R.,  and  connecting 
track  between  the  Boston  and  Lowell  R.  R.,  Fitchburg 
R.  R.,  and  Grand  Junction  R.  R.,  and  bridge  at  inter- 
section of  Boston  and  Lowell  R.  R. 

§  5.  Location  under  1866,  ch.  278 ;  12  S.  L.  143,  so  far  as 
inconsistent  with  this  act  void,  saving  remedies  of  Fitch- 
burg R.  R.  Co.  under  1856,  ch.  296  ;  10  S.  L.  604  ;  1857, 
ch.  128  ;  10  S.  L.  680,  and  1866,  ch.  278  ;  12  S.  L.  143. 

§  6.  B.  &  W.  R.  R.  and  Eastern  R.  R.  to  be  subject  to  general 
laws  in  the  exercise  of  the  powers  granted. 

§  7.  Both  corporations  may  make  locations  under  §§  1,  2, 
within  one  year. 

§  8.  Eastern  R.  R.  Co.  shall  widen  the  bridge  on  the  Salem 
turnpike  in  Chelsea,  in  manner  provided  and  expense  to 
be  shared  by  other  companies.  [Amended  by  1869,  ch. 
256  ;  12  S.  L.  733.] 

§  9.  Construction  of  act  as  to  Commonwealth's  flats  below 
high- water  mark  and  interference  with  navigation. 

1869— (May  10).  Ch.  256  ;  12  S.  L.  733,  §  1.  Eastern  R.  R.  Co.  to 
complete  by  October  1,  1869,  bridge  on  Salem  turnpike 
in  Chelsea,  required  by  1867,  ch.  342  ;  12  S.  L.  353. 

§  2.  Recovery  of  proportion  of  expense  of  Boston  and  Albany 
R.  R.  Co.  as  successors  of  B.  &  W.  R.  R.  Cor. 

§  3.  Penalty  on  Eastern  R.  R.  Co.  for  not  complying  with  §  1. 

See  Boston  and  Albany  R.  R.  Co. 

Brookline  Branch  R.  R.  * 

Millbury  Branch  R.  R. 

Milford  Branch  R.  R. 

Grand  Junction  R.  R.  and  Depot  Co. 


Milford  Branch  Railroad.  313 


BROCfKLnSTE    BRANCH   RAILROAD.. 

(NOT   A   CORPORATION,  BUT   A   BRANCH   OF   THE    BOSTON   AND    WORCESTER 

R.   R.    COR.) 

1832— (March  22).    Ch.  153  ;  7  S.  L.  274,  §  4.     Boston  and  Worces- 
ter R.  R.  Cor.  authorized  to  build  branches. 

1849—  (May  1).     Ch.  170;  9  S.  L.  69,  §  2.     Charles  River  Branch 
R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on,  in  Brookline. 

1851— (May  24).     Ch.  297  ;  9  S.  L.  397,  §  5.     Charles  River  R.  R. 
Co.  may  enter  on. 

See  Boston  and  Worcester  R.  R.  Cor. 


MTLLBURY   BBAJSTCH    RAILROAD. 
(NOT   A   CORPORATION,    BUT   A   BRANCH   OF   THE    BOSTON   AND  WORCESTER 

R.    R.    COR.) 

1832— (March  22).  Ch.  153  ;  7  S.  L.  274,  §  4.  Boston  and  Worces- 
ter R.  R.  Cor.  authorized  to  build  branches. 

1851— (May  7).  Ch.  113;  9  S.  L.  300,  §  2.  Millbury  and  South- 
bridge  R.  R.  Co.  may  construct  a  road  from. 

1870— (May  20).  Ch.  269  ;  12  S.  L.  1001,  §  2.  Grafton  and  Mill- 
bury  R.  R.  Co.  may  build  a  road  to  the  station  of,  in 
Armory  village  in  Milford. 

See  Boston  and  Worcester  R.  R.  Cor. 


MILFORD    BBANgH    RAILROAD. 

(NOT   A   CORPORATION,    BUT   A   BRANCH    OF   THE   BOSTON   AND  WORCESTER 

R.    R.    COR.) 

1832— (March  22).     Ch.  153  ;  7  S.  L.  274,  §  4.     Boston  and  Worces- 
ter R.  R.  Co.  authorized  to  build  branches. 

1855— (May  2).     Ch.  269  ;  10  S.  L.  371,   §   2.     Milford  and  Woon- 
socket  R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on,  at  Milford. 

1867— (May  9).     Ch.  225  ;  12  S.  L.  277,  §  2.     Hopkinton  and  Mil- 
ford R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on,  at  Milford. 

See  Boston  and  Worcester  R.  R.  Cor. 

40 


314  Western  Railroad  Corporation. 


WESTERN   RAILROAD    CORPORATION. 

1833— (March  15).     Ch.  116  ;  7  S.  L.  344.     Original  charter. 

§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers;  location  from  the  western  ter- 
minus of  the  Boston  and  Worcester  R.  R.  (Worcester) 
to  the  Connecticut  River  at  Springfield,  and  thence  to 
western  boundary  of  the  state,  towards  the  Hudson 
River,  with  right  to  take  land,  and  liability  for  damages. 

[Location,  changed,  enlarged,  or  extended. 
1836,  ch.  132;  7  S.  L.  645.    Purchase  of  the  West  Stockbridge  R.  R. 

1836,  ch.  236 ;  7  S.  L.  697.    As  to  Pittsfield  and  West  Stockbridge  R.  R. 

1837,  ch.  162;  7  S.  L.  785.    Purchase  of  part  of  Berkshire  R.  R. 

1846,  ch.  233 ;  8  S.  L.  650.    Branch  from  West  Brookfield  to  New  Braintree  and 

Barre. 
1855,  ch.  347 ;  10  S.  L.  410.    Corporate  union  with  the  Albany  and  West  Stock- 
bridge  R.  R.  Co.  and  the  Hudson  and  Boston  R.  R.  Co. 

1866,  ch.  126 ;  12  S.  L.    52.    Passenger  station  at  Pittsfield. 

1867,  ch.  270 ;  12  S.  L.  305.    Extension  to  Boston  if  consolidation  with  Boston 

and  Worcester  R.  R.  Cor.  is  not  effected.] 

§  2.  Capital  stock  not  to  be  less  than  10,000  ($1,000,000)  nor 
more  than  20,000  ($2,000,000)  shares,  with  mode  of 
subscription,  preference  of  stockholders  of  Boston  and 
Worcester  R.  R.  Cor.,  first  meeting,  choice  of  directors, 
president,  clerk  and  treasurer. 

[Additions  to  capital  stock. 

1836,  ch.  131 ;    7  S.  L.  644.  $1,000,000. 

1845,  ch.  210 ;    8  S.  L.  498.  By  amount  equal  to  sinking  funds. 

1847,  ch.  261 ;     8  S.  L.  820.  $1,600,000. 

1848,  ch.  282;    8  S.  L.  985.  $1,000,000. 

1866,  ch.  300 ;  12  S.  L.  155.    $3,850,000 ;  making  in  all  $10,000,000. 

1867,  ch.  270 ;  12  S.  L.  305.    $5,000,000  if  extended  to  Boston  and  not  consol- 

idated as  Boston  and  Albany  R.  R.  Co.] 

§  3.  Powers   of    president   and   directors ;    assessments   upon 

shares. 
§  4.  Tolls,  and  reduction  thereof  by  the  legislature. 
§  5.  Toll-houses. 

§  6.  Power  to  construct  branches,  and  particularly  one  in  the 
valley  of  Connecticut  River,  to  southern  line  of  the  state 
in  the  direction  of  Hartford  to  unite  with  a  connecting 
road.     [1846,  ch.  233  ;  8  S.  L.  650.] 
§§  7,  8.  Damages  to  land-owners  and  parties  under  disability. 

§  9.  Malicious  injuries  to  railroad  and  property. 
§  10.  Annual  meeting  on  first  Monday  of  June,  right  of  voting, 
and  special  meetings.     [1836,  ch.  131  ;   7  S.  L.  644  ; 
changed  to  second  Wednesday  of  February.] 
§  11.  Construction  of  railroad  across  private  and  public  ways. 


Western  Railroad  Corporation.  315 

§  12.  Organization  and  location  to  be  by.  Dec.  1,  1838,  and 
construction  from  Worcester  to  Connecticut  River  by 
Dec.  1,  1839.  [1838,  ch.  41 ;  8  S.  L.  21 ;  extends  time 
for  location  of  parts  of  road.] 

§  13.  Bridges  over  public  and  private  ways. 

§  14.  Commonwealth  may  purchase  on  certain  terms  [1836, 
ch.  131  ;  7  S.  L.  644.  1838,  ch.  9  ;  8  S.  L.  5.  1839, 
ch.  70,  §  5  ;  8  S.  L.  103.  1866,  ch.  297,  §  4 ;  12  S.  L. 
155.]  ;  annual  report  to  the  legislature  ;  books  open  to 
inspection. 

§  15.  Construction  of  bridge  across  the  Connecticut  River  at 
Springfield,  with  restrictions  as  to  use. 

1836— (April  4).     Ch.  131 ;  7  S.  L.  644,  §  1.     May  increase  capital 
stock  by  $1,000,000. 
§  2.  Subscription  by  the  Commonwealth  for  10,000  shares  on 
certain  conditions. 

[Other  provisions  concerning  the  Commonwealth's  interest  or  loan  of  credit. 


7  S.  L.  788.  Issue  of  scrip  for  Commonwealth's  subscription. 

8  S.  L.     5.  Issue  of  scrip  in  aid  of. 
8  S.  L.    98.  Sinking  fund. 

8  S.  L.  824.  "          " 

8  S.  L.  103.  Issue  of  scrip  in  aid  of. 

8S.  L.  235.  "      "     "     "    "    " 

8  S.  L.  324.  Sale  of  scrip  issued  under  1837,  ch.  172 ;  7  S.  L.  788. 

8  S.  L.  498.  May  take  its  proportion  of  new  stock. 

8  S.  L.  508.  May  sell  new  stock. 

8  S.  L.  820.  May  take  new  stock  or  sell  rights. 

8  S.  L.  985.  May  sell  rights  to  new  stock. 

9  S.  L.  201.  Income  of  sinking  fund. 

9  S.  L.  400.  As  to  commissioners  of  sinking  fund  and  convey- 


1837,  ch.  172 

1838,  ch.  9 

1839,  ch.  50 
1847,  ch.  266 
1839,  ch.  70 
1841,  ch.  131 

1844,  ch.  33 

1845,  ch.  210 
1845,  ch.  230 

1847,  ch.  261 

1848,  ch.  282 

1850,  ch.  189 

1851,  ch.  300 

ances  to  them. 
1858,  ch.  100 ;  10  S.  L.  815.    Investment  of  sinking  fund. 
1861,  ch.  193;  11  S.  L.  225.  "  "        "  " 

1861,  ch.  193 ;  11  S.  L.  225.    Cancellation  of  redeemed  bonds. 

1864,  ch.  313 ;  11  S.  L.  603.    Dividends  on  7,716  shares  of  Commonwealth  to  be 

sinking  fund  to  redeem  bounty  fund. 

1865,  ch.  122 ;  11  S.  L.  657.    Appropriation  of  dividends  to  payment  of  war  debt. 

1866,  ch.  300 ;  12  S.  L.  155.    Mode  of  taking  new  stock. 

1867,  ch.  270 ;  12  S.  L.  305,  §  9.    Commissioner  of  sinking  fund. 

1868,  ch.  319 ;  12  S.  L.  560.    $2,000,000  new  scrip  to  redeem  former  issue. 
1872,  Resolve,  ch.  8 ;  Acts  and  Res.  342.    Transfer  to  war  loan  sinking  fund.] 

§  3.  Annual  meeting  changed  to  second  Wednesday  of  Febru- 
ary ;  three  of  the  nine  directors  to  be  chosen  by  the 
legislature.  [1839,  ch.  70,  §  6 ;  8  S.  L.  103;  four 
directors  to  be  chosen  by  the  legislature.  1841,  ch.  131 ; 
8  S.  L.  235;  vacancies  how  filled.  1867,  ch.  270;  12 
S.  L.  305  ;  five  directors  on  behalf  of  State.] 


316  Western  Railroad  Corporation. 

1836— (April  5).     Ch.   132 ;  7  S.  L.   645,  §   5.     May  enter  on  the 
West  Stockbridge  R.  R. 
§  2.  Ma}r  assume  and  purchase  the  W.  S.  R.  R. 

(April  15).  Ch.  236  ;  7  S.  L.  697,  §  6.  Act  incorporating  the 
Pittsfield  and  West  Stockbridge  R.  R.  Co.  to  be  void  if 
the  W.  R.  R.  is  finally  located  through  Pittsfield. 

(April  16).  Resolve,  ch.  102 ;  Resolves,  422.  Treasurer  of 
the  Commonwealth  authorized  to  borrow  money,  not 
exceeding  $100,000,  to  carry  out  the  provisions  of  §  2, 
ch.  131 ;  7  S.  L.  644. 

1837 — (April  13).  Resolve,  ch.  76  ;  Resolves,  561.  Compensation  of 
state  directors.  [Repealed  by  1845,  Resolve,  ch.  107 ; 
Acts  and  Res.  625.] 

(April  13).  Ch.  162  ;  7  S.  L.  785,  §§  2,  4.  May  purchase  the 
part  of  the  Berkshire  R.  R.,  north  of  its  union  with  the 
B.  R.  R.  in  West  Stockbridge. 

§  8.  May  locate  over  any  part  of  route  of  B.  R.  R.  before  its 
construction. 

(April  15).  Ch.  172  ;  7  S.  L,  788,  §§  1-6.  Act  providing  for* 
payment  of  the  Commonwealth's  subscription  to  the 
stock  of,  by  issue  of  scrip.  [1836,  ch.  131  ;  7  S.  L.  644. 
1842,  Resolve,  ch.  75  ;  Acts  and  Res.  566.  1844,  ch.  6  ; 
Acts  and  Res.  153.     1844,  ch.  33  ;  8  S.  L.  324.] 

1838— (Feb.  21).  Ch.  9  ;  8  S.  L.  5,  §§  1-5.  Issue  of  Common- 
wealth's scrip  to  the  amount  of  $2,100,000  in  aid  of,  on 
conditions  prescribed.  [1839,  ch.  70 ;  8  S.  L.  103. 
1841,  ch.  131  ;  8  S.  L.  235.  1868,  ch.  319  ;  12  S.  L.  560.] 
§  6.  Right  of  Commonwealth  to  purchase  not  impaired.  [1839. 
ch.  70 ;  8  S.  L.  103.] 

(March  10).  Resolve,  ch.  33;  Resolves,  664.  P.  Hubbard 
authorized  to  convey  land  in  Springfield  to. 

(March  17).  Ch.  41  ;  8  S.  L.  21.  Time  for  location  between 
Seven  Mile  River  in  Brookfield  and  Connecticut  River, 
extended  nine  months,  and  for  that  west  of  the  east 
bank  of  the  latter  river,  to  Dec.  1,  1839. 

1839— (March  13).  Ch.  50  ;  8  S.  L.  98,  §§  1-5.  Provisions  concern- 
ing sinking  fund.  [1847,  ch.  266  ;  8  S.  L.  824  ;  repeal 
of  inconsistent  provisions  of  §  3.] 


Western  Railroad  Corporation.  317 

1839— (March  23).  Ch.  70 ;  8  S.  L.  103,  §§  1-5.  Issue  of  scrip  by 
the  Commonwealth  to  the  amount  of  $1,200,000  in  aid 
of,  on  conditions  prescribed. 

§  5.  Concerning  purchase  of  railroad  by  the  Commonwealth. 

§  6.  Four  directors  to  be  chosen  annually  by  the  legislature. 

(April  2).  Ch.  78  ;  Acts  and  Res.  33.  Moiety  of  proceeds  of 
certain  sales  of  public  lands  appropriated  to  sinking  fund 
under  1837,  ch.  172  ;  7  S.  L.  788. 

(April  5).  Ch.  101  ;  8  S.  L.  116,  §  3.  Hartford  and  Spring- 
field R.  R.  Co.  may  unite  its  track  with,  near  the  Con- 
necticut River,  and  cross. 

1840— (March  20).  Ch.  50 ;  8  S.  L.  167,  §  5.  Location  and  rights 
of,  not  to  be  affected  by  act  making  a  corporate  union 
of  the  West  Stockbridge  R.  R.  Cor.  and  the  Hudson  and 
Berkshire  R.  R.  Co. 

1841 — (Jan.  26).  Resolve,  ch.  3  ;  Acts  and  Res.  411.  Provision  for 
payment  of  five  certificates  of  scrip  issued  in  aid  of. 

(March  18).  Ch.  131  ;  8  S.  L.  235,  §§  1-4.  Issue  of  scrip  by 
the  Commonwealth  to  the  amount  of  $700,000  in  aid  of, 
on  conditions  prescribed. 

§  5.  Vacancy  in  state  directors  occurring  during  recess  of  the 
legislature,  to  be  filled  by  the  governor  and  council. 

§  6.  Act  to  take  effect  on  performance  of  conditions. 

1842— (March  1).  Ch.  41  ;  8  S.  L.  249,  §§  1,  3.  Northampton  and 
Springfield  R.  R.  Co.  may  unite  its  track  with,  easterly 
of  the  depot  in  Springfield.    [1844,  ch.  34  ;  8  S.  L.  325.] 

(March  3).  Ch.  69  ;  8  S.  L.  257,  §§  1,  3.  North  Adams  and 
Pittsfield  R.  R.  Co.  may  unite  its  track  with,  in  Pittsfield. 

(March  3).  Ch.  80;  Acts  and  Res.  533.  Appropriation  of 
sinking  fund  under  1837,  ch.  172,  §  4;  7  S.  L.  788,  to 
purchase  of  scrip  issued  under  said  act.  [Repealed, 
1845,  ch.  72  ;  Acts  and  Res.  425.] 

(March  3).  Resolve,  ch.  75  ;  Acts  and  Res.  566.  Treasurer 
of  the  Commonwealth  authorized  to  borrow  in  anticipa- 
tion of  sales  of  scrip  under  1837,  ch.  172  ;  7  S.  L.  788.] 


318  Western  Railroad  Corporation. 

1843— (March  24).  Resolve,  ch.  66  ;  Acts  and  Res.  81.  Duties  of 
the  state  directors  of,  in  reducing  expenses  and  acting 
at  meetings. 

(March  24).  Resolve,  ch.  78  :  Acts  and  Res.  86.  Compensa- 
tion of  W.  Jackson  as  director  of. 

1844 — (Feb.  5).  Ch.  6  :  Acts  and  Res.  153.  Appropriation  of  cer- 
tain money  to  sinking  fund  under  1837,  ch.  172,  §  4; 
7  S.  L.  788,  and  1842,  ch.  80  ;  Acts  and  Res.  533. 

(Feb.  23).  Ch.  33  ;  8  S.  L.  324.  Authorizes  sale  of  unsold 
scrip  issued  under  1837,  ch.  172  ;  7  S.  L.  788. 

(Feb.  23).  Ch.  34;  8  S.  L.  325,  §  1.  Northampton  and 
Springfield  R.  R.  Co.  may  unite  with,  at  Springfield,  not 
however  so  as  to  incommode  or  interfere  with.  [1842, 
ch.  41,  §  3  ;  8  S.  L.  249.] 

(March  12).  Ch.  89;  8  S.  L.  350,  §  1.  Providence  and 
Worcester  R.  R.  Co.  to  construct  from  a  point  on,  at 
Worcester. 

1845— (Feb.  10).  Ch.  33  ;  Acts  and  Res.  410.  Election  of  state 
directors,  vacancies  and  removals. 

(Feb.  24).  Resolve,  ch.  43  ;  Acts  and  Res.  600.  Compensa- 
tion of  J.  W.  Lincoln  as  director. 

(Feb.  26).     Ch.  72;  Acts  and  Res.  425,  §  1.     Repeals  1842, 

ch.  80  ;  Acts  and  Res.  533,  as  to  sinking  fund. 
§  2.  Prescribes  mode  of  investment  of  said  sinking  fund. 

(March  22).  Resolve,  ch.  107  ;  Acts  and  Res.  625.  Repeal- 
ing Resolve  of  1837,  ch.  76,  Resolves  561,  as  to  com- 
pensation of  directors. 

(March  25).  Ch.  195  ;  8  S.  L.  487.  May  enter  on  and  use 
Boston  and  Worcester  R.  R.  at  junction  at  Worcester, 
on  certain  conditions. 

(March  25).  Ch.  210;  8  S.L.498,  §  1.  May  increase  capital 
stock  to  amount  paid,  or  to  be  paid,  into  its  sinking  funds. 

§  2.  Appropriation  of  proceeds  of  said  shares. 

§  3.  Preference  of  Commonwealth  and  other  stockholders,  in 
taking  the  new  shares. 

§  4.  Payment  by  the  Commonwealth  for  new  shares  taken  by 
it.     [1845,  ch.  230  ;  8  S.  L.  508.] 


Western  Railroad  Corporation.  319 

1845—  (March  26).  Ch.  230;  8  S.  L.  508.  Sale  by  the  Common- 
wealth of  its  new  stock  issued  under  1845,  ch.  210 ;  8 
S.  L.  498. 

1846— (Feb.  12).  Ch.  25  ;  8  S.  L.  529.  Agawam  Bank  to  be  located 
near. 

(April  16).  Ch.  233  ;  8  S.  L.  650,  §  1.  May,  on  constructing 
a  branch  from  the  main  road  at  West  Brookfield  to  New 
Braintree,  extend  the  same  to  Barre  by  one  of  two 
routes. 

§  2.  May  take  or  purchase  real  estate  therefor. 

§  3.  Location  of  branch  to  be  within  one  year,  and  construction 
within  two  years. 

1847— (March  20).  Ch.  99;  8  S.  L.  733,  §  4.  Stockbridge  and 
Pittsfield  R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on,  in  Pittsfield. 

(April  24).  Ch.  261 ;  8  S.  L.  820,  §  1.  May  increase  capital 
stock  by  $1,600,000. 

§  2.  Proceeds  of  said  shares,  how  to  be  expended  and  appro- 
priated. 

§  3.  Commonwealth  and  other  stockholders  to  have  preference 
in  sale  thereof. 

§  4.  Mode  of  taking  new  shares  by  the  Commonwealth,  and 
sale  of  its  rights  thereto 

(April  26).  Ch.  266;  8  S.  L.  824,  §§  1,  2.  Investment  of 
sinking  fund  and  repeal  of  inconsistent  provisions  of 
1839,  ch.  50,  §  3  ;  8  S.  L.  98. 

(April  26).  Ch.  272  ;  8  S.  L.  827,  §  1.  Berkshire  R.  R.  Co. 
may  extend  to,  and  connect  with,  in  West  Stockbridge, 
near  the  state  line. 

1848— (April  10).  Ch.  100;  8  S.  L.  894,  §  4.  New  London,  Will- 
imantic  and  Palmer  R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on,  in  Palmer. 

(April  22).  Ch.  172;  8  S.  L.  925,  §  4.  Pittsfield  and  New 
Haven  R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on,  in  Pittsfield. 

(May  9).  Ch.  282 ;  8  S.  L.  985,  §  1.  May  increase  capital 
stock  by  $1,000,000,  with  a  proviso  as  to  branch  rail- 
roads. 

§  2.  Proceeds  of  new  stock,  how  to  be  expended  and  appro- 
priated. 


320  Western  Railroad  Corporation. 

§  3.  Private  stockholders  entitled  to  preference  in  new  stock. 
§  4.  Rights  of  Commonwealth  to  new  stock  to  be  sold. 

1848— (May  10).  Ch.  303;  8  S.  L.  999,  §  3.  Laying  of  pipes  of 
Springfield  Aqueduct  Co.  upon  lands  of.  [1870,  ch. 
138  ;  12  S.  L.  934.] 

(May  10).  Ch.  307 ;  8  S.  L.  1002,  §  9.  Troy  and  Greenfield 
R.  R.  Co.  to  purchase  assignment  of  lease  and  contract 
of  transportation  made  between  W.  R.  R.  Cor.  and  Pitts- 
field  and  North  Adams  R.  R.  Cor.,  on  Jan.  30,  1846, 
with  provisos. 

(May  10).  Resolve,  ch.  72  ;  Acts  and  Res.  838.  Payment  of 
notes  of  the  Commonwealth  to. 

1849— (May  1).     Ch.  189  ;  9  S.  L.  81,  §§  3,  4.     Indian  Orchard  R. 
R.  Co.  may  unite  with,  and  enter  on,  in  Springfield. 
§  8.  I.  O.  R.  R.  Co.  may  transfer  property  and  franchise  to. 

(May  2).  Ch.  232;  9  S.  L.  113,  §§  2,4.  Springfield  and 
Longmeadow  R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on,  in  Springfield. 

(May  2).  Resolve,  ch.  113  ;  Acts  and  Res.  233,  §§  1-3.  Re- 
lease of  the  title  of  the  Commonwealth  to  certain  land 
of  Norwich  and  Worcester  R.  R.,  in  Worcester,  to. 

1850— (April  13).  Ch.  189;  9  S.  L.  201.  Income  of  the  stock 
sinking  fund  hereafter  to  be  paid  into  the  treasur}r  and 
appropriated  to  the  current  expenses  of  the  Common- 
wealth. 

1851— (May  24).  Resolve,  ch.  251 ;  Acts  and  Res.  748,  §  3.  Ap- 
propriation of  the  surplus  of  the  sinking  fund  of. 

(May  24).  Ch.  277  ;  9  S.  L.  378,  §  2.  Amherst  and  Belcher- 
town  R.  R.  Co.  may  cross  at  Palmer. 

(May  24).  Ch.  300;  9  S.  L.  400.  Commissioners  of  the 
sinking  fund  of,  to  have  perpetual  succession  in  law ; 
and  conveyances  and  mortgages  to  them  to  be  deemed 
to  convey  the  fee  to  them  and  their  successors. 

(May  24).  Ch.  314;  9  S.  L.  403,  §  2.  Swift  River  R.  R. 
Co.  may  cross,  at  Palmer. 

(May  24).  Ch.  326  ;  9  S.  L.  408,  §§  2,  7.  Ware  River  R.  R. 
Co.  may  cross  and  enter  on,  and  connect  its  tracks  with, 
by  consent. 


Western  Railroad  Corporation.  321 

1852— (April  27).  Ch.  155  ;  9  S.  L.  494,  §  2.  Grey  Lock  R.  R.  Co. 
may  cross,  at  Pittsfield. 

(May  3).  Ch.  176 ;  9  S.  L.  507,  §  7.  Barre  and  North 
Brookfield  R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on. 

(May  20).  Ch.  276  ;  9  S.  L.  546,  §  4.  Hampden  R.  R.  Co. 
may  enter  on,  at  Westfield. 

(May  22).  Ch.  315  ;  9  S.  L.  561,  §§  1,  2.  Northampton  and 
Westfield  R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on,  at  Westfield,  but  not 
to  interfere  with  depot  buildings  of. 

}854—  (April  13).  Ch.  300;  Acts  and  Res.  217.  Transfer  to  the 
school  fund  of  part  of  the  Commonwealth's  shares  in. 

(April  18).  Ch.  33  ;  Acts  and  Res.  242.  Interest  on  notes 
and  bonds  for  sale  of  lands  in  Maine,  to  be  considered 
income  of  the  sinking  fund. 

1855— (May  15).  Ch.  347;  10  S.  L.  410,  §  1.  May  form  corporate 
union  with  the  Albany  and  West  Stockbridge  R.  R.  Co. 
and  the  Hudson  and  Boston  R.  R.  Co.  (a  New  York 
corporation)  under  the  name  of  the  Boston  and  Albany 
R.  R.  Cor.  [1869,  ch.  461,  §  5  ;  12  S.  L.  850.] 
§  2.  Powers  and  liabilities  of  new  corporation ;  the  original 
corporations  not  to  be  released  from  existing  liabilities. 

(May  21).  Ch.  456  ;  10  S.  L.  468,  §  1.  May  issue  bonds  to 
the  amount  of  $1,500,000,  and  mortgage  the  railroad  to 
secure  the  same.  [1859,  ch.  192  ;  10  S.  L.  909  ;  repeals 
the  power  to  mortgage.] 

§  2.  Denomination,  time  of  payment,  and  transfer  of  the  bonds. 

1856 — (May  3).  .  Resolve,  ch.  41 ;  Acts  and  Res.  271.  Concerning 
the  state  treasurer  acting  in  relation  to  sinking  fund,  in 
reference  to  a  mortgage  of  N.  Capen. 

(May  16).  Ch.  168  ;  10  S.  L.  549,  §  2.  Springfield  and  Farm- 
ington  Valley  R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on,  in  Springfield, 
with  the  right  to  lay  certain  tracks  on  the  W.  R.  R.  from 
the  junction  in  West  Springfield,  to  the  depot  in  Spring- 
field, and  to  use  the  same,  and  the  bridge  of  the  W. 
R.  R.  Cor. 

1857— (May  20).     Ch.  197;   Acts  and   Res.   534.     Payment  of  the 
Commonwealth's  subscription  ;  appropriation  of  the  resi- 
due of  sinking  fund  to  payment  of  public  debt. 
41 


322  Western  Railroad  Corporation. 

1858— (March  26).     Ch.   100;  10   S.  L.  815,   §   1.     Investment  of 
sinking  funds.     [1861,  ch.  193  ;  11  S.  L.  225.] 
§  2.  Commissioners  to  collect  overdue  loans. 

(March  27).  Ch.  158;  Acts  and  Res.  128,  §  9.  Value  of 
shares  of  the  Commonwealth  in,  and  how  to  be  estimated 
by  the  state  auditor.  [Repealed  b}-  1867,  ch.  178  ;  Acts 
and  Res.  596.] 

1859— (Feb.  7).  Resolve,  ch.  2;  Acts  and  Res.  435.  Treasurer  of 
the  Commonwealth  may  borrow  from  the  sinking  fund  of. 

(April  5).  Ch.  192  ;  10  S.  L.  909.  Repeal  of  authority  under 
1855,  ch.  456  ;  10  S.  L.  468,  to  mortgage  railroad  to 
secure  bonds. 

(April  6).  Ch.  242  ;  10  S.  L.  922.  Hampshire  and  Hampden 
R.  R.  Co.,  and  the  W.  R.  R.  Cor.,  to  furnish  each  other 
such  facilities  of  transportation  as  are  furnished  to  other 
companies  named,  with  a  penalty  for  a  wilful  violation 
of  the  act. 

1861— (April  10).     Ch.  193;  11  S.  L.  225,  §§  1,  2.     Cancellation  of 
redeemed  bonds  of  the  Commonwealth. 
§§  3,  4.  Investment  of  sinking  fund. 

1863— (April  14).  Ch.  152;  11  S.  L.  401,  §  2.  Southbridge  and 
Palmer  R.  R.  Co.  may  connect  with,  at  Palmer,  not 
interfering  with  depot  arrangements  of. 

1864^(May  14).  Ch.  313  ;  11  S.  L.  603,  §  3.  Dividends  on  7,716 
shares  held  by  Commonwealth  to  be  part  of  sinking  fund 
for  redemption  of  Bounty  Fund.  [1865,  ch.  122  ;  11  S. 
L.  657.] 

1865— (April  1).  Ch.  122;  11  S.  L.  657,  §  3.  Appropriation  of 
the  dividends  of,  not  required  under  1864,  ch.  313  ;  11 
S.  L.  603,  to  the  redemption  of  War  Fund.  [1872, 
Resolve,  ch.  8  ;  Acts  and  Res.  342.] 

1866— (April  7).     Ch.  126  ;  12  S.  L.  52,  §§   1,3.     Location  of  West 
street,  in  Pittsfield,  to  be  changed  so  as  to  pass  under, 
and  at  a  different  point. 
§  4.  Land  damages  and  expenses. 


Western  Railroad  Coi-poration.  323 

§  5.  Required  to  join  with  the  Stockbridge  and  Pittsfield  R.  R. 
Cor.,  and  the  Pittsfield  and  North  Adams  R.  R.  Co.,  in  a 
passenger  station  at  Pittsfield,  at  present  crossing  of 
West  street,  with  authority  to  take  land. 

§  6.  Passenger  station  house  to  be  erected  and  kept  in  repair 
by  W.  R.  R.  Cor. ;  rent  to  be  paid  by  the  S.  &  P.  R.  R. 
Co.,  and  expense  of  tracks  to  be  paid  by  the  corpo- 
rations requiring  them. 

§  7.  Time  for  making  said  alterations. 

1866— (April  23).     Ch.  179  ;  12  S.  L.  85.  §  2.     Monson  Granite  Co. 
may  connect  a  railway  track  with. 

(May  25).  Resolve,  ch.  90;  Acts  and  Res.  319.  Duty  and 
annual  report  of  state  directors,  and  the  ineligibility  of 
stockholders  and  employes,  as  such. 

(May  30).  Ch.  300  ;  12  S.  L.  155.  Increase  of  capital  stock  by 
$3,850,000,  making  $10,000,000  of  entire  capital  stock, 
with  provision  as  to  appropriation  of  $1,850,000  to  con- 
struction of  bridge  over  Hudson  River,  completion  of 
double  track  within  two  years,  and  equipment,  and  lim- 
iting issue  to  18,500  shares,  prior  to  Jan.  1,  1867. 

§  2.  Commonwealth  and  other  stockholders  entitled  to  prefer- 
ence as  to  new  stock. 

§  3.  Method  in  which  shares  in  new  stock  ma}7  be  taken  by  the 
Commonwealth. 

§  4.  Right  of  Commonwealth  to  purchase  the  road  not  im- 
paired. 

§  5.  Equal  facilities  to  be  given  to  connecting  railroad  com- 
panies. 

1867— (March  16).     Ch.  76  ;  12  S.  L.  202,  §  4.     Ware  River  R.  R. 
Co.  may  enter  on,  with  consent. 
§  7.   W.  R.  R.  Co.  may  lease  its  road  to. 

(April  25).  Ch.  170;  12  S.  L.  252,  §  14.  May  subscribe  to 
the  stock  of  the  Marginal  Freight  R.  Co.  to  a  limited 
extent. 

(April  26).  Ch.  178;  Acts  and  Res.  596.  Value  of  the 
shares  of  the  Commonwealth  in,  to  be  estimated  at  their 
market  value. 


324  Boston  and  Albany  Railroad  Company. 

1867— (May  24).  Ch.  270;  12  S.  L.  305,  §§  1-20.  Act  for  the 
corporate  union  of  the  Boston  and  Worcester  R.  R.  and 
the  Western  R.  R.  corporations  under  the  name  of  the 
Boston  and  Albany  R.  R.  Co.,  with  various  provisions 
to  effect  the  same ;  and  for  an  extension  to  Boston,  if 
consolidation  is  not  effected. 

1868— (June  8).  Ch.  319  ;  12  S.  L.  560,  §  1.  State  scrip  to  amount 
of  $2,000,000  to  be  issued  to  redeem  scrip  issued  in  aid 
of  W.  R.  R.  Cor.  under  acts  of  1838,  ch.  9  ;  8  S.  L.  5  ; 
1839,  ch.  70  ;  8  S.  L.  103,  and  1841,  ch.  131  ;  8  S.  L. 
235. 

§  2.  Conditions  and  requisites  of  the  new  scrip. 
§§  3,  4.  Disposition  of  the  scrip  and  surplus  proceeds. 

§  5.  Securities  given  for  previous  scrip  to  apply  to  this  issue. 

§  6.  Act  not  to  take  effect  without  consent  and  guaranty  or 
other  security  of  Boston  and  Albany  R.  R.  Co. 

§  7.  Cancellation  of  surrendered  scrip. 

§  8..  Compensation  of  commissioners  of  sinking  fund. 

See  Boston  and  Worcester  R.  R.  Cor. 
Boston  and  Albany  R.  R.  Co. 


BOSTON    AND    ALBANY    EAILBOAD    COMPANY. 

1867— (May  24).  Ch.  270  ;  12  S.  L.  305,  §  1.  Corporate  union  of 
the  Boston  and  Worcester  R.  R.  Cor.  and  the  Western 
R.  R.  Cor. ;  mode  of  fixing  the  terms  of  union  in  case 
of  disagreement. 

[Location,  see  Boston  and  Worcester  R.  R.  Cor.  and  Western  R.  R.  Cor. 
1867,  ch.  270 ;  12  S.  L.  305.    Extension  to  deep  water  in  Boston. 
1869,  ch.  461 ;  12  S.  L.  850. 

1869,  ch.  264 ;  12  S.  L.  740.    Passenger  station  and  location  in  Worcester. 
1871,  ch.  343 ;  Acts  and  Res.  673,  "  "        "  "         "  "      ' 

1869,  ch.  440 ;  12  S.  L.  835.    Passenger  station  in  Springfield. 
1869,  ch.  461 ;  12  S.  L.  850.    Corporate  union  with  Albany  and  West  Stock- 
bridge  R.  R.  Co.  and  the  Hudson  and  Boston  R.  R.  Co. 
1869,  ch.  461 ;  12  S.  L.  850.    Purchase  or  lease  of  other  railroads. 
1873,  ch.  293 ;  Acts  and  Res.  736.    Change  in  Russell  and  Montgomery. 
1873,  ch.  357;  Acts  and  Res.  879.    In  Somerville,  Charlestown  and  Boston.] 

[Capital  stock,  see  Boston  and  Worcester  R.  R.  Cor.  and  Western  R.  R.  Cor. 
Additions  to  capital  stock. 

1867,  ch.  270 ;  12  S.  L.  305.    $3,000,000,  and  in  a  certain  event  $5,000,000. 
1869,  ch.  461 ;  12  S.  L.  850.    $5,000,000,  and  in  a  certain  event  $3,000,000  more. 
1873,  ch.  357;  Acts  and  Res.  879.    For  a  change  of  location  in  Somerville, 
Charlestown  and  Boston.] 


Boston  and  Albany  Railroad  Company.  325 

§§  2,  3.  If  B.  &  W.  R.  R.  Co.  refuses  to  unite,  the  W.  R.  R.  Cor. 
required  before  May  1,  1868,  to  establish  a  terminal 
depot  in  Boston,  and  authorized  to  extend  its  road  from 
Worcester  to  Boston,  or  complete  a  line  from  Albany  to 
Boston  by  purchase  or  consolidation. 
§  4.  Powers  and  liabilities  of  the  new  corporation,  and  of  the 

original  corporations  forming  it. 
§  5.  First  meeting  of  new  corporation,  voting  and  officers. 
§  6.  Continuance  of  original  companies  for  certain  purposes. 
§  7.  New  corporation  to  be  called  the  Boston  and  Albany  R. 
R.  Co.,  with  power  to  take  and  hold  additional  lands  for 
depots,  to  have  capital  stock  equal  to  that  of  both  origi- 
nal corporations,  and  to  increase  the  same  by  $3,000,000. 
§  8.  Time  and  place  of  annual  meeting  to  be  fixed  by  the  by- 
laws ;  number  of  directors  not  to  exceed  thirteen,  five  of 
whom  to  be  chosen  by  the  state ;  present  directors  to 
continue  during  their  terms,  and  vacancies  to  be  filled  as 
provided. 
§  9.  Treasurers  of  the  Commonwealth  and  of  the  corporation, 
to  be  commissioners  of  sinking  fund. 

§  10.  If  W.  R.  R.  Cor.,  or  B.  &  A.  R.  R.  Cor.,  make  a  terminal 
depot  in  Boston  by  approach  over  another  road,  au- 
thority given  to  connect  with  the  same. 

§11.  Crossing  of  navigable  water  to  be  with  approval  of  harbor 
commissioners. 

§  12.  W.  R.  R.  Cor.,  if  connecting  its  existing  line  with  the  ter- 
minal depot  in  Boston,  without  a  consolidation  with 
another  company,  shall  on  Dec.  1,  1867,  assume  the 
name  of  the  Boston  and  Albany  R.  R.  Co.,  and  may 
increase  capital  stock  by  $5,000,000. 

§  13.  Notice  of  such  increase,  with  preferred  rights  of  stock- 
holders and  the  Commonwealth  to  take  the  same. 

§  14.  Commonwealth's  proportion  to  be  taken  by  the  treasurer, 
under  direction  of  governor  and  council,  with  authority 
to  obtain  temporary  loan  therefor. 

§  15.  Restrictions  as  to  charges  for  freight ;  the  W.  R.  R.  Cor. 
and  the  B.  &  A.  R.  R.  Co.  not  to  charge  more  for  freight 
to  any  station  on  the  road  than  to  a  station  on  the  road 
at  a  greater  distance  in  the  same  direction,  but  joint 
freight  not  to  be  taken  as  a  standard  for  local  freight. 
[1871,  ch.  363  ;  Acts  and  Res.  720.] 

§  16.  New  corporation  to  furnish  equal  facilities  with  those  fur- 
nished by  the  original  corporations,  if  business  continues 
equal. 


326  Boston  and  Albany  Railroad  Company. 

§17.  Commonwealth  may  purchase  franchise  and  property  on 
certain  terms. 

§  18.  New  corporation  may  make  terminal  depot  at  tide  water 
in  Boston,  and  extend  its  road  thereto,  and  may  take 
land  therefor,  or  purchase  the  road  of  any  other  railroad 
company,  with  a  proviso  prohibiting  the  taking  of  depot 
lands  of  other  companies,  or  land  within  twenty  feet  of 
Union  Park  in  Chelsea.  [1867,  ch.  342,  §  3  ;  12  S.  L. 
353.] 

§  19.  Flats  of  the  Commonwealth  not  to  be  taken. 

1868— (April  1).  Ch.  97  ;  12  S.  L.  433,  §  2.  Albany  Street  Freight 
R.  Co.  may  connect  with  the  tracks  of,  in  Boston. 

(April  29).  Ch.  148  ;  12  S.  L.  462,  §  2.  Westfield  Street  R. 
Co.  may  construct  a  railroad  from  depot  grounds  of,  in 
Westfield. 

(June  4).  Ch.  277 ;  12  S.  L.  527,  §  1.  City  of  Boston  not  to 
take  lands  of,  in  abating  a  nuisance. 

(June  8).     Ch.  319  ;  12  S.  L.  560,  §  1.     State  scrip  to  amount 

of  $2,000,000  to  be  issued  to  redeem  scrip  issued  in  aid 

of  Western  R.  R.  Cor.,  under  acts  of  1838,  ch.  9  ;  8  S.  L. 

5.     1839,  ch.  70  ;  8  S.  L.  103,  and  1841,  ch.  131 ;  8  S.  L. 

235. 
§  2.  Conditions  and  requisites  of  the  new  scrip. 
§§  3,  4.  Disposition  of  the  scrip,  and  of  the  surplus  proceeds 

thereof ;  sinking  fund. 
§  5.  Securities  given  for  previous  scrip  to  apply  to  this  issue, 

and  the  B.  &  A.  R.  R.  Co.  to  pay  principal  and  interest 

in  gold,  at  maturity. 
§  6.  Act  not  to  take  effect  without  consent,  and  guaranty  or 

other  security  of  B.  &  A.  R.  R.  Co. 
§  7.  Cancellation  of  surrendered  scrip. 
§  8.  Compensation  of  commissioners  of  sinking  fund. 

1869— (April  13).  Ch.  165  ;  12  S.  L.  671,  §  1.  Metropolitan  R.  R. 
Co.  hot  to  cross  at  grade.  [Restriction  repealed  by 
1870,  ch.  210  ;  12  S.  L.  973.] 

(April  27).  Ch.  212;  12  S.  L.  698.  May  fill  its  lands  and 
flats,  which  were  conveyed  by  the  Grand  Junction  R.  R. 
and  Depot  Co.  to  Shaw  and  others,  on  July  1,  1850, 
on  certain  conditions. 


Boston  and  Albany  Railroad  Company.  327 

1869— (May  10).  Ch.  256  ;  12  S.  L.  733,  §  2.  Upon  completion  of 
widening  of  bridge  at  Chelsea,  under  1867,  ch.  342,  §  8  ; 
12  S.  L.  353,  the  Eastern  R.  R.  Co.  may  recover  of  B. 
&  A.  R.  R.  Co.  its  proportion  of  the  expense  by  an 
action,  and  have  the  further  remedy  of  injunction. 

(May  10).  Ch.  261;  12  S.  L.  738,  §  1.  Removal  of  the 
passenger  station  of,  at  Natick,  required  upon  the  con- 
struction of  a  carriage  or  foot-way  being  laid  out  across 
the  track. 

§  2.  County  commissioners  to  determine  manner  of  crossing 
and  proportion  of  expense  to  be  paid  by  the  town  of 
Natick  and  the  B.  &  A.  R.  R.  Co. 

§  3.  Penal ty  on  B.  &  A.  R.  R.  Co.  for  neglect  to  make  removal 
as  required. 

(May  10).  Ch.  264  ;  12  S.  L.  740.  Act  authorizing  the  B.  & 
A.  R.  R.  Co.,  the  Norwich  and  Worcester  R.  R.  Co.,  the 
Providence  and  Worcester  R.  R.  Co.,  and  the  Worcester 
and  Nashua  R.  R.  Co.  to  establish  a  union  passenger 
and  freight  station  in  Worcester.  [Act  repealed  by 
1871,  ch.  343  ;  Acts  and  Res.  673.] 

(May  26).  Ch.  321;  12  S.  L.  771,  §§  2,  3.  Hopkinton 
Branch  R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on,  connect  with,  and  use, 
and  sell  or  lease  its  road  and  franchise  to. 

(June  22).  Ch.  440  ;  12  S.  L.  835.  May  change  location  of 
its  passenger  station  in  Springfield,  enlarge  passenger 
and  freight  accommodations,  change  grade  at  crossing  of 
Main  street,  and  purchase  and  take  land  for  such 
changes. 

(June  23).  Ch.  461 ;  12  S.  L.  850,  §  1.  May  extend  to  tide- 
water in  Boston,  with  provisions  as  to  crossing  of  streets. 

§  2.  Bridge  over  Fort  Point  channel  or  South  Bay. 

§  3.  May  maintain  additional  tracks  between  its  terminus  in 
Boston  and  Worcester,  and  take  land  therefor. 

§  4.  May  purchase  or  take  land  or  flats  for  depot  and  certain 
other  purposes  within  five  years,  with  restrictions  as  to 
land  and  flats  of  Boston,  Hartford  and  Erie  R.  R.  Co., 
of  the  Boston  Wharf  Co.  and  of  the  Commonwealth ; 
may  make  arrangements  with  the  B.  H.  &  E.  R.  R.  Co. 
as  to  occupancy  of  lands,  flats  and  tracks  ;  and  may  lay 
tracks  in  South  Boston  across  streets  adjoining  flats  pur- 
chased of  the  Commonwealth  or  taken  with  its  consent. 


328  Boston  and  Albany  Railroad  Company. 

§  5.  MajT  purchase  the  B.  H.  &  E.  R.  R.  between  its  Brookline 
branch  and  Woonsocket,  and  buy  or  lease  'the  Mystic 
River„  R.  R.,  the  Marginal  Freight  R.  and  the  South 
Boston  Freight  R.,  or  loan  money  to  either  of  said  com- 
panies ;  may  make  contracts  to  complete  purchased 
railroads,  and  procure  insurance  on  goods  and  issue 
negotiable  receipts  therefor  ;  powers  of  Marginal  Freight 
R.  Co. ;  B.  &  A.  R.  R.  Co.  may  form  corporate  union 
with  the  Albany  and  West  Stockbridge  R.  R.  Co.  and 
the  Hudson  and  Boston  R.  R.  Co.  (a  New  York  corpo- 
ration) under  the  name  of  the  Boston  and  Albany  R. 
R.  Co.,  with  powers  described  as  in  1855,  ch.  347  ;  10  S. 
L.  410. 

§  6.  Maj-,  for  above  purposes,  and  after  purchase  of  Common- 
wealth flats,  increase  capital  stock  by  $5,000,000,  and 
by  a  further  amount  not  exceeding  the  sum  paid  for  any 
road  purchased  or  taken  under  this  act,  and  for  improv- 
ing and  equipping  the  same,  such  additional  amount  not 
to  exceed  $3,000,000. 

§  7.  Commonwealth  and  other  stockholders  to  have  preference 
as  to  taking  such  new  stock,  the  Commonwealth's  pro- 
portion not  to  be  sold  till  the  next  session  of  the  legis- 
lature. 

§  8.  Shares  of  the  Commonwealth,  how  to  be  taken  and  paid  for. 

§  9.  Compensation  to  parties  sustaining  damage  by  the  exer- 
cise of  powers  under  the  act ;  location  of  railroad  or 
tracks  to  be  made  within  three  years.  [1870,  ch.  368  ; 
12  S.  L.  1052  ;  corporation  subject  to  General  Statutes, 
ch.  63,  §§  19,  20,  as  to  taking  land  outside  of  location. 
1873,  ch.  289,  §  5  ;  Acts  and  Res.  726  ;  powers  con- 
ferred by  the  act  not  to  be  interfered  with  by  the  New 
York  and  New  England  R.  R.  Co.] 

1870— (Feb.  7).  Ch.  9  ;  12  S.  L.  873,  §  2.  Boston  and  Lowell  R. 
R.  Cor.  may,  with  a  branch,  cross  the  Grand  Junction 
branch  of,  at  grade,  and  at  its  own  expense. 

(March  31).  Ch.  138  ;  12  S.  L.  934,  §  1.  Springfield  Aque- 
duct Co.  not  to  take  lands  of,  or  interfere  with.  [1848, 
ch.  303  ;  8  S.  L.  999.] 

(April  28).  Ch.  210  ;  12  S.  L.  973.  Metropolitan  R.  R.  Co. 
may  cross  the  tracks  of,  in  Brookline,  at  grade,  notwith- 
standing 1866,  ch.  240;  12  S.  L.  129,  and  1869,  ch. 
165;  12  S.  L.  671. 


Boston  and  Albany  Railroad  Company.  329 

1870— (May  20).     Ch.  269;  12  S.  L.  1001,  §  2.     Grafton  and  Mill- 
bury  R.  R.  Co.  and  the  B.  &  A.  R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on 
each  other's  road. 
§  6.  G.  and  M.  R.  R.  Co.  may  sell  or  lease  its  road  and  fran- 
chise to. 

(June  16).  Ch.  368;  12  S.  L.  1052.  Subject  to  General 
Statutes,  ch.  63,  §§  19,  20,  as  to  taking  land  notwith- 
standing 1869,  ch.  461  ;  12  S.  L.  850.  [1873,  ch.  289 
§  5  ;  Acts  and  Res.  726.] 

(June  23).  Ch.  405 ;  12  S.  L.  1063,  §  2.  Southbridge  and 
Palmer  R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on,  in  Palmer,  with  corre- 
sponding right  in  B.  &  A.  R.  R.  Co. 

§  7.  S.  &  P.  R.  R.  Co.  may  sell  or  lease  its  road  and  franchise  to. 

1871— (April  3).     Ch.  162 ;  Acts  and  Res.  531,  §§   2,3.     Lee  and 
Hudson  R.  R.  Co.  and  the  B.  &  A.  R.  R.  Co.  may  enter 
on  each  other,  in  West  Stockbridge. 
§  6.  L.  &  H.  R.  R.  Co.  may  sell  or  lease  its  road  and  franchise  to. 

(April  14).  Ch.  184  ;  Acts  and  Res.  557,  §  2.  Massachusetts 
Central  R.  R.  not  to  cross  the  B.  &  A.  R.  R.  in  Brigh- 
ton, Brookline  or  Boston  at  grade,  and  if  crossing 
above,  at  not  less  than  18  feet  above  the  track. 

§  4.  M.  C.  R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on,  with  consent  in  writing. 

§  5.  M.  C.  R.  R.  Co.  may  purchase  certain  land  of. 

(April  28).  Ch.  228  ;  Acts  and  Res.  586,  §§  2,  3.  Brighton 
Branch  R.  R.  Co.  and  the  B.  &  A.  R.  R.  Co.  may  enter 
on  each  other. 

§  4.  B.  Br.  R.  R.  Co.  may  lease  its  road  and  franchise  to. 
[1872,  ch.  99  ;  Acts  and  Res.  85.] 

(May  25).  Ch.  343  ;  Acts  and  Res.  673,  §§  1-24.  Act  re- 
quiring the  B.  &  A.  R.  R.  Co.,  the  Norwich  and  Wor- 
cester R.  R.  Co.,  the  Providence  and  Worcester  R.  R. 
Co.,  the  Worcester  and  Nashua  R.  R.  Co.  and  the  Bos- 
ton, Barre  and  Gardner  R.  R.  Cor.  to  unite  in  a  passen- 
ger station  in  Worcester,  with  various  provisions  as  to 
selection  of  site,  erection  and  repairs,  rents,  revision 
and  approval  of  plans,  time  of  completion,  and  rules 
for  its  use  ;  taking  land,  discontinuance  of  parts  of  loca- 
tions of  railroads  in  Worcester  and  removal  of  tracks  ; 
compensation  to  be  paid  by  B.  &  A.  R.  R.  Co.  to  other 
companies  for  rights  under  contracts  and  leases  ;  exten- 
42 


330  Boston  and  Albany  Railroad  Company. 

sion  of  the  Norwich  and  Worcester  R.  R.  and  of  the 
Providence  and  Worcester  R.  R.,  to  said  station,  and 
taking  of  part  of  location  of  B.  &  A.  R.  R.  Co.  therefor  ; 
extension  of  Boston,  Barre  and  Gardner  R.  R.  to  the 
station ;  joint  use  and  maintenance  of  certain  railroad 
tracks,  discontinuance  of  other  stations,  maintenance  of 
passenger  station  of  Worcester  and  Nashua  R.  R.  Co., 
north  of  Lincoln  square,  and  of  junction  depot ;  pur- 
chase and  taking  of  lands  ;  filing  locations,  and  sale  of 
land  the  use  of  which  is  discontinued ;  changes  in 
streets  and  liability  of  corporations  for  damages  ;  equity 
jurisdiction  to  restrain  use  of  streets  in  which  the  loca- 
tion has  been  discontinued  ;  rights  of  Boston,  Hartford 
and  Erie  R.  R.  Co. ;  increase  of  stock  of  the  Boston 
and  Barre  R.  R.  Co.  and  other  companies  ;  extension  of 
streets  by  mayor  and  aldermen,  and  damages  therefor ; 
and  repeal  of  1869,  ch.  264  ;  12  S.  L.  740.  [1873,  ch. 
31  ;  Acts  and  Res.  503 ;  time  for  construction  of  pas- 
senger depot,  and  of  locations,  extended.] 

1871— (May  26).  Resolve,  ch.  91;  Acts  and  Res.  792.  Consulta- 
tion of  the  harbor  commissioners  with,  relative  to  the 
development  of  the  flats  of  the  Commonwealth  near 
South  Boston. 

1872 — (March  5).  Resolve,  ch.  8  ;  Acts  and  Res.  342.  Common- 
wealth's shares  in  B.  &  A.  R.  R.  Co.  to  a  certain 
amount  to  be  transferred  to  war  loan  sinking  fund  under 
1865,  ch.  122  ;  11  S.  L.  657. 

(March  14).  Ch.  99  ;  Acts  and  Res.  85,  §  3.  Brighton  and 
Newton  (Brighton  Branch)  R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on,  with 
reciprocal  right  in  the  B.  &  A.  R.  R.  Co.. 

§  4.  B.  &  N.  R.  R.  Co.  may  lease  its  railroad  and  franchise  to 
the  B.  &  A.  R.  R.  Co.  [1871,  ch:  228  ;  Acts  and  Res. 
586.] 

(March  20).  Ch.  124  ;  Acts  and  Res.  97,  §§  1,  2.  Athol  and 
Enfield  R.  R.  Co.  and  the  B.  &  A.  R.  R.  Co.  may  enter 
on  each  other,  in  Springfield. 

§  3.  Restriction  as  to  the  crossing  of  the  B.  &  A.  R.  R.  by  the 
A.  &  E.  R.  R.  Co. 

(April  8).  Ch.  177  ;  Acts  and  Res.  127,  §  4.  City  of  Boston 
not  to  prevent  the  B.  &  A.  R.  R.  Co.  from  taking  water 
for  its  engines  or  other  railroad  purposes  from  Farm 
Pond. 


Boston  and  Albany  Railroad  Company.  331 

1873— (Feb.  17).     Ch.  31  ;  Acts  and  Res.  503,  §   1.     Time  for  com- 
'  pletion  of  the  union   passenger  station   mentioned   in 
1871,  ch.  343,  §  5;   Acts  and  Res.  673,  extended  to 
June  1,  1875. 
§  2.  Time  for  discontinuance  of  locations  mentioned  in  1871, 
ch.  343,  §  7;  Acts  and  Res.  673,  extended  to  June  1, 
1876. 
§  3.  Time  for  locations  mentioned  in  1871,  ch.  343,  §  15  ;  Acts 
and  Res.  673,  extended  to  June  1,  1876. 

(May  15).  Ch.  289  ;  Acts,  and  Res.  726,  §  5.  New  York  and 
New  England  R.  R.  Co.  not  authorized  to  take  land  of, 
or  to  interfere  with  powers  given  by  1869,  ch.  461 ;  12 
S.  L.  850,  and  1870,  ch.  368  ;  12  S.  L.  1052. 

(May  16).  Ch.  293;  Acts  and  Res.  736,  §  1.  May  change 
location  in  Russell  and  Montgomery  at  certain  points, 
filing  the  same  within  one  }^ear. 

§  2.  May  abandon  present  location  at  points  indicated,  and  the 
present  depots  in  Russell. 

§  3.  Required  as  a  condition  of  the  said  powers  to  build  a  new 
station  on  the  easterly  side  of  the  Westfield  River  in 
Russell,  and  to  construct  a  bridge  with  approaches,  the 
same  to  become  a  county  road. 

(June  11).  Ch.  357  ;  Acts  and  Res.  879,  §  1.  May,  as  owners 
of  the  Grand  Junction  R.,  make  certain  contracts  and 
exchanges  of  lands,  property  and  franchises  in  Somer- 
ville,  Charlestown  and  Boston  with  other  companies, 
and  alter  location  for  discontinuing  grade  crossings  and 
accommodating  terminal  business,'  and  pay  money  and 
increase  capital  stock  therefor  to  the  amount  expended ; 
the  authority  subject  to  the  approval  of  the  railroad 
commissioners.  [1869,  ch.  212 ;  12  S.  L.  698.  1870, 
ch.  9;  12  S.  L.873.] 

§  2.  Structures  over  tide-water  to  be  subject  to  the  approval  of 
the  harbor  commissioners  and  to  general  laws. 

§  3.  Lands  may,  for  said  purposes,  be  purchased  or  condemned 
in  mode  prescribed,  and  if  covered  by  tide-water  with 
approval  of  the  harbor  commissioners  and  the  governor 
and  council,  with  a  further  provision  as  to  the  Boston 
and  Lowell  R.  R.  Cor. 


332  Brighton  Branch  Railroad  Company. 

§  4.  Reports  to  be  made  of  doings  under  the  act  to  the  railroad 
commissioners  and  by  said  commissioners  to  the  next 
legislature. 

See  Boston  and  Worcester  R.  R.  Cor. 
Western  R.  R.  Cor. 
Brookline  Branch  R.  R. 
Milford  Branch  R.  R. 
Grand  Junction  R.  R.  and  Depot  Co. 
Chelsea  Branch  R.  R.  Co. 


BOSTON    AND    ALBANY    RAILROAD    CORPORATION. 

1855— (May  15).  Ch.  347  ;  10  S.  L.  410,  §§  1,  2.  Corporate  union 
of  the  "Western  R.  R.  Cor.,  the  Albany  and  West  Stock- 
bridge  R.  R.  Co.  and  the  Hudson  and  Boston  R.  R.  Co., 
under  the  name  of  B.  &  A.  R.  R.  Cor. 

See  Boston  and  Albany  R.  R.  Co. 


BRIGHTON    BRANCH    RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1871— (April  228).     Ch.  228  ;  Acts  and  Res.  586.     Original  charter. 

§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 

§  2.  Location  from  Boston  and  Albany  R.  R.  near  Allston  sta- 
tion in  Brighton  to  centre  of  town,  and  then  to  B.  & 
A.  R.  R.  between  Brighton  and  Newton  stations.  [1872, 
ch.  99,  §  1 ;  Acts  and  Res.  85.] 

§  3.  B.  Br.  R.  R.  Co.  and  B.  &  A.  R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on  each 
other. 

§  4.  May  lease  its  railroad  and  franchise  to  said  B.  &  A.  R.  R.  Co. 

§  5.  Capital  stock  not  to  be  less  than  $100,000,  nor  more  than 
$200,000. 

§  6.  Location  to  be  within  one  year,  and  construction  within 
two  years. 

1872 — (March  14).     Ch.  99  ;  Acts  and  Res.  85,  §  1.     Location  may 
be  changed  so  as  to  be  from  B.  &  A.  R.  R.  between  Cot- 
tage Farm  and  Allston  stations  to  B.  &  A.  R.  R.  between 
Rice's  crossing  and  Grantville  station  in  Needham. 
§  2.  Name  changed  to  Brighton  and  Newton  R.  R.  Co. 
§§  3,  4,  5,  6,  7.  Concerning  Brighton  and  Newton  R.  R.  Co. 

See  Brighton  and  Newton  R.  R.  Co. 


Millbury  and  Southbridge  Railroad  Company.         333 


BRIGHTON    AND    NEWTON    BA.TT.BOAD    COMPANY. 

[For  location  and  capital  stock,  see  Brighton  Branch  R.  R.  Co.] 

1872— (March  14).  Ch.  99  ;  Acts  and  Res.  85,  §  1.  Location  may 
be  from  Boston  and  Albany  R.  R.  between  Cottage 
Farm  and  Allston  stations  to  said  B.  &  A.  R.  R.  be- 
tween Rice's  crossing  and  Grantville  station  in  Need- 
ham.     [1871,  ch.  228,  §  2  ;  Acts  and  Res.  586. J 

§  2.  Name  changed  from  Brighton  Branch  R.  R.  Co.  to  B.  & 
N,  R.  R.  Co. 

§  3.  B.  &  N.  R.  R.  Co.  and  B.  &  A.  R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on 
each  other. 

§  4.  May  lease  its  railroad  and  franchise  to  said  B.  &  A.  R. 
R.  Co. 

§  5.  Capital  stock  not  to  be  less  than  $500,000,  with  power  to 
increase  the  same  to  $1,000,000. 

§  6.  Town  of  Newton  may  subscribe  to  a  limited  amount  of  the 
capital  stock  of,  and  raise  money  therefor  by  loan  or 
tax  ;  representation  at  corporate  meetings. 

§  7.  Location  to  be  within  two  years,  and  construction  within 
four  years. 

See  Brighton  Branch  R.  B.  Co. 


MTLLBUBY    AND    SOUTHBBIDGE    BAILBOAD    COMPANY. 

1851— (May  7).     Ch.  113  ;  9  S.  L.  300.     Original  charter. 
§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 
§  2.  Location  from  Boston  and  Worcester  R.  R.  in  Grafton  or 

its  branch  in  Millbury  to  Southbridge,  subject  beyond 

Webster  to  consent  of  a  majority  of  directors  of  the 

Southbridge  and  Blackstone  R.  R.  Co. 
§  3.  Capital  stock  to  be  $300,000. 
§  4.  May  hold  real  and  personal  estate. 
§  5.  May  make  lease  to,  or  receive  one  from,  or  form  corporate 

union  with,  any  adjoining  company. 
§  6.  Location  to  be  within  two  years,  and  completion  within 

four  years. 

[Time  for  construction  extended. 

1855,  ch.  109 ;  10  S.  L.  317.    One  year. 

1856,  ch.    20;  10  S.  L.  496.       "       " 

1857,  ch.    28 ;  10  S.  L.  645.       "       " 

1858,  ch.    19 ;  10  S.  L.  784.    Two  years.] 


334  Grafton  and  Milbury  Railroad  Company. 

§  7.  May  enter  on  or  cross  the  Southbridge  and  Blackstone, 
the  Norwich  and  Worcester,  the  Providence  and  Wor- 
cester, and  the  Boston  and  Worcester  railroads.     . 
§  8.  Reduction  of  tolls  by  the  legislature. 

§  9.  Subject  to  use  by  other  companies,  under  legislative  au- 
thority. 
§  10.  May  under    authority  from  State  of   Connecticut  lease, 

purchase  or  construct  portion  of  railroad  therein. 
§  11.  Conditions  precedent  to  commencement  of  construction. 

1855— (March  28).     Ch.  109;  10  S.  L.  317.     Time  for  construction 
extended  one  year. 

(May  10).  Ch.  331 ;  10  S.  L.  399,  §  1.  May  construct  road 
in  sections. 

§  2.  Conditions  precedent  to  commencement  of  construction  of 
each  section,  with  a  provision  as  to  the  effect  of  not 
constructing  a  section  within  the  time  prescribed. 

1856— (Feb.  16).     Ch.  20 ;  10  S.  L.  496.     Time  for  construction  ex- 
tended one  year. 

1857— (March  21).     Ch.  28  ;  10  S.  L.  645,  §  1.     Time  for  construc- 
tion extended  one  year. 
§  2.  Time  for  application  for  damages  by  land-owners  extended. 

1858— (Feb.   13).     Ch.   19;    10  S.  L.  784.     Time  for  construction 
extended  two  years. 


GRAFTON   AMD    MHiLBTJRY    RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1870— (May  20).     Ch.  269  ;  12  S.  L.  1001.     Original  charter. 

§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 

§  2.  Location  from  Boston  and  Albany  R.  R.  in  Grafton,  to 
station  at  Armory  village  in  Millbury,  on  Millbury 
Branch  R.  R. ;  the  G.  &  M.  R.  R.  Co.  and  the  B.  &  A. 
R.  R.  Co.  to  have  the  right  to  enter  on  each  other. 

§  3.  Capital  stock  not  to  exceed  $250,000,  nor  be  less  than 
$150,000. 

§  4.  Road  may  be  constructed  in  sections,  with  conditions  pre- 
cedent to  the  construction  of  each  section. 

§  5.  Towns  of  Grafton  and  Millbury  may  subscribe  to  a  lim- 
ited amount  of  the  capital  stock  of,  in  mode  prescribed. 

§  6.  May  sell  or  lease  railroad  and  franchise  to  the  B.  &  A.  R. 
R.  Co. 

§  7.  Location  to  be  within  two  years,  and  construction  within 
three  years. 


Hopkinton  Branch  Railroad  Company,  JVbs.  1  &  2.     335 


GRAFTON  CENTRE    RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

[Formed  under  the  Act  to  authorize  the  formation  of  railroad  corporations.    1872,  ch.  53 ;  Acts 

and  Res.  40.] 

1873 — (October  22).     Certificate  of  incorporation.     Records   of  the 
Secretary  of  the  Commonwealth.    Vol.  I.,  p.  35. 

Location  from  Boston  and  Albany  R.  R.  in  Grafton,  to  the 

centre  of  the  town. 
Capital  stock  to  be  $30,000. 


HOPKINTON   BRANCH   RAILROAD    COMPANY,  NO.   1. 

1854— (April  19).     Ch.  337  ;  10  S..L.  187.     Original  charter. 

§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 

§  2.  Location  from  centre  village  of  Hopkinton,  to  Boston  and 
"Worcester  R.  R.  at  Cordaville,  or  at  crossing  of  Indian 
Brook,  with  the  right  to  enter  on  the  B.  &  W.  R.  R. 

§  3.  Capital  stock  not  to  exceed  $120,000  ;  may  hold  real  and 
personal  estate. 

§  4.  Location  to  be  within  sixteen  months,  and  construction 
within  three  years. 

§  5.  May  enter  on  B.  &  W.  R.  R. 

§  6.  Subject  to  use  by  other  companies,  under  legislative  au- 
thority. 

§  7.  Reduction  of  tolls  by  the  legislature. 

§  8.  May  lease  the  railroad  to  the  B.  &  W.  R.  R.  Cor. 

§  9.  May  sell  and  transfer  property  and  franchise  to  the  B.  & 
W.  R.  R.  Cor. 

See  Hopkinton  Branch  R.  R.  Co.,  No.  2. 


HOPKINTON    BRANCH    RAILROAD    COMPANY,    No.    2. 

1869— (May  26)..    Ch.  321 ;  12  S.  L.  771.     Original  charter. 
§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 
.  §  2.  Location  from  centre  of  Hopkinton  to  Boston  and  Albany 
R.  R.  at  Indian  Brook  in  Ashland,  with  right  to  enter 
on  B.  &  A.  R.  R. 
§  3.  May  connect  with  and  use,  sell  and  transfer  franchises,  or 

lease  the  road  to  the  B.  &  A.  R.  R.  Co. 
§  4.  Capital   stock   not  to   exceed   $200,000 ;  may  hold   real 
and  personal  estate. 


336  Hopkinton  and  Milford  Railroad  Company. 

§  5.  Town  of  Hopkinton  may  subscribe  to,  or  guarantee  the 

capital  stock  of,  to  the  amount  of  $60,000,  on  conditions 

prescribed. 
§  6.  Town  maj^  raise  money  therefor  by  loan  or  tax. 
§  7.  Representation  of  said  town  as  a  stockholder  at  corporate 

meetings. 
§  8.  Location  to  be  within  two  years,  and  construction  within 

four  years. 

.1870—  (June  1).  Ch.  299;  12  S.  L.  1018,  §  1.  H.  Br.  R.  R.  Co. 
and  the  Hopkinton  and  Milford  R.  R.  Co.  may  form  a 
corporate  union  under  the  name  of  the  Hopkinton 
R.  R.  Co. 
§  2.  H.  R.  R.  Co.  may  construct  and  operate  the  H*  Br.  R.  R. 
and  other  roads. 

See  Hopkinton  R.  R.  Co. 

Hopkinton  Branch  R.  R.  Co.,  No.  1. 


HOPKINTON    AND    MTLFOKD    RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1867— (May  9).     Ch.  225  ;  12  S.  L.  277.     Original  charter. 
§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 
§  2.  Location  from  centre  of  Hopkinton  to  centre  of  Milford, 

with  right  to  enter  on  the  Milford  and  Woonsocket  R.  R., 

and  the  Milford  Branch  R.  R.  at  Milford. 
§  3.  May  connect  with  M.  &  W.  R.  R.  and  with  M.  Br.  R.  R., 

and  sell  or  lease  its  road,  or  consolidate  with  said  M.  & 

W.  R.  R.  Co.  or  other  company  having  terminus  in  or 

passing  through  Milford. 
§  4.  Capital  stock  not  to  exceed  $200,000  ;  may  hold  real  and 

personal  estate. 
§  5.  Town  of  Hopkinton  may  subscribe  for  $40,000  of  stock 

of,  on  certain  conditions. 
§  6.  Town  may  raise  money  therefor  by  loan  or  tax. 
§  7.  Representation  of  the  town  as  a  stockholder  at  corporate 

meetings. 
§  8.  Location  to  be  within  two  years,  and  construction  within 

four  years.     [1869,  ch.   283 ;    12  S.  L.  754 ;  time  for 

location  extended  to  May  1,  1871,  and  for  completion 

to  May  1,  1873.] 


Hopkinton  Railroad  Company.  337 

1869— (May  15).  Ch.  283;  12  S.  L.  754.  Time  for  location  ex- 
tended to  May  1,  1871,  and  for  completion  to  May  1, 
1873. 

1870— (June  1).     Ch.  299  ;  12  S.  L.  1018,  §  1.     May  form  corporate 
union  with  Hopkinton  Branch  R.  R.  Co.  under  name  of 
Hopkinton  R.  R.  Co. 
§  2.  H.  R.  R.  Co.  may  construct  and  operate  the  H.  Br.  R.  R. 
and  other  roads. 

See  Hopkinton  R.  B.  Co. 


HOPKINTON    RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

[For  location,  see  Hopkinton  and  Milford  R.  R.  Co.  and  Hopkinton 
Branch  R.-  R.  Co.] 

1870— (June  1).  Ch.  299  ;  12  S.  L.  1018,  §  1.  Corporation  formed 
by  corporate  union  of  the  Hopkinton  and  Milford  R.  R. 
Co.  and  the  Hopkinton  Branch  R.  R.  Co.,  with  a  joint 
stock  of  $400,000,  to  succeed  to  duties  and  liabilities  of 
former  companies. 

§  2.  New  corporation  may  locate,  construct,  maintain  and  op- 
erate the  railroads  authorized  by  1867,  ch.  225  ;  12  S. 
L.  277.  1869,  ch.  283  ;  12  S.  L.  754.  1869,  ch.  321 ; 
12  S.  L.  771.  [1873,  ch.  119;  Acts  and  Res.  549; 
location  extended  from  Ashland  to  Massachusetts  Cen- 
tral R.  R.  in  Weston.] 

§  3.  Towns  of  Hopkinton,  Milford  and  Ashland  may  subscribe 
for  the  stock  or  securities  of,  to  a  limited  amount,  upon 
certain  conditions,  and  raise  money  therefor  by  loan  or 
tax :  representation  of  the  towns  as  stockholders  at 
corporate  meetings. 

1872 — (April  5).  Ch.  170;  Acts  and  Res.  123.  May  mortgage  its 
road,  franchise  and  equipment  to  secure  its  bonds  to  the 
amount  of  $140,000.  [1873,  ch.  119,  §  2;  Acts  and 
Res.  549  ;  increases  the  amount  by  $165,000.] 

1873— (March  27).     Ch.  119  ;  Acts  and  Res.  549,  §    1.     May  extend 
its  road  from  its  location  in  Ashland,  near  its  terminus 
therein,  through  towns  named,  to  the  Massachusetts  Cen- 
tral R.  R.  in  Weston. 
43 


338  Worcester  and  Shrewsbury  Railroad  Company. 

§  2.  May  mortgage  road,  franchise  and  property  to  an  amount 
not  exceeding  $165,000  in  addition  to  amount  author- 
ized by  1872,  ch.  170  ;  Acts  and  Res.  123,  with  pro- 
visions as  to  interest,  mode  of  determining  amount  to 
be  issued,  and  restricting  the  total  amount  to  that  of  the 
capital  paid  in. 

See  Hopkinton  Branch  R.  R.  Co..  Nos.  1  and  2. 
Hopkinton  and  Mil  ford  R.  R.  Co. 


WORCESTEB   AND    SHREWSBURY   RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

[Formed  under  the  Act  to  anthorize  the  formation  of  railroad  corporations.    1872,  ch.  53;  Act* 

and  Res.  40.] 

1873 — (April  17).  Certificate  of  incorporation.  Records  of  Secretary 
of  the  Commonwealth.  Vol.  I.,  23.  Location  in  Worces- 
ter, from  Washington  square  to  a  terminus  near  the 
house  of  J.  J.  Coburn.  on  the  westerly  shore  of  Lake 
Quinsigamond. 
Capital  stock  to  be  $20,000. 


MASSACHUSETTS    RAILROAD    CORPORATION. 

1830— (March  12).     Ch.  94  ;  6  S.  L.  864.     Original  charter. 

§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers,  with  location  from  Boston  to 
western  line  of  the  Commonwealth,  with  a  view  to  a 
final  termination  at  the  Hudson  River,  near  Albany  or 
Troy ;  authority  to  lay  out  road  and  liability  for  dam- 
ages. 
§  2.  Capital  stock  to  be  $3,500,000  ;  choice  of  officers. 
§  3.  Powers  of  officers  and  corporation  ;  assessments  on  shares, 
and  forfeiture  for  non-pa}rment. 
§§  4,  5,  6.  By-laws,  tolls  and   toll-houses ;    right   of  Common- 
wealth to  purchase  road. 
§§  7,  8.  Damages  to  land-owners  and  parties  under  disability. 
§  9.  Malicious  injuries  to  railroad  and  property. 
§  10.  Crossing  of  public  and  private  ways. 
§  11.  Annual  meeting,  and  right  to  vote  at  meetings. 
§  12.  Conditions  of    act  as  to  subscription,  organization  and 
location. 


Worcester  and  Nashua  Mailroad  Company.  339 


NASHUA   RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1839— (April  9).     Ch.  143  ;  8  S.  L.  138.     Original  charter. 
§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 
§  2.  Location  by  either  of  two  routes  from  Worcester  to  the 

state  line  of  New  Hampshire,  at  Dunstable. 
§  3.  Capital  stock  not   to  exceed  $1,500,000  ;    may  hold  real 

estate. 
§  4.  Reduction  of  tolls  by  the  legislature. 
§  5.  Organization  and  location  to  be  within  three  years,  and 

construction  within  six  years. 


■WORCESTER   AND    NASHUA   RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1845— (March  5).     Ch.  102  ;  8  S.  L.  440.     Original  charter. 

§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 

§  2.  Location  from  Worcester,  towards  Nashua,  to  state  line  of 
New  Hampshire.  [1870,  ch.  91 ;  12  S.  L.  914  ;  addi- 
tional track  from  Worcester  to  state  line  of  New 
Hampshire.  1871,*  eh.  343  ;  Acts  and  Res.  673  ;  loca- 
tion and  union  station  in  Worcester.] 

§  3.  Capital  stock  not  to  exceed  $1,500,000.  [1851,  ch.  222  ;  9 
S.  L.  347 ;  $300,000  preferred  stock.  1871,  ch.  343  ; 
Acts  and  Res.  673  ;  increase  for  union  passenger  station 
in  Worcester.] 

§  4.  May  hold  real  and  personal  estate. 

§  5.  May  enter  on  the  Boston  and  Worcester,  the  Norwich  and 
Worcester,  the  Worcester  Branch,  and  the  Fitchburg 
railroads,  with  a  proviso. 

§  6.  Location  to  be  within  three  years,  and  construction  within 
six  years. 

§  7.  Reduction  of  tolls  by  the  legislature. 

§  8.  Subject  to  use  by  other  companies,  under  legislative 
authority. 

§  9.  May  form  corporate  union  with  Nashua  and  Groton  R.  R. 
Co.  of  New  Hampshire. 
§  10.  Residence  of  officers  for  service  of  process,  with  liability 
to  jurisdiction. . 

§  11.  Separate  accounts  for  part  of  united  road  in  each  state, 
to  be  adjusted  by  commissioners. 

§  12.  Subject  as  to  part  of  road  in  this  state  to  its  laws. 


340  Worcester  and  Nashua  Railroad  Company. 

§13.  Four  preceding  sections  to  take  effect  on  similar  legisla- 
tion in  New  Hampshire,  and  acceptance  by  the  two  cor- 
porations. 

§  14.  May  purchase  or  hire  the  Worcester  Branch  R.  R.,  the 
purchase  to  effect  a  merger  of  the  two  corporations. 

1845— (March  25).  Ch.  225  ;  8  S.  L.  502,  §  5.  Groton  and  East 
"Wilton  R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on,  in  Pepperell  or  Groton, 
with  a  proviso. 

(March  26).  Ch.  245  ;  8  S.  L.  517.  Norwich  and  Worcester 
R.  R.  Co.  may  subscribe  to  the  stock  of,  to  the  amount  of 
$400,000,  in  manner  prescribed. 

1846— (April  16).  Ch.  247;  8  S.  L.  656,  §  2.  Fitchburg  and 
Worcester  R.  R.  Co.  may  intersect  the  W.  &  N.  R.  R. 
in  Sterling  or  West  Bo37lston  ;  and  if  the  charter  of  the 
W.  &  N.  R.  R.  Co.  becomes  void,  the  F.  &  W.  R.  R.  Co. 
may,  within  a  fixed  time,  make  a  certain  location. 
§  7.  F.  &  W.  R.  R.  Co.  may  form  corporate  union  with.  [1849, 
ch.  18  ;  9  S.  L.  8.] 

1847— (April  7).  Ch.  163  ;  8  S.  L/  762,  §  1.  Stony  Brook  R.  R. 
Co.  may  enter  on,  in  Groton. 

(April  26).  Ch.  276  ;  8  S.  L.  834,  §§  2,  5.  Barre  and  Worces- 
ter R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on  the  "  Nashua  and  Worcester" 
R.  R.  in  Worcester. 

1849— (Feb.  14).  Ch.  18 ;  9  S.  L.  8,  §  2.  Fitchburg  and  Worcester 
R.  R.  Co.  may  convey   its  railroad  and  franchise  to. 

[1846,  ch.  247  ;  8  S.  L.  656.] 

(May  2).  Resolve,  ch.  113  ;  Acts  and  Res.  233.  Treasurer  of 
the  Commonwealth  authorized  to  release  its  title  in  part 
of  the  Norwich  and  Worcester  R.  R.  to. 

1850— (March  12).  Resolve,  ch.  28;  Acts  and  Res.  497.  W.  A. 
Wheeler  authorized  to  lay  railway  tracks  in  Worcester, 
intersecting  with,  by  its  consent. 

1851— (May  22).     Ch.  222  ;  9  S.  L.  347,  §  1.     May  increase  capital 
stock  by  $300,000. 
§  2.  Subscriptions  by  stockholders,  and  exchange  of  old  stock 
for  preferred  stock  of  new  issue. 


Worcester  and  Nashua  Railroad  Company.  341 

§  3.  Issue  of  new  stock. 
§  4.  New  stock  to  be  preferred  stock. 
§§  4,  5.  Dividends  on  preferred  and  other  stock,  and  appropria- 
tion of  surplus. 
§  6.  Act  to  take  effect  upon  conditions. 
§  7.  Act  subject  to  amendment  or  repeal. 

1852— (May  5).  Ch.  178  ;  9  S.  L.  510,  §  3.  Agricultural  Branch  R. 
R.  Co.  may  cross,  in  Sterling  or  Clinton,  with  a  pro- 
vision as  to  crossing  at  grade  or  by  a  bridge. 

(May  22).  Resolve,  ch.  108;  Acts  and  Res.  308.  F.  W. 
Paine,  trustee,  authorized  to  convey  land  to. 

1853— (May  12).  Ch.  336  ;  9  S.  L.  728,  §§  3,  4.  Boston,  Barre  and 
Gardner  R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on,  and  lease  its  road  to. 

1860— (March  26).  Ch.  105  ;  11  S.  L.  60,  §§  1,  2.  Providence  and 
Worcester  R.  R.  Co.  and  W.  &  N.  R.  R.  Co.  may  enter 
on  each  other. 

§  3.  New  locations  not  authorized  by  the  act. 

§  4.  No  new  right  given  by  the  act  to  cross  or  use  the  lands  of 
the  Boston  and  Worcester  R.  R.  Cor. 

1865— (April  27).  Ch.  170;  US.  L.  681.  Agricultural  Branch  R. 
R.  Co.  may  construct  its  track  across  the  track  of,  in 
Clinton,  at  grade,  and  with  a  gate. 

1869— (May  10).  Ch.  260;  12  S.  L.  736,  §  6.  Massachusetts  Cen- 
tral R.  R.  Co.  and  the  W.  &  N.  R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on 
each  other. 

(May  10).  Ch.  264  ;  12  S.  L.  740,  §§  1-4.  Concerning  union 
station  of  this  and  other  companies,  at  Worcester. 
[Repealed  by  1871,  ch.  343  ;  Acts  and  Res.  673.] 

1870— (March  11).  Ch.  69  ;  12  S.  L.  905,  §  2.  Boston,  Barre,  and 
Gardner  R.  R.  Co.  may  cross  at  grade,  in  Worcester. 

(March  17).  Ch.  91  ;  12  S.  L.  914,  §  1.  May  construct  ad- 
ditional track  from  Worcester  to  the  state  line  in 
Dunstable,  and  take  land  therefor,  with  approval  of 
railroad  commissioners. 

§  2.  Location  to  be  approved  by  railroad  commissioners  and 
filed  within  two  years.  [1872,  ch.  41  ;  Acts  and  Res. 
36  ;  time  extended  to  March  17,  1875.] 


342  Nashua  and  Groton  Railroad  Company, 

§  3.  Damages  to  land-owners. 

§  4.  May  subscribe  to  capital  stock  of  Nashua  and  Rochester 
R.  R.  Co.  (a  New  Hampshire  corporation)  not  exceeding 
8200.000,  upon  a  majority  vote  of  stock  represented  at 
a  meeting.     • 

1870— (April  30).  Ch.  214  ;  12  S.  L.  976.  §  2.  Lancaster  R.  R.  Co. 
may  enter  on. 

1871— (May  5).  Ch.  253  :  Acts  and  Res.  602.  May  hire  the  road, 
franchise,  and  property  of  the  Nashua  and  Rochester  R. 
R.  Co.,  a  New  Hampshire  corporation,  in  manner  pre- 
scribed. 

(May  25).  Ch.  343  ;  Acts  and  Res.  673,  §§  1-24.  Act  re- 
quiring a  union  passenger  station  for  several  railroad 
companies  at  Worcester,  including  the  W.  &  N.  R.  R. 
Co..  and  repealing  1869,  ch.  264  :  12  S.  L.  740 ;  and 
also  providing  for  changes  and  use  of  tracks  in  Worces- 
ter, increase  of  stock,  taking  land,  discontinuance  of 
locations,  and  a  passenger  station  of  the  W.  &  N.  R.  R. 
Co..  north  of  Lincoln  square.  [1873,  ch.  31 ;  Acts  and 
Res.  503  :  time  extended  for  completion  of  depot,  dis- 
continuance and  filing  of  locations.] 

1872— (Feb.  26).  Ch.  41 ;  Acts  and  Res.  36.  Time  for  filing  location 
and  taking  land  for  additional  track,  under  1870.  ch.  91  ; 
12  S.  L.  914.  extended  to  March  17,  1875. 

1873— (Feb.  17).  Ch.  31  ;  Acts  and  Res.  503.  Time  for  comple- 
tion of  passenger  depot  extended  to  June  1,  1875,  for 
discontinuance  of  -locations  to  June  1,  1876,  and  for 
filing  locations,  to  June  1,  1876,  beyond  the  times  fixed 
in  1871.  ch.  343  ;  Acts  and  Res.  673. 


NASHUA   AND    GROTON"   RATT.KOAD    COMPANY. 
(A   XEW    HAMPSHIRE    CORPORATION.) 

1845— (March  5).  Ch.  102;  8  S.  L.  440.  §§  9-13.  Worcester  and 
Nashua  R.  R.  Co.  may  unite  with,  to  build  a  certain 
road  ;  corporate  union  authorized,  with  provisions  for 
effecting  such  union. 

See  Worcester  and  Xashua  R.  R.  Co. 


Groton  and  East  Wilton  Railroad  Company.  343 

NASHUA    AND    ROCHESTER    RAILROAD    COMPANY. 
(A    NEW    HAMPSHIRE    CORPORATION.) 

1870— (March  17).  Ch.  91  ;  12  S.  L.  914,  §  4.  Worcester  and 
Nashua  R.  R.  Co.  may  subscribe  to  the  capital  stock  of, 
not  exceeding  $200,000. 

(June  16).  Ch.  367  ;  12  S.  L.  1051.  Providence  and  Worces- 
ter R.  R.  Co.  may  subscribe  to  capital  stock  of,  not  ex- 
ceeding $100,000. 

1871— -(May  5).  Ch.  253;  Acts  and  Res.  602.  Worcester  and 
Nashua  R.  R.  Co.  may  hire  road  and  franchise  of. 


GROTON    AND   EAST   WILTON   RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1845— (March  25).     Ch.  225  ;  8  S.  L.  502-.     Original  charter. 

§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 

§  2.  Location  from  line  of  New  Hampshire,  in  Pepperell,  to 
Worcester  and  Nashua  R.  R.  in  Pepperell  or  Groton. 

§  3.  Capital  stock  not  to  exceed  $100,000. 

§  4.  May  take  real  estate,  and  purchase  and  hold  real  and  per- 
sonal estate. 

§  5.  May  enter  on  Worcester  and  Nashua  R.  R.  in  Pepperell 
or  Groton,  on  certain  conditions. 

§  6.  Location  to  be  within  three  years,  and  completion  within 
five  years. 

§  7.  Reduction  of  tolls  by  the  legislature ;  subject  to  use  by 
other  companies,  under  legislative  authority. 

§  8.  May  form  corporate  union  with  a  corporation  of  New 
Hampshire  of  the  same  name  under  the  name  of  the 
G.  &  E.  W.  R.  R.  Co. 

§  9.  Residence  of  officers  for  service  of  process,  with  liability 
to  jurisdiction. 
§  10.  Separate  accounts  as  to  part  of  road  in  each  state,  to  be 

adjusted  by  commissioners. 
§  11.  Company  and  stockholders  as  to  part  of  road  in  this  state, 

subject  to  its  laws. 
§  12.  Four  preceding  sections  to  take  effect  on  similar  legisla- 
tion in  New  Hampshire  and  acceptance  by  both  com- 
panies. 


344  Fitchburg  and  Worcester  Railroad  Company. 


FITCHBURG    AND    WORCESTER    RAILROAD    COMP ANY. 

1846— (April  16).     Ch.  247  ;  8  S.  L.  656.     Original  charter. 

§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 

§  2.  Location  from  Fitchburg  or  Leominster  to  Worcester  and 
Nashua  R.  R.  in  Sterling,  or  West  Boylston,  con- 
necting with  the  W.  &  N.  R.  R. :  with  power,  if  the 
charter  of  W.  &  N.  R.  R.  Co.  becomes  void,  to  locate 
through  West  Boylston,  Holden  and  Worcester,  but 
required  to  construct  the  same  within  two  years. 
[1851,  ch.  34  ;  9  S.  L.  272  ;  track  in  Fitchburg  con- 
necting with  Vermont  and  Massachusetts  R.  R.  1855, 
ch.  483  ;  10  S.  L.  481,  and  1869,  ch.  127  ;  12  S.  L.  652  ; 
tracks  in  Fitchburg.] 

§  3.  Capital  stock  not  to  exceed  $500,000  ;  may  hold  real  and 
personal  estate. 

[1851,  ch.  78 ;    9  S.  L.  288.    $100,000  of  preferred  stock. 
1853,  ch.  19 ;    9  S.  L.  577.    $105,300  " 
1864,  ch.  19;  11  S.  L.  475.     $44,700     "  "  "       ] 

§  4.  May  enter  on  Fitchburg  R.  R.,  in  Fitchburg  or  Leom- 
inster, or  Vermont  and  Massachusetts  R.  R.,  in  Fitch- 
burg. 

§  5.  May  enter  on  Worcester  Branch  R.  R.,  in  Worcester. 

§  6.  May  purchase,  hire  or  form  corporate  union  with  the 
Worcester  Branch  R.  R. 

§  7.  May  form  corporate  union  with  Worcester  and  Nashua  R. 
R.  Cor. 

§  8.  Subject  to  use  by  other  companies,  under  legislative  au- 
thority. 

§  9.  Reduction  of  tolls  by  the  legislature. 
§  10.  Location  from  Fitchburg  or  Leominster  to  Sterling  to  be 
within  one  year,  and  construction  within  three  years. 
[1847,  ch.  101  ;  8  S.  L.  735  ;  time  for  location  extended 
to  April  16,  1848.  1848,  ch.  34  ;  8  S.  L.  863;  time 
extended  to  April  16,  1849.  1849,  ch.  18  ;  9  S.  L.  8  ; 
time  for  location  and  construction  extended  to  May  1, 
1850.  1850,  ch.  4;  9  S.  L.  122;  time  for  construc- 
tion extended  to  May  1,  1851.] 

1847— (March  20).     Ch.   101 ;  8   S.  L.  735.     Time  for  location  ex- 
tended to  April  16,  1848. 

1848— (Feb.  29).     Ch.  34  ;  8  S.  L.  863.     Time  for  location  extended 
to  April  16,  1849. 


Fitchburg  and  Worcester  Railroad  Company.  345 

1849— (Feb.   14).     Ch.  18 ;  9  S.  L.  8,  §   1.     Time  for  iocation  and 
construction  extended  to  May  1,  1850. 
§  2.  May  form  corporate  union  with,  Or  sell  franchise  to,  the 
•Worcester   and   Nashua,   the  Vermont  and   Massachu- 
setts, the  Fitchburg  or  the  Cheshire  railroad  companies, 
in  manner  prescribed. 

1850— (Feb.  2).  Ch.  4 ;  9  S.  L.  122.  Time  for  construction  ex- 
tended to  May  1,  1851. 

1851— (March  31).  Ch.  34 ;  9  S.  L.  272.  May,  in  pursuance  of  a 
written  contract  with  the  Fitchburg  R.  R.  Co.,  locate 
and  construct  in  Fitchburg  a  track-  for  freight  trains 
connecting  with  Vermont  and  Massachusetts  R.  R. 

(April  29).  Ch.  78  ;  9  S.  L.  288,  §  1.  May  issue  $100,000 
of  preferred  stock  with  a  guaranty,  to  be  disposed  of  at 
not  less  than  par  value.  [1853,  ch.  19  ;  9  S.  L.  577. 
1864,  ch.  19  ;  11  S.  L.  475.] 

§  2.  Preference  of  stockholders  in  subscriptions  for  said  pre- 
ferred stock. 

§  3.  When  and  how  redeemable. 

§  4.  Act  to  take  effect  upon  the  acceptance  of  act  by  the  com- 
pany, by  a  certain  vote. 

1852— (May  5).  Ch.  178 ;  9  S.  L.  510,  §  2.  Agricultural  Branch 
R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on,  in  Sterling. 

1853— (Feb.  21).  Ch.  19  ;  9  S.  L.  577,  §  1.  May  issue  $105,300 
preferred  stock  in  addition  to  $100,000  authorized  by 
1851,  ch.  78  ;  9  S.  L.  288,  with  a  guaranty,  to  be  dis- 
posed of  at  not  less  than  par  value. 

§  2.  Both  issues  to  receive  equal  dividends. 

§  3.  Preference  of  holders  of  unpreferred  stock  in  subscriptions. 

§  4.  Exchange  of  unpreferred  stock  for  second  class  preferred 
stock. 

§  5.  All  stock  to  be  classed  alike  if  three  per  cent,  semi-annual 
dividends  can  be  paid. 

§  6.  Act  to  take  effect  upon  acceptance  by  a  three-fourths  vote 
of  the  stockholders  present  and  voting.  [1864,  ch.  19  ; 
11  S.  L.  475.] 

(April  23).     Ch.  185  ;  9  S.  L.  661,  §  3.     May  subscribe  to  the 
capital  stock,  or  guarantee  the  bonds  of  the  Agricultural 
Branch  R.  R.  Co.  by  a  three-fourths  vote  of  the  stock- 
holders present  and  voting. 
44 


346  Lancaster  Railroad  Company. 

1855— (May  21).  Ch.  483;  10  S.  L.  481,  §  1.  May  extend  the 
distance  of  one  mile  in  Fitchbnrg,  from  its  passenger 
depot,  to  open  land  between  Nashua  River  and  River 
street. 

§  2.  Subject  as  to  part  of  such  extension  to  its  contract  with 
the  Fitchburg  R.  R.  Co. 

§  3.  Location  of  extension  to  be  within  two  years,  and  con- 
struction within  five  years.  [1860,  ch.  20  ;  11  S.  L. 
12  ;  time  for  construction  extended  three  years.] 

I860— (Feb.  8).  Ch.  20;  11  S.  L.  12.  Time  for  construction  of 
extension  in  Fitchburg,  authorized  by  1855,  ch.  483  ;  10 
S.  L.  481,  extended  three  years. 

1864— (Feb.  12).  Ch.  19;  11  S.  L.  475,  §  1.  May  issue  $44,700 
preferred  stock,  in  addition  to  $205,300  authorized  by 
1851,  ch.  78  ;  9  S.  L.  288,  and  1853,  ch.  19  ;  9  S.  L. 
577. 
§  2.  Act  to  take  effect  on  a  vote  of  three-fourths  of  stock- 
holders present  and  voting. 

1865— (Feb.  3).  Ch.  2  ;  11  S.  L.  615,  §  2.  Agricultural  Branch  R. 
R.  may  extend  to,  in  Sterling. 

1869— (March  27).  Ch.  127;  12  S.  L.  652,  §  1.  May  use  a  track 
near  passenger  depot  of  Fitchburg  R.  R.,  in  Fitchburg, 
connecting  with  Vermont  and  Massachusetts  R.  R.,  and 
construct  another,  with  a  restriction. 
§  2.  Union  passenger  depot  of  the  Fitchburg  R.  R.  Co.  and  the 
F.  &  W.  R.  R.  Co.,  at  Fitchburg,  to  be  built. 

(May  26).  Ch.  317;  12  S.  L.  768.  May  issue  bonds  to 
amount  of  $250,000,  and  mortgage  railroad  and  prop- 
erty to  secure  the  same. 


LANCASTER   RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1870— (April  30).     Ch.  214  ;  12  S.  L.  976.     Original  charter. 

§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 

§  2.  Location  from  Worcester  and  Nashua  R.  R.  to  Lancaster, 
and  thence  to  the  Lancaster  and  Sterling  branch  of 
Fitchburg  R.  R.,  with  right  to  enter  on  said  railroads, 
and  a  proviso  as  to  a  location  in  Hudson  on  which  the 
Massachusetts  Central  R.  R.  Co.  may  enter. 


Worcester  and  Norwich  Railroad  Company.  347 

§  3.  May  sell  or  lease  road  and  franchise  to  the  Massachusetts 

Central  R.  R.  Co. 
§  4.  Capital  stock  not  to  exceed  $500,000. 
§  5.  Location  to  be  within  two  years,  and  construction  within 

four  years. 

1871— (March  24).  Ch.  130;  Acts  and  Res.  508,  §  1.  May  mort- 
gage road  and  franchise  to  secure  its  bonds  to  the 
amount  of  $300,000. 

§  2.  May  contract  with  connecting  railroad  companies  for 
transportation. 

§  3.  May  lease  road  and  franchise,  with  provision  as  to  income, 
tolls  and  purchase  by  the  state. 


WORCESTER    AND    NORWICH    RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1833— (March  15).     Ch.  118  ;  7  S.  L.  350.     Original  charter. 

§  1.  Grants  corporate  powefs,  with  a  location  from  Worcester, 
in  the  direction  of  Norwich,  to  the  state  line  of  Connect- 
icut in  Webster  or  Dudley. 
§  2.  Capital  stock  to  consist  of  4,000  shares. 
§§  2,  3.     Election  and  powers  of  officers,  and  of  corporation ; 

assessments  on  shares,  and  forfeiture  on  non-payment. 
§§  4,  5.  Toll-houses,  tolls,  and  the  reduction  thereof  by  the  leg- 
islature. 
§§  6,  7.  Damages  to  land-owners,  and  parties  under  disability. 
§  8.  Malicious  injuries  to  railroad  and  property. 
§  9.  Voting  on  shares. 
§  10.  Crossing  of  public  and  private  ways. 
§  11.  Organization  and  location  to  be  before  July  1,  1836,  and 
construction  before  July  1,  1838.     [1836,  ch.  190  ;  7  S. 
L.   671 ;    time  for  location  extended  to  July  1,  1837., 
and  for  construction  to  July  1,  1839.] 
§  12.  Bridges  over  public  and  private  ways. 
§  13.  Subject  to  use  by  other  companies  under  legislative  au- 
thority ;  reports  to  the  legislature. 
§  14.  May  enter  on  Boston  and  Worcester  R.  R.  in  Worcester 

or  Millbury. 
§  15.  Railroad  subject    to  purchase  by  the  state.      [1836,  ch. 
190  ;  7  S.  L.  671.     1869,  ch.  406  ;  12  S.  L.  823.] 

1836— (April  9).  Ch.  190  ;  7  S.  L.  671.  Time  for  location  extended 
to  July  1,  1837,  and  for  construction  to  July  1,  1889  ; 
right  of  the  state  to  purchase. 


348  Norwich  and  Worcester  Railroad  Company. 

1836— (April  10).      Ch.   204;    7  S.  L.  679,  §  1.     Corporate   union 

with  the  Boston,  Norwich  and  New  London  R.  R.  Co.,  a 

Connecticut  corporation. 
§  2.  Meetings  of  stockholders ;  residence  of  officers. 
§  3.  Shares  liable  to  attachment  and  execution. 
§  4.  Separate  accounts  as  to  part  of  road  in  each  state,  to  be 

adjusted  by  commissioners. 
§  5.  Act  to  take  effect  on  similar  legislation  in  Connecticut, 

and  acceptance  by  the  corporations. 
§  6.  Subject  as  to  part  of  road  in  this  state  to  its  laws. 
§  7.  Name  changed  upon  union  to  the  Norwich  and  Worcester 

R.  R.  Co. 

See  Norwich  and  Worcester  R.  R.  Co. 


NORWICH    AND    WORCESTER    RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1836— (April  10).  Ch.  204  ;  7  S.  L.  679.  Corporate  union  of  the 
Worcester  and  Norwich  R.  R.  Co.  and  the  Boston,  Nor- 
wich and  New  London  R.  R.  Co.,  a  Connecticut  corpor- 
ation, under  the  name  of  the  Norwich  and  Worcester  R. 
R.  Co. 

[For  location,  see  Worcester  and  Norwich  R.  R.  Co. 

Capital  stock,  see  Worcester  and  Norwich  R.  R.  Co. 

Additions  to  capital  stock. 

1848,  ch.  196 ;  8  S.  L.  936.    §1,000,000. 

1850,  ch.  187 ;  9  S.  L.  198.    $425,000.] 

1837— (March  20).     Ch.  84 ;  7  S.  L.    752,  §    1.     Commonwealth's 

scrip  to  the  amount  of  $400,000  to  be  issued  in  aid  of. 

§§  2,  3.  Conditions  of  delivery  of  scrip.     [1854,  ch.  134  ;  10  S. 

L.  60  ;  new  scrip  issued  therefor,  and  extension  of  loan.] 

1844 — (March  15).  Resolve,  ch.  100  ;  Acts  and  Res.  325.  In  rela- 
tion to  the  interest  of  the  Commonwealth  in  suit  of  E. 
Whittemore  against  said  corporation  in  Connecticut. 

1845— (March  5).  Ch.  102  ;  8  S.  L.  440,  §  5.  Worcester  and  Nashua 
R.  R.  Co.  ma}r  enter  on,  in  Worcester,  with  restrictions. 

(March  26).  Ch.  245;  8  S.  L.  517.  May  subscribe  to  the 
capital  stock  of  Worcester  and  Nashua  R.  R.  Co.  not 
exceeding  $400,000. 

1847— (Feb,  18).  Ch.  22  ;  8  S.  L.  685,  §  1.  Providence  and  Worces- 
ter R.  R,  Co.^may  enter  on,  in  Worcester,  by  consent. 


Norwich  and  Worcester  Railroad  Company.  349 

1848— (April  26).     Ch.  196  ;  8  S.  L.  936,  §  1.     May  increase  capital 
stock  by  $1,000,000. 
§  2.  Commissioners  to  be  appointed  for  carrying  out  the  act. 
§§  3,  4.  Issue  of  preferred  stock. 
§  5.  Dividends  on  preferred  and  unpreferred  stocks. 
§  6.  Act  to  take  effect  upon  acceptance.     [Act  repealed  1850, 
ch.    187  ;  9  S.  L.  198.] 

1849— (May  1).     Ch.  194 ;  9  S.  L.  85,  §  6.     Southbridge  and  Black- 
stone  R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on. 

(May  2).  Resolve,  ch.  113  ;  Acts  and  Res.  233.  Authority 
to  release  the  interest  of  the  Commonwealth  in  part  of 
the  road  of,  to  the  Boston  and  Worcester,  the  Providence 
and  Worcester,  the  Worcester  and  Nashua  and  the 
Western  railroad  companies. 

1850— (April  13).     Ch.  187  ;  9  S.  L.  198,  §  1.     May  increase  capital 

stock  by  $425,000. 
§  2.  Subscriptions  by  stockholders  in  exchange  for  old  stock. 
§3,4.  Issue  as  preferred  stock ;  Commonwealth's  stock. 
§  5.  Dividends  on  preferred  and  unpreferred  stock. 
§  6.  Repeals  1848,  ch.  196  ;  8  S.  L.  936,  upon  this  act  going 

into  effect. 
§  7.  Act  to  take  effect  upon  similar  legislation  in  Connecticut, 

and  acceptance  by  the  corporation  by  a  certain  vote. 
§  8.  Act  subject  to  amendment  or  repeal. 

1851— (May  7).     Ch.  113;  9  S.  L.  300,  §  7.     Millbury  and  South- 
bridge  R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on. 

1853— (May  12).     Ch.  336 ;  9  S.  L.   728,  §  3.     Boston,  Barre  and 
Gardner  R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on,  in  Worcester. 
§  4.  B.,  B.  &  G.  R.  R.  Co.  may  lease  to,  or  take  lease  from. 

1854—  (March  27).     Ch.  134  ;  10  S.  L.  60,  §  1.    Loan  of  $400,000  of 
Commonwealth's  scrip  under  1837,  ch.  84 ;  7  S.  L.  752, 
extended  by  issue  of  new  scrip. 
§  2.  Redemption  of  former  scrip. 
§§  3,  4,  5.  Interest,  and  sinking  fund. 
§  6.  Remedy  on  default  of  company  to  pay  interest. 


350  Norwich  and  Worcester  Railroad  Company. 

§  7.  Act  to  take  effect  upon  acceptance  by  the  company  before 
Jan.  1,  1855,  and  approval  by  state  of  Connecticut  be- 
fore Jan.  1,  1856. 

[1854,  ch.  287 ;  10  S.  L.  160.    Concerns  sinking  fund. 

1855,  ch.  462 ;  10  S.  L.  470.    Sale  of  scrip  and  interest  on  securities  purchased. 
1857,  ch.  244;  10  S.  L.  744.    Interest  on  scrip. 
1859,  ch.    70 ;  10  S.  L.  863.    Investment  of  sinking  fund. 
1870,  Resolve,  ch.  23 ;  Acts  and  Res.  327.    Proceedings  on  account  of  redeemed 

scrip. 
1873,  Resolve,  ch.  27 ;  Acts  and  Res.  924.    Proceedings  on  account  of  redeemed 

scrip.] 

1854— (April  13).     Ch.  287 ;  10  S.  L.   160,  §   1.     Commissioners  of 
sinking  fund  created  by  1854,  ch.  134  ;  10  S.  L.  60. 
§§  2,  3.  Custody  and  investment  of  sinking  fund. 
§  4.  Records  and  returns  thereof. 

1855— (May  21).     Ch.  462 ;  10  S.  L.  470,  §  1.     Sale  of  scrip  issued 
under  1854,  ch.  134  ;  10  S.  L.  60. 
§  2.  Interest  on  securities  purchased,  and  on  scrip  sold. 

1857— (May  29).  Ch.  244  ;  10  S.  L.  744,  §  1.  Rate  of  interest  on 
scrip  issued  under  1854,  ch.  134 ;  10  S.  L.  60. 

§  2.  Semi-annual  interest. 

§  3.  Affirms  1854,  ch.  134 ;  10  S.  L.  60,  as  if  this  act  were  a 
part  thereof. 

§  4.  Act  to  take  effect  on  acceptance  by  corporation,  and  sim- 
ilar legislation  in  Connecticut  before  July  1,  1857. 

1859— (March  1).  Ch.  70 ;  10  S.  L.  863.  Applies  1858,  ch.  100; 
10  S.  L.  815,  which  prescribes  securities  in  which  cer- 
tain sinking  funds  may  be  invested,  to  the  sinking  fund. 

1869— (May  10).  Ch.  264;  12  S.  L.  740.  Union  passenger  station 
at  Worcester,  for  this  and  other  companies.  [Act 
repealed  by  1871,  ch.  343,  §  23  ;  Acts  and  Res.  673.] 

(June  12).     Ch.  406 ;  12  S.  L.  823,  §    1.     Lease  of  railroad 

and  property  to  Boston,  Hartford  and  Erie  R.  R.  Co., 

dated  Feb.  9,  1869,  confirmed. 
§  2.  B.  H.  &  E.  R.  R.  Co.  to  fulfil  contracts  as  agreed  in  said 

lease. 
§  3.  B.  H.  &  E.  R.  R.  Co.  to  furnish  equal  facilities  with  those 

furnished  by  the  N.  &  W.  R.  R.  Co.,  if  the  business 

continues  equal. 


Boston,  Norwich  and  New  London  Railroad  Company.     351 

§  4.  Rights  of  the  Commonwealth  not  affected  by  lease  ;  the  N. 
&  W.  R.  R.  Co.  to  remain  liable  for  injuries  to  passen- 
gers. 

1870— (April  22).  Resolve,  ch.  23;  Acts  and  Res.  327.  Demand 
in  behalf  of  the  Commonwealth  for  payment  of  sums 
expended  to  redeem  the  state  scrip  issued  in  aid  of,  and 
proceedings  for  neglect  to  comply  with  it.  [1873,  Re- 
solve, ch.  27  ;  Acts  and  Res.  924.} 

1871— (May  25).  Ch.  343 ;  Acts  and  Res.  673,  §§  1-24.  Act  re- 
quiring a  union  passenger  station  for  this  and  other 
companies  at  Worcester  and  regulating  its  joint  use, 
extending  the  road  to  such  station,  discontinuing,  or 
changing  tracks  in  streets,  authorizing  their  extensions 
and  joint  use,  and  the  increase  of  capital  stock,  and 
repealing  1869,  ch.  264 ;  12  S.  L.  740.  [1873,  ch.  31  ; 
Acts  and  Res.  503 ;  time  for  completion  of  depot,  dis- 
continuance of  locations,  and  filing  new  locations, 
extended.] 

1873— (Feb.  17).  Ch.  31 ;  Acts  and  Res.  503.  Time  for  completion 
of  union  passenger  station  at  Worcester,  extended  to 
June  1,  1875  ;  time  for  discontinuance  of  locations  under 
1871,  ch.  343,  §  7  ;  Acts  and  Res.  673,  extended  to  Jun'e 
1,  1876  ;  filing  locations  for  land  taken  under  1871,  ch. 
343,  §  15  ;  Acts  and  Res.  673,  extended  to  June  1, 1876. 

(April  14).  Resolve,  ch.  27  ;  Acts  and  Res.  924.  Proceedings 
against,  under  1870,  Resolve,  ch.  23  ;  Acts  and  Res.  327  ; 
may  be  discontinued  by  the  attorney-general. 

See  Worcester  and  Norwich  B.  B.  Co. 


BOSTON,    NORWICH    AND    NEW    LONDON    RAILROAD    COMPANY. 
(A   CONNECTICUT   CORPORATION.) 

1836— (April  10).  Ch.  204;  7  S.  L.  679,  §§  1-7.  Corporate  union 
with  the  Worcester  and  Norwich  R.  R.  Co.  authorized, 
under  the  name  of  the  Norwich  and  Worcester  R.  R. 
Co.,  with  provisions  for  effecting  such  union. 

See  Worcester  and  Norwich  B.  B.  Go. 
Norwich  and  Worcester  B.  B.  Co. 


352         Providence  and  Worcester  Railroad  Company. 


PROVIDENCE    AND    WORCESTER    RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1844— (March  12).     Ch.  89  ;  8  S.  L.  350.     Original  charter. 

§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers  ;  location  from  Western  R.  R.  at 
Worcester  to  state  line  of  Rhode  Island  at  Mendon,  in 
the  direction  of  Providence ;  also  from  the  Boston  and 
Worcester  R.  R.  in  Grafton,  to  said  state  line  at  Mendon. 

[1868,  ch.  272 ;  12  S.  L.  523.    Branch  in  Attleborongh. 

1870,  ch.  130 ;  12  S.  L.  931.    Station  in  Millbury. 

1871,  ch.  343 ;  Acts  and  Res.  673.    In  Worcester.] 

§  2.  Capital  stock  not  to  exceed  $1,000,000 ;  may  hold  real 
and  personal  estate. 

[1868,  ch.  272;  12  S.  L.  523.    Increase  of  $1,000,000. 
1871,  ch.  343 ;  Acts  and  Res.  673.    For  station  in  Worcester.] 

§  3.  Location  to  be  filed  according  to  law,  and  construction  on 
one  of  the  routes  within  three  years. 

[1846,  ch.  32 ;  8  S.  L.  532.    Time  for  construction  extended  to  March  12,  1848. 
1847,  ch.  22;  8  S.  L.  685.    Time  for  location  extended  to  July  1,  1847.] 

§  4.  Subject  to  use  by  other  companies,  under  legislative  au- 
thority, with  a  restriction. 

§  5.  Reduction  of  tolls  by  the  legislature. 

§  6.  May  form  a  corporate  union  with  a  connecting  railroad 
company  of  Rhode  Island  under  the  name  of  the  Provi- 
dence and  Worcester  R.  R.  Co. 

§  7.  Residence  of  officers  for  service  of  process. 

§  8.  Separate  accounts  as  to  part  of  the  united  road  in  each 
state,  to  be  adjusted  by  commissioners. 

§  9.  Liability  of  the  corporation  and  stockholders  as  to  part  of 
road  in  this  State. 
§  10.  Last  four  sections  to  take  effect  upon  similar  legislation  of 
Rhode  Island,  and  acceptance  by  the  two  corporations. 

1846— (Feb.  14).     Ch.  32  ;  8  S.  L.  532,  §  1.     Voting  at  meetings  of 
the  united  corporations  regulated. 
§  2.  Time  for  construction  extended  to  March  12,  1848. 
§  3.  Act  to  take  effect  upon  acceptance. 

(March  27).  Ch.  158  ;  8  S.  L.  614,  §  3.  Boston  and  Provi- 
dence R.  R.  Cor.  may  connect  its  road  with,  at  Prov- 
idence. 

(April  16).  Ch.  254 ;  8  S.  L.  659,  §  6.  Wrentham  and  Fox- 
borough  R.  R.  Co.  may  connect  its  road  with,  in  or  near 
Woonsocket. 


Providence  and  Worcester  Railroad  Company.         353 

1847— (Feb.  18).  Ch.  22  ;  8  S.  L.  685,  §  1.  May,  by  consent,  enter 
on  Norwich  and  Worcester  R.  R.,  near  intersection  of 
the  N.  &  W.  R.  R.  with  the  Western  R.  R.  in  Worces- 
ter, and  run  cars  upon  N.  &  W.  R.  R.  to  the  depot. 
§  2.  Time  for  location  of  road  in  this  state  extended  to  July  1, 
1847. 

(April  24).  Ch.  252  ;  8  S.  L.  815,  §  6.  Norfolk  County  R. 
R.  Co.  may  enter  on,  in  Blackstone. 

1849— (May  1).  Ch.  194 ;  9  S.  L.  85,  §  6.  Southbridge  and  Black- 
stone  R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on. 

(May  2).  Resolve,  ch.  113  ;  Acts  and  Res.  233,  §  2.  Release 
by  the  Commonwealth  of  title  in  part  of  Norwich  and 
Worcester  R.  R.  to  the  P.  &  W!  R.  R.  Co. 

1851— (May  7).  Ch.  113  ;  9  S.  L.  300,  §  7.  Millbury  and  South- 
bridge  R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on. 

1853— (May  12).     Ch.  336  ;  9  S.  L.  728,  §   3.     Boston,  Barre  and 
Gardner  R.  R.  Cor.  may  enter  on,  in  Worcester. 
§  4.  B.,  B.  &  G.  R.  R.  Cor.  may  lease  to,  or  take  lease  from. 

I860— (Feb.  8).  Ch.  18  ;  11  S.  L.  7,  §  5.  North  Attleborough  R. 
R.  Co.  may  contract  with  the  P.  &  W.  R.  R.  Co.  for 
equipping  and  running  its  road. 

(March  26).  Ch.  105  ;  11  S.  L.  60,  §§  1,  2.  Worcester  and 
Nashua  R.  R.  Co.  and  the  P.  &  W.  R.  R.  Co.  may  enter 
on  each  other. 

§  3.  New  location  not  authorized. 

§  4.  Rights  as  to  crossing  and  using  the  Boston  and  Worcester 
R.  R.  not  enlarged  or  restricted. 

1868— (Feb.  25).  Ch.  34  ;  12  S.  L.  398.  Milford  and  Woonsocket 
R.  R.  Co.  may  lease  its  road  to,  upon  vote  of  stock- 
holders. 

(May  27).  Ch.  271 ;  12  s!  L.  523,  §  1.  May  increase  cap- 
ital stock  by  $1,000,000. 

§  2.  Maj'  build  a  branch  railroad  in  Attleborough  to  connect 
with  a  railroad  in  Rhode  Island,  extending  from  India 
Pcunt  to  Valley  Falls. 
45 


354  Barre  and  Worcester  Railroad  Company. 

1869— (May  10).  Ch.  264;  12  S.  L.  740.  Act  relating  to  a  union 
depot  in  "Worcester,  repealed  by  1871,  ch.  343  ;  Acts 
and  Res.  673. 

1870— (March  23).  Ch.  130  ;  12  S.  L.  931.  May  re-locate  passenger 
and  freight  stations  in  Millbur}T. 

(June  16).  Ch.  367;  12  S.  L.  1051.  May  subscribe  for 
shares  in  the  capital  stock  of  the  Nashua  and  Rochester 
R.  R.  Co.,  not  exceeding  $100,000,  by  a  majority  vote 
of  stockholders. 

1871— (May  25).  Ch.  343  ;  Acts  and  Res.  673,  §§  1-24.  Providing 
for  a  union  passenger  station  of  this  and  other  compa- 
nies at  Worcester,  regulating  its  joint  use,  discontinu- 
ing and  changing  tracks,  authorizing  their  extension 
and  joint  use,  and  the  increase  of  capital  stock,  and 
repealing  1869,  ch.  264 ;  12  S.  L.  740.  [1873/ch.  31  ; 
Acts  and  Res.  503  ;  time  fixed  in  the  act  extended.] 

1873— (Feb.  17).  Ch.  31 ;  Acts  and  Res.  503.  Time  for  completion 
of  the  union  station  at  Worcester,  discontinuance  of 
locations,  and  filing  of  new  locations  extended  beyond 
that  fixed  by  1871,  ch.  343  ;  Acts  and  Res.  673. 


BABKE    AND    WORCESTER   RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1847— (April  26).     Ch.  276  ;  8  S.  L.  834.     Original  charter. 

§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 

§  2.  Location  from  Nashua  and  Worcester  R.  R.,  in  Worcester 
to  Barre ;  and  also  from  its  line,  in  Princeton,  to  the 
Vermont  and  Massachusetts  R.  R.,  in  Gardner.  [1851, 
ch.  63  ;  9  S.  L.  283  ;  surrender  of  part  of  location.] 

§  3.  Capital  stock  not  to  exceed  Si, 000,000  ;  may  hold  real 
and  personal  estate. 

§  4.  Location  to  be  within  one  year,  and  construction  within 
three  years.  [1848,  ch.  106  ;  8  S.  L.  900  ;  time  for  lo- 
cation extended  to  Jan.  1,  1849.  1849,  ch.  55  ;  9  S.  L. 
23  ;  time  for  construction  extended  to  April  26,  1851.] 

§  5.  Ma}'  enter  on  the  Nashua  and  Worcester  R.  R.,  in  Worces- 
ter, and  the  Vermont  and  Massachusetts  R.  R.,  in 
Gardner. 

§  6.  Subject  to  use  by  other  companies,  under  legislative 
authority. 


Boston,  Barre  and  Gardner  Railroad  Corporation.      355 
§  7.  Reduction  of  tolls  by  the  legislature. 

1848— (April  14).     Ch.  106;  8  S.  L.   900.     Time  for  location  ex- 
tended to  Jan.  1,  1849. 

1849— (March  24).     Ch.  55  ;  9   S.  L.  23,  §  1.     Time  for  construction 
extended  to  April  26,  1851. 
§  2.  Name  changed  to  Boston,  Barre  and  Gardner  R.  R.  Cor. 

See  Boston,  Barre  and  Gardner  B.  B.  Cor. 


BOSTON,    BAKEE    AND    GARDNER    RAILROAD    CORPORATION. 

1849— (March  24).  Ch.  55  ;  9  S.  L.  23,  §  2.  Name  changed  from 
Barre  and  Worcester  R.  R.  Co.  to  B.,  B.  &  G.  R.  R.  Cor. 

[Location,  see  Barre  and  "Worcester  R.  R.  Co. 

1851,  ch.  63 ;  9  S.  L.  283.  From  Princeton  to  Barre,  and  from  Worcester  to 
Gardner. 

1870,  ch.  69;  12  S.  L.  905.    New  location  from  Worcester  to  Gardner. 

1871,  ch.  343;  Acts  and  Res.  673;  and  1873,  ch.  14;  Acts  and  Res.  493.    New- 

station  and  extension  in  Worcester. 

1872,  ch.  37 ;  Acts  and  Res.  34.    From  Gardner  to  Winchendon. 

Capital  stock,  see  Barre  and  Worcester  R.  R.  Co. 
•    1871,  ch.  343 ;  Acts  and  Res.  673.    Increase  of  $200,000.] 

§  1.  Time  for  construction  extended  to  April  26,  1851. 

[Time  extended. 

1851,  ch.    63 ;    9  S.  L.  283.  To  July  1,  1853. 

1853,  ch.  336 ;    9  S.  L.  728.  To  July  1, 1856. 

1856,  ch.  114 ;  10  S.  L.  526.  To  July  1, 1857. 

1857,  ch.  93 ;  10  S.  L.  667.  To  July  1,  1859. 
1859,  ch.  97 ;  10  S.  L.  871.  To  July  1,  1863. 
1863,  ch.  84;  11  S.  L.  369.  To  July  1,  1865. 
1865,  ch.  18;  11  S.  L.  619.  '  To  May  1,  1868. 
1868,  ch.    30;  12  S.  L.  397.  To  July  1, 1871.] 

1851— (April  24).  Ch.  63.  9  S.  L.  283,  §  1.  Time  for  construc- 
tion extended  to  July  1,  1853. 

§  2.  Released  from  part  of  location,  being  from  junction  of  two 
branches  in  Princeton  to  Barre,  with  authority  to  con- 
struct the  railroad  from  Worcester  and  Nashua  R.  R., 
in  Worcester,  to  the  Vermont  and  Massachusetts  R.  R., 
in  Gardner. 

§  3.  New  subscription  to  capital  stock  to  be  made. 

§  4.  Conditions %  precedent  to  commencement  of  construction. 
[1853,  ch.  336  ;  9  S.  L.  728.] 


356     Boston,  Barre  and  Gardner  Railroad  Corporation, 

1853— (May  12).     Ch.  336  ;  9  S.  L.  728,  §  1.     Time  for  construction 

extended  to  July  1,  1856. 
§  2.  May  construct  road  in  sections. 
§  3.  May  enter  on,  in  Worcester,  the  Worcester  and  Nashua, 

the  Boston  and  Worcester,  the  Providence  and  Worcester 

and  the  Norwich  and  Worcester  railroads. 
§  4.  May  lease  its  road  to  said  corporations  or  to  the  Vermont 

and  Massachusetts  R.  R.  Co.,  or  take  leases  from  them. 
§  5.  Condition  precedent  to  commencement  of  construction  of 

each  section. 
§  6.  Time  for  application  for   land  damages   extended  three 

years. 

1856— (April  15).    Ch.  114  ;  10  S.  L.  526,  §  1.    Time  for  construction 
extended  to  July  1,  1857. 
§  2.  Time  for  application  for  land  damages  extended  for  three 
years. 

1857— (April  27) .     Ch.  93  ;  10  S.  L.  667,  §  1.     Time  for  construction 
extended  to  July  1,  1859. 
§  2.  Time   for   application  for  land  damages  extended    three 
years. 

1859— (March  14).    Ch.  97  ;  10  S.  L.  871,  §  1.    Time  for  construction 
extended  to  Jul}-  1,  1863. 
§  2.  Time   for   application  for    land  damages  extended    four 
years. 

1863— (March  12).     Ch.  84;  11  S.  L.  369,  §  1.     Time  for  construc- 
tion extended  to  July  1,  1865. 
§   2.    Time  for  application  for  land   damages  extended   four 
years. 

1865— (Feb.  9).  Ch.  18;  11  S.  L.  619.  Time  for  construction  ex- 
tended to  May  1,  1868. 

1868—  (Feb.  21).  Ch.  30;  12  S.  L.  397.  Time  for  construction 
extended  to  July  1,  1871. 

9 

1869— (June  8).  Ch.  361 ;  12  S.  L.  797,  §§  1-3.  City  of  Worcester 
and  the  towns  of  Holden,  Princeton,  Rutland,  Barre, 
Hubbardston  and  Gardner  authorized  to  take  a  limited 
amount  of  stock  in,  with  provisions  as  to  mode  of  tak- 
ing, raising  the  money  to  pay  therefor,  and  voting  upon 
the  stock. 


Boston,  Barre  and  Gardner  Railroad  Corporation.     357 

1870— (March  11).  Ch.  69;  12  S.  L.  905,  §  1.  Authorized  to 
change  the  location  of  first  and  second  sections  of  its 
road  from  Worcester  to  Gardner  through  towns  named, 
with  a  restriction  as  to  the  location  in  Worcester. 

§  2.  Crossing  of  Worcester  and  Nashua  R.  R.  at  grade,  in 
Worcester. 

§  3.  May  locate  third  section  to  Barre. 

§  4.  New  location  to  be  filed  before  July  1,  1871.  [1871,  ch. 
395  ;  Acts  and  Res.  758.]    * 

1871— (May  25).  Ch.  343  ;  Acts  and  Res.  673,  §§  1-24.  Requiring  a 
union  passenger  station  for  this  and  other  companies  at 
Worcester,  regulating  its  joint  use,  discontinuing  and 
changing  tracks,  authorizing  their  extension  and  joint 
use,  and  an  extension  to  said  station,  requiring  a  pas- 
senger station  north  of  Lincoln  square,  and  authorizing 
increase  of  capital  stock  of  B.,  B.  &  G-.  R.  R.  Cor.  of 
$200,000.  [1873,  ch.  31;  Acts  and  Res.  503;  limi- 
tation of  time  in  the  act  extended.] 

(May  27).  Ch.  395  ;  Acts  and  Res.  758,  §  1.  Time  for  loca- 
tion and  construction  of  first  and  second  sections  ex- 
tended two  years,  and  of  third  section  three  years. 

§  2.  May,  from  terminus  in  Gardner,  run  on  Vermont  and  Mas- 
sachusetts R.  R.,  eastwardly  or  westwardly,  and  on 
Cheshire  R.  R.  and  Ware  River  R.  R.  to  junction  of 
Monadnock  R.  R.  or  the  Cheshire  R.  R.,  in  Winchendon. 

1872— (Feb.  24).  Ch.  37  ;  Acts  and  Res.  34,  §  1.  May  extend  from 
its  terminus  in  Gardner  to  the  Cheshire  R.  R.  or  the 
Monadnock  R.  R.,  in  Winchendon. 

§  2.  May  enter  on  the  Ware  River  R.  R.,  the  Cheshire  R.  R. 
and  the  Monadnock  R.  R.,  with  reciprocal  right  in  said 
railroad  companies. 

§  3.  May  cross  railroads  according  to  agreement  with  compa- 
nies, or  as  determined  by  the  board  of  railroad  commis- 
sioners. 

§  4.  Location  of  the  extension  to  be  within  one  year,  and  con- 
struction within  two  years. 

1873— (Feb.  6).  Ch.  14  ;  Acts  and  Res.  493.  May,  prior  to  July  1, 
1875,  locate  and  construct  its  road  from  Barber's  cross- 
ing, in  Worcester,  to  new  passenger  station,  in  Worces- 
ter, constructed  under  1871,  ch.  343,  §  10;  Acts  and 
Res.  673. 


358       Barre  and  N~orth  Brookfield  Railroad  Company. 

1873— (Feb.  17).     Ch.  31 ;  Acts  and  Res.  503,  §§  1-3.     Limitation 
of  time  in  1871,  ch.  343  ;  Acts  and  Res.  673,  extended. 

(June  9).     Ch.  348;  Acts  and  Res.  875.     May  mortgage  its 
property  and  franchise  to  the  amount  of  $400,000. 

See  Barre  and  Worcester  R.  R.  Co. 


BABBE    AND    NORTH    BROOKFIELD    RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1852— (May  3).     Ch.  176  ;  9  S.  L.  507.     Original  charter. 

§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 

§  2.  Location  from  "Western  R.  R.,  in  Brookfield,  to  the  centre 
of  Barre.  [1857,  ch.  142 ;  10  S.  L.  688  ;  change  of 
location  authorized.] 

§  3.  Capital  stock  not  to  exceed  $250,000.  [1854,  ch.  382 ; 
10  S.  L.  207.     1857,  ch.  142  ;  10  S.  L.  688.] 

§  4.  Organization  and  location  to  be  within  two  years,  and  con- 
struction within  four  years.  [1854,  ch.  382  ;  10  S.  L. 
207  ;  time  for  location  extended  six  months.  1856,  ch. 
29  ;  10  S.  L.  499  ;  time  for  construction  extended  two 
years.  1857,  ch.  142;  10  S.  L.  688;  time  for  con- 
struction of  part  extended  two  years.] 

§  5.  Conditions  precedent  to  commencement  of  construction. 

§  6.  May  lease  its  road  to,  or  take  a  lease  from,  or  form  cor- 
porate union  with,  an  adjoining  railroad  company ;  any 
company  directly  or  indirectly  connecting  may  guaranty 
its  dividends. 

§  7.  May  enter  on  "Western  R.  R. 

1854— (April  28).     Ch.  382  ;  10  S.  L.  207,  §  1.     Time  for  location 
extended  six  months. 
§  2.  New  subscription  of  capital  stock ;  former  subscribers  re- 
leased. 

1856— (Feb.  26).     Ch.  29  ;  10  S.  L.  499.     Time  for  construction  ex- 
tended two  years. 

1857— (May  13).     Ch.  142  ;  10  S.  L.  688,  §   1.     Time  for  construc- 
tion of  part  of  road  extended  two  years. 
§  2.  May  alter  location,  and  use  steam  or  horse-power. 
§  3.  New  subscription  for  construction  from  East  Brookfield  to 
North  Brookfield,  with  release  of  former  subscribers. 
§§  4,  5.  Conditions  precedent  to  commencement  of  construction. 


Ware  River  Railroad  Company,  ITo.  1.  359 


WAKE    RIVER    RAILROAD    COMPANY,    No.    1. 

1851— (May  24).     Ch.  326  ;  9  S.  L.  408.     Original  charter. 
§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 
§  2.  Location  from  the  New  London,  Willimantic  and  Palmer 

R.  R.,  in  Palmer,  to  line  of  New  Hampshire  at  Winchen- 
,     don,  connecting  with   the  Monadnock  R.  R.  of  New 
.    Hampshire. 
§  3.  Capital  stock  to  be  $800,000.     [1853,  ch.  75  ;  9  S.  L.  615  ; 

new  subscription  to  be  opened.] 
§  4.  May  enter  on  the  New  London,  Willimantic  and  Palmer 

R.  R.  in  Palmer,  the  Vermont  and  Massachusetts  R.  R. 

near  Bald  wins  ville,  and  the  Cheshire  R.  R.  in  Winchen- 

don. 
§  5.  Subject  to  use  by  other  companies  under  legislative  au- 
thority. 
§  6.  Reduction  of  tolls  by  the  legislature. 
§  7.  May  enter  on  Western  R.  R.  by  consent. 
§  8.  Location  to  be  within  two  years,  and  construction  within 

three  years. 

[Time  extended. 

1853,  ch.   75 ;    9  S.  L.  615,  two  years. 
1855,  ch.  190;  10  S.  L.  343.    "      " 
1857,  ch.  126 ;  10  S.  L.  680.   "      "        ] 

§  9.  Restriction  on  the  issue  of  shares. 
§  10.  May  divide  road  into  four  sections  for  construction,  and 
obtain  capital  for  each,  with  conditions  precedent  to  the 
commencement  of  the  construction  of  each. 

1853— (March  24).  Ch.  75  ;  9  S.  L.  615,  §  1.  Time  for  location  and 
construction  extended  two  years. 
§  2.  May  lease  road  to,  or  take  lease  from,  form  corporate 
union  with,  and  guaranty  dividends  of,  railroad  corpo- 
rations connecting  directly  or  indirectly,  upon  terms 
prescribed. 
§  3.  New  subscriptions  of  capital  stock,  with  release  of  former 
subscribers  from  future  expenses. 

1855— (April  14).     Ch.  190  ;  10  S.  L.  343.     Time  for  location  and 
construction  extended  two  years. 

1857— (May  7).     Ch.  126  ;  10  S.  L.  680.     Time  for  location  and  con- 
struction extended  two  years. 

See  Ware  River  R.  R.  Co.,  No.  2. 


360  Ware  River  Railroad  Company,  No,  2. 

"WARE    RIVER    RAILROAD    OOMPANTT,    No.    2. 

1867— (March  16).     Ch.  76  ;  12  S.  L.  202.     Original  charter. 

§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 

§  2.  Location  from  the  New  London  Northern  R.  R.,  in  Palmer, 
to  line  of  New  Hampshire  at  Winchendon. 

§  3.  Ma}^  enter  on  the  railroads  of  the  New  London  Northern, 
the  Vermont  and  Massachusetts,  and  the  Cheshire  rail- 
road companies,  subject  to  a  reciprocal  right  in  them. 

§  4.  May  enter^on  the  Western  R.  R.  by  consent. 

§  5.  Capital  stock  to  be  $1,000,000. 

§  6.  May  divide  road  into  four  sections  for  construction,  and 
obtain  capital  for  each,  with  conditions  precedent  to 
commencement  of  construction  of  each.  [1868,  ch. 
224  ;  12  S.  L.  496.     1870,  ch.  73  ;  12  S.  L.  907.] 

§  7.  May  lease  road  to  New  London  Northern  R.  R.  Co.  or  the 
Western  R.  R.  Cor. 

§  8.  Location  to  be  within  two  years,  and  construction  of  the 
first  section  within  three  3rears.  [1869,  ch.  138  ;  12  S. 
L.  657,  revives  1867,  ch.  76  ;  12  S.  L.  202,  and  extends 
time  for  location  and  construction  to  July  1,  1874.] 

1868— (May  19).  Ch.  224  ;  12  S.  L.  496,  §  1.  May  build  the  first 
section  with  a  subscription  of  $200,000,  with  a  proviso. 

§  2.  Town  of  Ware  may  subscribe  for  a  limited  amount  of  stock 
of,  and  raise  money  therefor  by  loan  or  tax. 

§  3.  Representation  of  the  town  at  corporate  meetings. 

1869— (April  1).  Ch.  138  ;  12  S.  L.  657.  Revives  1867,  ch.  76  ;  12 
S.  L.  202,  and  extends  time  for  location  and  construc- 
tion to  July  1,  1874. 

(May  10).  Ch.  260  ;  12  S.  L.  736,  §  5.  May  sell  or  lease  its 
road  to,  or  form  corporate  union  with,  the  Massachusetts 
Central  R.  R.  Co.,  and  may  be  entered  on  b}'  the  said 
M.  C.  R.  R.  Co. 

(May  22).  Ch.  297 ;  12  S.  L.  763.  May  mortgage  the  road, 
or  sections  thereof,  to  secure  its  bonds.  [1873,  ch. 
217  ;  Acts  and  Res.  626  ;  purchasers  and  bondholders 
under  the  mortgage  may  form  a  new  corporation.] 

(May  26).  Ch.  315;  12  S.  L.  767,  §§  1,  2.  New  London 
Northern  R.  R.  Co.  may  subscribe  for  stock  or  bonds  of, 
or  guarantee  bonds  of,  not  exceeding  $400,000. 

§  2.  N.  L.  N.  R.  R.  Co.  may  form  corporate  union  with,  or 
lease  road  of. 


Ware  River  Railroad  Company y  JVb.  2.  361 

1870— (March  15).  Ch.  73 ;  12  S.  L.  907,  §  1.  May  build  the  sec- 
ond and  fourth  sections  on  a  subscription  of  $150,000 
for  each,  with  a  condition  precedent  to  commencement  of 
construction  of  either. 

§  2.  May  enter  on  the  Monadnock  R.  R.,  near  its  depot,  in 
Winchendon. 

§  3.  Towns  of  Hardwick,  New  Braintree,  Barre,  Hubbardston, 
Templeton  and  Winchendon  may  subscribe  for  a  limited 
amount  of  the  capital  stock  of,  in  manner  prescribed, 
and  raise  money  therefor  by  loan  or  tax.  [1870,  ch.  255  ; 
12  S.  L.  999  ;  confers  similar  authority  on  Phillipston.] 

§  4.  Representation  of  the  towns  at  corporate  meetings. 

§  5.  Limit  of  said  subscriptions  to  five  per  cent,  of  assessed 
valuation  of  the  town. 

(May  16).  Ch.  255  ;  12  S.  L.  999.  Town  of  Phillipston  may 
subscribe  to  the  stock  of,  as  provided  in  1870,  ch.  73  ; 
12  S.  L.  907. 

(June  23).  Ch.  405;  12  S.  L.  1063,  §  3.  Southbridge  and 
Palmer  R.  R.  Co.  and  the  W.  R.  R.  R.  Co.  may  enter 
on  each  other,  at  Palmer. 

§  7.  S.  &  P.  R.  R.  Co.  may  sell  or  lease  its  railroad  and  fran- 
chise to. 

1871— (May  27).  Ch.  395  ;  Acts  and  Res.  758.  Boston,  Barre  and 
Gardner  R.  R.  Cor.  may  enter  on. 

1872— (Feb.  24) .     Ch.  37  ;  Acts  and  Res,  34,  §  2.     Boston,  Barre  and 
Gardner  R.  R.  Cor.  and  W.  R.  R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on 
each  other. 
§  3.  B.,  B.  &  G.  R.  R.  Cor.  may  cross  certain  railroads  in  man- 
ner prescribed. 

(April  20).  Ch.  224  ;  Acts  and  Res.  165,  §  1.  Lease  or  con- 
tract between  the  New  London  Northern  R.  R.  Co.  and 
the  W.  R.  R.  R.  Co.  not  to  be  affected  by  the  act. 

1873— (April  21).  Ch.  217  ;  Acts  and  Res.  626,  §  1.  Purchasers  of  the 
railroad  under  the  power  of  sale  in  the  mortgage  author- 
ized by  1869,  ch.  297  ;  12  S.  L.  763,  made  a  corporation. 

§  2.  Meeting  of  bondholders  to  organize  the  corporation. 

§  3.  Bondholders  may  exchange  bonds  for  stock,  or  receive 
ratable  proportion  of  proceeds  ;  organization  at  the  first 
meeting. 

§  4.  New  corporation  may  mortgage  the  road  to  secure  bonds. 

See  Ware  River  R.  R.  Co.,  No.  1. 

46 


362     Southbridge  and  Palmer  Railroad  Company,  JVos.  1  &  2. 


SOUTHBRIDGE    AND   PALMER   RAILROAD    COMPANY,    NO.    1. 

1863— (April  14).     Ch.  152;  11  S.  L.  401.     Original  charter. 
§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 
§  2.  Location  from  Southbridge,  near  Hamilton  woollen  mills, 

connecting  there  with  the  Southern  Midland  R.  R.,  to 

"Western  R.  R.,  in  Palmer. 
§  3.  Capital. stock  not  to  exceed  $650,000  ;  may  hold  real  and 

personal  estate. 
§  4.  May  cross  at  grade  certain  streets  and  highways. 
§  5.  Location  to  be  within  two  years,  and  construction  within 

four  years. 

See  Southbridge  and  Palmer  R.  R.  Co.,  No.  2. 


SOUTHBRIDGE    AND    PALMER   RAILROAD    COMPANY,    NO.    2. 

1870— (June  23).     Ch.  405  ;  12  S.  L.  1063.     Original  charter. 

§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 

§  2.  Location  from  Boston,  Hartford  and  Erie  R.  R.  at  South- 
bridge,  to  junction  of  the  Boston  and  Albany,  the  New 
London  Northern,  or  the  "Ware  River  railroads,  at 
Palmer. 

§  3.  May  enter  on  the  B.,  H.  &  E.  R.  R.  at  Southbridge,  and 
the  B.  &  A.  R.  R.,  the  N.  L.  N.  R.  R.,  and  the  "W.  R. 
R.  R.,  at  Palmer. 

§  4.  Capital  stock  not  to  exceed  $800,000,  nor  be  less  than 
8300,000. 

§  5.  Towns  of  Southbridge,  Sturbridge,  Brimfield,  Holland, 
"Wales  and  Palmer,  may  subscribe  to  the  capital  stock 
of,  to  a  limited  amount,  in  mode  prescribed. 

§  6.  May  mortgage  its  railroad,  franchise  and  property. 

§  7.  May  sell  or  lease  its  railroad,  franchise  and  property  to 
am^  of  the  above-named  corporations. 

§  8.  Location  to  be  within  three  years,  and  construction  within 
six  years. 

1873 — (April  2).     Ch.  148;  Acts  and  Res.  571.     Time  for  location 
extended  one  year. 

See  Southbridge  and  Palmer  R.  R.  Co.,  No.  1. 


New  London,  Willimantic  &  Palmer  Railroad  Company.     363 


IfEW    LONDON,    WILLIMANTIC    AND    PALMER    RAILROAD 
COMPANY. 

1848— (April  10).     Ch.  100  ;  8  S.  L.  894.     Original  charter. 

§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 

§  2.  Location  from  the  Western  R.  R.,  in  Palmer,  to  state  line 
of  Connecticut  at  Monson,  uniting  there  with  a  railroad 
in  Connecticut,  which  is  to  extend  fro*m  New  London  to 
the  line  of  this  state. 

[1848,  ch.  100 ;  8  S.  L.  894.    Corporate  union  with  the  New  London,  Willimantic 

and  Springfitld  R.  R.  Co. 
1851,  ch.  277 ;  9  S.  L.  378.    Corporate  union  with  the  Amherst  and  Belchertown 

R.  R.  Co. 
1851,  ch.  314 ;  9  S.  L.  403.    Corporate  union  with  the  Swift  River  R.  R.  Co.] 

§  3.  Capital  stock  not  to  exceed  $200,000. 
§  4.  May  enter  on  Western  R.  R.,  in  Palmer. 
§  5.  Subject  to  use  by  other  companies,  under  legislative  au- 
thority. 
§  6.  Reduction  of  tolls  by  the  legislature. 
§  7.  Organization  and  location  to  be  within  two  years,  and 

construction  within  four  years. 
§  8.  May  form  corporate  union  with  the  New  London,  Will- 
imantic and  Springfield  R.  R.  Co.  of  Connecticut,  under 
the  name  of  the  New  London,  Willimantic  and  Palmer 
R.  R.  Cor. 
§  9.  One  corporation  after  union ;  residence  of  officers  for  ser- 
vice of  process,  with  liability  to  jurisdiction. 
§  10.  Attachment  of  shares. 
§11.  Separate  accounts  as  to  part  of  united  road  in  each  state, 

to  be  adjusted  by  commissioners. 
§  12. 'Subject  as  to  part  in  this  state  to  its  laws. 
§  13.  §§  8,  9,  10,  11  to  take  effect  upon  similar  legislation  in 
Connecticut,  and  acceptance  by  the  corporations. 

1851— (April  24).  Ch.  60  ;  9  S.  L.  281,  §  1.  Issue  of  seven  per 
cent,  bonds  not  exceeding  $500,000  under  act  of  Con- 
necticut confirmed. 

§  2.  Mortgage  of  franchises,  dated  Sept.  18,  1849,  to  Starr  and 
others,  to  secure  said  bonds  confirmed  ;  record  of  mort- 
gage ;  residence  of  one  trustee  after  possession  taken, 
for  service  of  process,  with  liability  to  jurisdiction. 

§  3.  Further  instruments  may  be  given  to  effectuate  the  pur- 
poses of  said  mortgage,  with  a  proviso  as  to"  residence 
of  one  of  the  trustees. 


364     New  London,  WUlimantic  <&  Palmer  Railroad  Company. 

§  4.  New  bonds,  when  issued  or  renewed,  to  bear  interest  not 
exceeding  six  per  cent. 

1851— (May  24).     Ch.  277  ;  9  S.  L.  378,  §  8.     May  form   corporate 
union   with   the  Amherst  and  Belchertown  R.  R.  Co. 
under  the  name  of  the  New  London,  Palmer  and  Amherst 
R.»R.  Co. 
§  9.  One  corporation  after  such  union  ;  residence  of  officers  for 
service  of  process,  with  liability  to  jurisdiction. 
V§  10.  Shares  liable  to  attachment. 
§  11.  Subject  as  to  part  of  road  in  this  state  to  its  laws. 

(May  24).     Ch.  314  ;  9  S.  L.  403,  §  8.     May  form  a  corporate 
union  with  the  Swift  River  R.  R.  Co.,  under  the  name  of 
the  New  London,  Palmer  and  Swift  River  R.  R.  Co. 
§  9.  One  corporation  after  such  union  ;  residence  of  officers  for 
service  of  process,  with  liability  to  jurisdiction. 
§  10.  Shares  liable  to  attachment. 
§11.  Subject  as  to  part  of  road  in  this  state  to  its  laws. 

(May  24).     Ch.  326  ;  9  S.  L.  408,  §  4.     Ware  River  R.  R.  Co. 
may  enter  on,  in  Palmer. 

1852— (May  11).  Ch.  205  ;  9  S.  L.  519.  May  subscribe  to  the  capital 
stock  of  the  Amherst  and  Belchertown  R.  R.  Co.  not 
exceeding  $100,000,  by  a  vote  of  three-fourths  of  the 
stockholders. 

• 
I860— (Feb.  24).  Ch.  38  ;  11  S.  L.  25,  §§  1-13.  Bondholders  under 
the  first  mortgage  of  said  corporation  incorporated  under 
the  name  of  the  New  London  Northern  R.  R.  Co.,  with 
various  provisions,  including  one  for  a  corporate  union 
with  a  Connecticut  corporation  under  the  name  of  N.  L. 
N.  R.  R.  Co. 

See  New  London  Northern  R.  R.  Co. 

New  London,  Palmer  and  Amherst  R.  R.  Co. 

Amherst  and  Belchertown  R.  R.  Co. 

New  London,  WUlimantic  and  Palmer  R.  R.  Co. 


Amherst  and  Belchertown  Railroad  Company.  365 


NEW     LONDON,     WILLIMANTIC     AND     SPRINGFIELD     RAILROAD 

COMPANY. 

(A  CONNECTICUT  CORPORATION,  CHARTERED  IN  1847.) 

1848— (April  10.)  Ch.  100 ;  8  S.  L.  894,  §  8.  New  London,  Willi- 
mantic  and  Palmer  R.  R.  Co.  may  form  corporate  union 
with,  under  the  name  of  the  New  London,  Williman- 
tic  and  Palmer  R.  R.  Co. 

See  New  London,  Willimantic  and  Palmer  B.  B.  Co. 


AMHERST   AND   BELCHERTOWN   RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1851— (May  24).     Ch.  277  ;  9  S.  L.  378.     Original  charter. 

§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 

§  2.  Location  from  New  London,  Willimantic  and  Palmer  R.  R., 
'  in  Palmer,  to  the  Vermont  and  Massachusetts  R.  R., 
in  Montague.  [Hastings  v.  Amherst  and  Belchertown 
R.  R.  Co.,  9  Cushing  R.  596.  1864,  ch.  10 ;  11  S.  L. 
471 ;  extension  from  Amherst  to  Vermont  and  Massa- 
chusetts R.  R.  authorized.] 

§  3.  Capital  stock  not  to  exceed  $600,000.  [1858,  ch.  91 ;  10 
S.  L.  812  ;  preferred  stock]  ;  may  hold  real  and  personal 
estate. 

§  4.  May  enter  on  the  Vermont  and  Massachusetts  R.  R.,  in 
Montague. 

§  5.  Reduction  of  tolls  by  the  legislature. 

§  6.  Subject  to  use  by  other  companies,  under  legislative  au- 
thority. 
,     §  7.  Organization  and  location  to  be  within  two  years,  and 
construction  within  four  years. 

[Time  extended. 

1853,  ch.  302 ;    9  S.  L.  716.  One  year. 

1854.  ch.   32;10S.  L.    13.  Two  years. 
1856,  ch.   86 ;  10  S.  L.  517.  One  year.] 

1858,  ch.  91 ;  10  S.  L.  812.  Two  years  for  location  of  second  section,  and  three 
years  for  construction. 

§  8.  May  form  corporate  union  with  the  New  London,  Will- 
imantic and  Palmer  R.  R.  Co.,  a  corporation  partly  in 
Connecticut,  under  the  name  of  the  New  London,  Palmer 
and  Amherst  R.  R.  Co. 


366  Amherst  and  Belchertown  Railroad  Company. 

§  9.  One  corporation  after  such  union  ;  residence  of  officers  for 
service  of  process,  with  liability  to  jurisdiction. 

§  10.  Shares  liable  to  attachment. 

§  11.  Subject  as  to  road  in  this  state,  to  its  laws. 

§  12.  Restriction  on  the  issue  of  shares. 

§  13.  Road  for  purposes  of  construction  may  be  divided  into 
sections,  with  conditions  precedent  to  construction  of 
each. 

1852— (May  11).  Ch.  205  ;  9  S.  L.  519.  New  London,  Willimantic 
and  Palmer  R.  R.  Co.  may  subscribe  to  the  stock  of,  to 
the  amount  of  $100,000,  on  vote  of  three-fourths  of 
stockholders  of  each  corporation. 

1853— (May  4).  Ch.  302  ;  9  S.  L.  716.  Time  for  location  and  con- 
struction extended  one  year. 

(May  23).  Ch.  361 ;  9  S.  L.  744,  §  3.  Swift  River  R.  R.  Co. 
may  enter  on,  in  Palmer  or  Belchertown. 

1854— (Feb.  24).  Ch.  32  ;  10  S.  L.  13.  Time  for  location  and  con- 
struction extended  two  years. 

1856— (April  3).  Ch.  86;  10  S.  L.  517.  Time  for  location  and 
construction  extended  one  year. 

1858— (March  25).  Ch.  91 ;  10  S.  L.  812,  §  1.  Time  for  location  of 
second  section  from  Amherst  to  Montague,  extended 
two  years,  and  for  construction  of  the  same,  three  years. 

§  2.  May  issue  remaining  shares  as  preferred  stock,  not  ex- 
ceeding $100,000,  at  rates  of  interest  named. 

§  3.  Purchasers  of  said  railroad,  under  a  mortgage,  may  form  a 
corporation. 

§  4.  Act  to  take  effect  upon  acceptance. 

1864— (Feb.  8).  Ch.  10 ;  11  S.  L.  471,  §  1.  May  (called  here  the 
Amherst,  Belchertown  and  Palmer  R.  R.  Co.)  extend 
from  Amherst  to  the  Vermont  and  Massachusetts  R.  R. ; 
said  location  to  be  filed  according  to  law,  and  extension 
to  be  completed  within  two  years.  [1866,  ch.  5;  12  S. 
L.  2  ;  time  extended  one  year.] 
§  2.  May  sell  or  lease  its  railroad  to  the  New  London  North- 
ern R.  R.  Co. 


New  London  Northern  Railroad  Company.  367 

§  3.  May  form  a  corporate  union  with  the  said  N.  L.  N.  R.  R. 

Co.  within  two  years ;  the  new  corporation  may  issue 

bonds  not  exceeding  $300,000. 
§  4.  Rights  and  liabilities  of  new  corporation. 
§  5.  Annual  reports  to  the  legislature. 

1866— (Feb.  3).  Ch.  5 ;  12  S.  L.  2,  §  1.  Time  for  construction  of 
the  New  London  Northern  R.  R.  under  1864,  ch.  10  ;  11 
S.  L.  471,  extended  one  year. 

See  New  London  Northern  R.  R.  Co. 


NEW    LONDON,  PALMER    AND    AMHERST    RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1851— (May  24).  Ch.  277  ;  9  S.  L.  378,  §  8.  Amherst  and  Belcher- 
town  R.  R.  Co.,  and  the  New  London,  Willimantic  and 
Palmer  R.  R.  Co.,  may  form  a  corporate  union  under  the 
name  of  the  New  London,  Palmer  and  Amherst  R.  R.  Co. 

See  Amherst  and  Belchertown  R.  R.  Co. 

New  London,  Willimantic  and  Palmer  R.  R.  Co. 


NEW    LONDON    NORTHERN    RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

I860— (Feb.  24).  Ch.  38  ;  11  S.  L.  25,  §  1.  Bondholders  under  the 
mortgage  of  the  New  London,  "Willimantic  and  Palmer 
R.  R.  Co.,  incorporated  under  the  name  of  the  N.  L.  N. 
R.  R.  Co. 

[For  location,  see  New  London,  Willimantic  and  Palmer  R.  R.  Co 
1860,  ch.    38;  US.  L.    25.    Corporate  union  with  the  Connecticut  corporation . 
1864,  ch.    10 ;  11  S.  L.  471.    Corporate  union  with  the  Amherst,  Belchertown 

and  Palmer  R.  R.  Co. 
1864,  ch.  184;  11  S.  L.  550.    Change  in  Palmer,  and  discontinuance  near  Three 

Rivers. 
1866,  ch.     5 ;  12  S.  L.     2.    Filing  of  new  locations. 
1866,  ch.   41 ;  12  S.  L.    16.    Purchase  or  lease  of  Turner's  Falls  Br.  R.  R. 

1869,  ch.  315 ;  12  S.  L.  767.    Corporate  union  with  several  companies. 

1870,  ch.  405 ;  12  S.  L.  1063.    Purchase  of  Southbridge  and  Palmer  R.  R, 
1872,  ch.  224 ;  Acts  and  Res.  165.    Lease  of  Ware  River  R.  R.] 

§  2.  Capital  stock  to  be  §300,000. 

[1867,  ch.  140;  12  S.  L.  242.    Increase  to  $  1,600,000. 
1868,  ch.  239;  12  S.  L.  512.  "       "  $2,000,000. 

"     "      "      "     "      "       Former  issues  confirmed.] 


368  New  London  Northern  Railroad  Company. 

§  3.  Subscriptions  to  capital  stock,  with  time,  place  and  mode 
of  receiving  them. 

§  4.  Parties  holding  bonds  in  a  fiduciary  or  representative  ca- 
pacity may  subscribe. 

§  5.  Public  notice  of  first  meeting  of  stockholders. 

§  6.  Appraisement  of  bonds  of  parties  neglecting  or  refusing 
to  subscribe,  and  deposit  of  value. 

§  7.  Subscriptions  after  organization. 

§  8.  New  corporation,  after  foreclosure,  to  take  possession  of 
all  property  conveyed  by  the  mortgage. 

§  9.  Duties  of  trustees,  and  termination  of  the  trust. 
§  10.  Superior  court    to  have  jurisdiction  in   proceedings  for 

foreclosure  ;  order  of  notice. 
§  11.  May  be  consolidated  with  the  New  London  Northern  R. 

R.  Co.  of  Connecticut. 
§  12.  Act  subject  to  amendment  or  repeal. 

1864— (Feb.    8).      Ch.    10;    11    S.  L.   471,  §    2.      May  purchase  or 
lease  the  Amherst,  Belchertown  and  Palmer  R.  R. 
§  3.  May  form  corporate  union  with  the  said  A.,  B.  &  P.  R.  R. 
Co.  under  name  of  New  London  Northern  R.  R.  Co., 
and  issue  bonds  for  construction. 
§§  4,  5.  Powers  of  new  corporation,  and  annual  reports. 

(April  13).  Ch.  147  ;  11  S.  L.  533,  §  3.  Amherst  Branch  R. 
R.  Co.  may  connect  with,  in  Amherst. 

(April  30).  Ch.  184  ;  11  S.  L.  550,  §  1.  May  change  its  lo- 
cation in  Palmer,  to  be  filed  within  one  j'ear. 

§  2.  May  discontinue  a  part  of  its  road  near  village  of  Three 
Rivers. 

§  3.  Powers  and  liabilities  as  to  new  location. 

§  4.  Land  damages. 

1866—  (Feb.  3).     Ch.  5  ;  12  S.  L.  2.     Time  fixed  for  construction  by 
1864,  ch.  10  ;  11  S.  L.  471,  extended  one  year. 
§  2.  May  file  within  one  year  new  locations. 

(Feb.  19).     Ch.  41;    12  S.  L.  16,  §§   2,  4.     Turner's  Falls 

Branch  R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on. 
§  5.  T.  F.  Br.  R.  R.  Co.  may  lease  or  transfer  its  property  and 

franchise  to. 

1867— (March  16).     Ch.  76  ;  12  S.  L.  202,  §  3.     Ware  River  R.  R. 
Co.  and  the  N.  L.  N.  R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on  each  other. 
§  7.  W.  R.  R.  R.  may  be  leased  to. 


JVew  London  Northern  Railroad  Company.  369 

1867— (April  12).     Ch.  140;  12  S.  L.  242,  §  1.     May  increase  its 
capital  stock  to  $1,600,000.     [1868,  ch.  239  ;  12  S.  L. 
512  ;  ma}'  increase  to  $2,000,000.] 
§  2.  Former  issues  of  stock  confirmed. 

1868— (May  25).  Ch.  239  ;  12  S.  L.  512,  §  1.  May  establish  a  line 
of  steamboats  between  New  London  and  New  York,  in 
connection  with  its  railroad,  or  subscribe  to  the  stock  of 
a  corporation  owning  such  a  line,  not  exceeding  $400,000. 

§  2.  May  guaranty  the  bonds  of  such  corporation,  or  issue  its 
own  bonds  for  $400,000,  secured  by  a  mortgage  of  the 
railroad.  [1869,  ch.  315  ;  12  S.  L.  767.  1872,  ch.  174  ; 
Acts  and  Res.  126.] 

§  3.  May  increase  its  capital  stock  to  $2,000,000. 

1869— (April  17).    Ch.174;  12S.L.676,  §3.  '  Athol  and  Enfield  R.  R. 
Co.  and  the  N.  L.  N.  R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on  each  other. 
§  7.  A.  &  E.  R.  R.  may  be  leased  to. 

(May  10).  Ch.  260  ;  12  S.  L.  736,  §  6.  Massachusetts  Cen- 
tral R.  R.  Co.  and  the  N.  L.  N.  R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on 
each  other. 

(May  26).  Ch.  315  ;  12  S.  L.  767,  §  1.  May  subscribe  to  the 
capital  stock  of,  and  subscribe  for  or  guarantee  the 
bonds  of  certain  companies ;  viz.,  the  Springfield  and 
Longmeadow  R.  R.  Co. ;  the  Rockville  and  Springfield 
R.  R.  Co. ;  a  Connecticut  corporation  yet  to  be  formed, 
connecting  the  N.  L.  N.  R.  R.  with  said  Springfield  and 
Longmeadow  R.  R.,  or  with  the  Rockville  and  Springfield 
R.  R. ;  the  Ware  River  R.  R.  Co. ;  and  the  Athol  and 
Enfield  R.  R.  Co. 

§  2.  Ma}'  consolidate  with  said  companies,  or  lease  their  roads, 
succeeding  to  their  rights. 

§  3.  May  issue  bonds  to  amount  of  $400,000,  and  secure  the 
same  by  a  mortgage,  its  subscriptions  above  authorized 
not  to  exceed  in  all  $400,000.  [1868,  ch.  239  ;  12  S.  L. 
512.     1872,  ch.  174  ;  Acts  and  Res.  126.] 

1870— (June  15).    Ch.  362  ;  12  S.  L.  1047,  §  3.     Intersection  of  Mas- 
sachusetts Central  R.  R.  with,  in  Belchertown. 

(June  23).  Ch.  405 ;  12  S.  L.  1063,  §  3.  Southbridge  and 
Palmer  R.  R.  Co.  and  the  N.  L.  N.  R.  R.  Co.  may  enter 
on  each  other,  at  Palmer. 

§  7.  S.  &  P.  R.  R.  Co.  may  sell  or  lease  its  railroad  and  fran- 
chise to. 
47 


370  Swift  River  Railroad  Company. 

1871— (May  12).  Ch.  289  ;  Acts  and  Res.  637,  §  2.  Springfield  and 
Athol  R.  R.  Co.  may  cross  at  grade. 

(May  12).  Ch.  291 ;  Acts  and  Res.  639,  §  3.  "Holyoke  and 
Belchertown  R.  R.  Co.  and  the  N.  L.  N.  R.  R.  Co. 
may  enter  on  each  other. 

§  4.  H.  &  B.  R.  R.  may  be  leased  to. 

1872 — (April  5).  Ch.  174  ;  Acts  and  Res.  126.  May  make  a  second 
mortgage  to  secure  bonds  to  an  amount  not  exceeding 
$500,000,  subject  to  a  first  mortgage  for  $300,000,  here- 
tofore made.  [1868,  ch.  239  ;  12  S.  L.  512.  1869,  ch. 
315;  12  S.  L.  767.] 

(April  20).  Ch.  224  ;  Acts  and  Res.  165,  §  1.  Contract  made 
by  the  S.  R.  R.  R.  Co.  on  Nov.  21,  1871,  for  the  opera- 
tion of  the  road  not  invalidated  by  1867,  ch.  298  ;  Acts 
and  Res.  694,  or  by  1871,  ch.  389  ;  Acts  and  Res.  747 ; 
an  existing  lease  between  the  said  N.  L.  N.  R.  R.  Co.  and 
the  Ware  River  R.  R.  Co.  not  to  be  affected  by  this  act. 

§  2.  Act  subject  to  amendment  or  repeal,  and  company  and  its 
lessees  subject  to  general  laws. 

(April  27).  Ch.  273;  Acts  and  Res.  216, §§  2,  3.  Holyoke 
and  Belchertown  R.  R.  Co.  and  the  N.  L.  N.  R.  R.  Co. 
may  enter  on  each  other,  in  Amherst  or  Belchertown. 

See  New  London,  Willimantic  and  Palmer  R.  R.  Co. 


ROCKVILLE    AND    SPRINGFIELD    RAH/ROAD    COMPANY. 

1869— (May  26).     Ch.  315  ;  12  S.  L.  767,  §  1.     New  London  North- 
ern R.  R.  Co.  ma}-  subscribe  for  the  capital  stock  of,  and 
subscribe  for  or  guarantee  the  bonds  of. 
§  2.  N.  L.  N.  R.  R.  Co.  may  purchase  or  lease  said  R.  &  S.  R.  R. 


SWIFT    RIVER    RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1851— (May  24).     Ch.  314  ;  9  S.  L.  403.     Original  charter. 
§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 
§  2.  Location  from  New  London,  Willimantic  and  Palmer  R. 

R.,  in  Palmer,  to  Vermont  and  Massachusetts  R.  R.,  in 

Orange  or  Athol. 
§  3.  Capital  stock  to  be  $500,000  ;  may  hold  real  and  personal 

estate. 


2Tew  London,  Palmer  and  Swift  River  Railroad  Company.  371 

§  4.  May  enter  on  V.  &  M.  R.  R.,  in  Orange  or  Athol. 
§  5.  Reduction  of  tolls  by  the  legislature. 
§  6.  Subject  to  use  by  other  companies  under  legislative  au- 
thority. 
§  7.  Location  to  be  within  two  years,  and  construction  within 
four  3rears.      [1853,  ch.  361 ;  9   S.   L.   744 ;    time  ex- 
tended two  years.] 
§  8.  May  form  corporate  union  with  the  New  London,  Willi- 
mantic  and  Palmer  R.  R.  Co.,  under  the  name  of  the 
New  London,  Palmer  and  Swift  River  R.  R.  Co. 
§  9.  One  corporation  after  union  ;  residence  of  officers  for  ser- 
vice of  process,  with  liability  to  jurisdiction. 
§  10.  Shares  liable  to  attachment. 
§  11.  Part  of  road  in  this  state  subject  to  its  laws. 
§  12.  Restriction  on  the  issue  of  shares. 

§  13.  Road 'to  be  divided  into  two  sections  for  purposes  of  con- 
struction, with  conditions  precedent  to  commencement 
of  construction  of  each.     [1853,  ch.  361 ;  9  S.  L.  744.] 

1853— (May  23).  Ch.  361 ;  9  S.  L.  744.  Time  in  which  the  corpo- 
rators may  avail  themselves  of  the  act  of  incorporation 
extended  two  years. 

§  2.  Conditions  precedent  to  construction  varied  from  those 
prescribed  by  1851,  ch.  314,  §  13  ;  9  S.  L.  403. 

§  3.  May  enter  on  Amherst  and  Belchertown  R.R.,  in  Palmer 
or  Belchertown. 

See  New  London,  Palmer  and  Swift  River  R.  R.  Co. 


NEW     LONDON,    PALMER    AND    SWIFT    RIVER    RAILROAD    COM- 
PANY. 

[For  location  and  capital  stock,  see  Swift  River  R.  R.  Co.  and  New 
London,  Willimantic  and  Palmer  R.  R.  Co.] 

1851— (May  24).  Ch.  314 ;  9  S.  L.  403,  §§  8-11.  'Swift  River  R. 
R.  Co.  and  New  London,  Willimantic  and  Palmer  R.  R. 
Co.  may  form  a  corporate  union,  under  the  name  of  the 
New  London,  Palmer  and  Swift  River  R.  R.  Co.,  with 
provisions  for  effecting  the  same. 

See  Swift  River  R.  R.  Co. 

New  London,  Willimantic  and  Palmer  R.  R.  Co. 


>72  Athol  and  Enfield  Railroad  Company. 


ATHOIi    AND    ENFIELD    KAILHOAD    COMPANY. 

1869— (April  17).     Ch.  174  ;  12  S.  L.  676.     Original  charter. 
§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 
§  2.  Location  from  the  Vermont  and  Massachusetts  E.  R.,  in 

Athol,  to  New  London  Northern  R.  R.,  in  Belchertown 

or  Palmer. 

[1870,  ch.  296 ;  12  S.  L.  1018.    Town  of  Orange  included  in  location. 

1872,  ch.  124 ;  Acts  and  Res.   97.    Extension  from  Belchertown  to  Springfield. 

1873,  ch.    16 ;  Acts  and  Res.  494.    Location  confirmed.         • 

1873,  ch.  248 ;  Acts  and  Res.  682.    Extension  to  Connecticut  River.] 

§  3.  May  enter  on  the  Vermont  and  Massachusetts  R.  R.  and 
the  New  London  Northern  R.  R.,  with  reciprocal  right 
in  those  companies. 

§  4.  Capital  stock  not  to  be  less  than  $500,000,  nor  more  than 
§700,000  ;  may  hold  real  and  personal  estate.  [1873, 
ch.  16;  Acts  and  Res.  494;  may  be  increased  to 
81,000,000.] 

§  5.  Towns  of  Athol,  New  Salem,  Petersham,  Dana,  Prescott, 
Greenwich,  Enfield,  Belchertown  and  Palmer  ma}'  sub- 
scribe for  the  stock  of,  to  a  limited  amount,  upon  condi- 
tions prescribed,  and  may  raise  money  by  loan  or  tax 
therefor. 

§  6.  Representation  of  the  towns  subscribing  at  corporate 
meetings. 

§  7.  May  lease  its  road  to  the  New  London  Northern  R.  R.  Co., 
or  to  the  Vermont  and  Massachusetts  R.  R.  Co. 

§  8.  Location  to  be  within  three  3'ears,  and  construction  within 
five  years.  [1872,  ch.  123 ;  Acts  and  Res.  96  ;  time 
extended  two  years.] 

(May  26).  Ch.  315  ;  12  S.  L.  767,  §  1.  New  London  North- 
ern R.  R.  Co.  may  subscribe  to  the  capital  stock  and 
bonds,  or  guarantee  the  bonds  of  the  A.  &  E.  R.  R.  Co. 
and  other  companies. 

§  2.  N.  L.  N.  R.  R.  Co.  may  purchase,  consolidate  with,  or 
lease  the  A.  &  E.  R.  R.  and  other  roads. 

§  3.  Subscriptions  by  said  N.  L.  N.  R.  R.  Co.,  as  above  au- 
thorized, not  to  exceed  8400,000. 

(June  12).  Ch.  404;  12  S.  L.  823.  May  issue  bonds  to 
amount  of  $300,000,  and  mortgage  its  railroad,  property 
and  franchise. 


Atliol  and  Enfield  Railroad  Company.  373 

1870— (May  28).  Ch.  296;  12  S.  L.  1018.  Town  of  Orange  in- 
cluded in  location,  amending  1869,  ch.  174,  §  2  ;  12  S. 
L.  676. 

1871— (May  12).  Ch.  289  ;  Acts  and  Ees.  637,  §  3.  May  enter  on 
the  Springfield  and  Athol  R.  R.,  with  reciprocal  right  in 
said  S.  &  A.  R.  R.  Co. 
§  5.  S.  &  A.  R.  R.  Co.  may  lease  its  road,  property  and  fran- 
chise to. 
§  6.  May  form.-  corporate  union  with  the  S.  &  A.  R.  R.  Co., 
under  the  name  of  the  S.  &  A.  R.  R.  Co. 

1872— (March  20).  Ch.  123  ;  Acts  and  Res.  96.  Time  for  location 
and  construction  extended  two  years. 

(March  20).  Ch.  124;  Acts  and  Res.  97,  §  1.  May  extend 
from  its  terminus  at  Barrett's  station,  in  Belchertown, 
through  said  town  and  Ludlow  and  Wilbraham,  to  the 
Boston  and  Albany  R.  R.,  or  the  Connecticut  River  R. 
R.,  in  Springfield.  [1873,  ch.  16  ;  Acts  and  Res.  494. 
1873,  ch.  248  ;  Acts  and  Res.  682.]  • 

§  2.  May  enter  on  the  B.  &  A.  R.  R.  and  the  C.  R.  R.  R.  with 
reciprocal  right  in  those  companies. 

§  3.  May  cross  railroads  according  to  agreements,  with  a  re- 
striction as  to  crossing  the  B.  &  A.  R.  R. 

§  4.  Location  of  said  extension  to  be  within  one  3rear,  and  con- 
struction within  two  years. 

(April  24).  Ch.  254  ;  Acts  and  Res.  186,  §  1.  City  of  Spring- 
field may  subscribe  for  the  capital  stock  of  the  A.  &  E. 
R.  R.  Co.  to  the  amount  of  $300,000,  and  raise  money 
therefor  by  loan  or  tax,  on  certain  conditions.  [1873, 
ch.  16  ;  Acts  and  Res.  494.] 

§  3.  Subscription  to  be  authorized  by  a  meeting  of  legal  voters. 

§  4.  Subscription,  if  voted,  to  be  made  by  the  mayor. 

§  5.  Representation  of  the  city  at  corporate  meetings. 

1873— (Feb.  6).     Ch.  16  ;  Acts  and  Res.  494,  §  1.     Name  changed  to 
the  Springfield,  Athol  and  Northeastern  R.  R.  Co. 
§§  2,  3.  Confirming  location,  and  increasing  capital  stock,  not 
exceeding  $1,000,000. 

See  Springfield,  Atliol  and  Northeastern  R.  R.  Co. 


374  Springfield  and  Athol  Railroad  Company. 


SPRINGFIELD,    ATHOL     AND     NORTHEASTERN    RAILROAD    COM- 
PANY. 

[Location  and  capital  stock  ;  see  Athol  and  Enfield  R.  R.  Co.] 

1873— (Feb.  6).  Ch.  16;  Acts  and  Res.  494,  §  1.  Name  changed 
from  the  Athol  and  Enfield  R.  R.  Co. 
§  2.  Location  in  Palmer,  Ludlow,  Belchertown  and  Springfield, 
as  located  and  in  process  of  construction,  legalized. 
[1873,  ch.  248  ;  Acts  and  Res.  682 ;  extension  to  Con- 
necticut River."! 
§  3.  May  increase  capital  stock  by  a  two-thirds  vote  of  the 
directors  to  $1,000,000;  all  past  acts  of  the  city  of 
Springfield  and  of  said  company  to  have  the  same  effect 
as  if  such  increase  had  been  authorized  by  1872,  ch. 
124  ;  Acts  and  Res.  97. 

(April  30).  Ch.  248;  Acts  and  Res.  682,  §  1.  May  extend 
to  the  Connecticut  River,  in  Chicopee. 

§  2.  Location  of  extension  to  be  within  one  year,  and  construc- 
tion within  two  years. 

§  3.  May  issue  bonds  to  the  amount  of  $300,000,  and  secure 
the  same  by  a  mortgage  of  that  part  of  the  road  located 
and  constructed  under  1872,  ch.  124  ;  Acts  and  Res.  97. 

See  Athol  and  Enfield  E.  R.  Co. 


SPRINGFIELD   AND   ATHOL  RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1871— (May  12).     Ch.  289  ;  Acts  and  Res.  637.     Original  charter.  • 
§  1. .  Grants  corporate  powers. 
§  2.  Location  from  Connecticut  River  R.  R.,  at  Chicopee  Falls, 

to  Athol  and  Enfield  R.  R.,  in  Belchertown  or  Palmer, 

crossing  New  London  Northern  R.  R.,  at  grade,  and 

connecting  therewith  near  Barrett's  station. 
§  3.  May  enter  on  Connecticut  River  R.  R.  and  Athol  and 

Enfield  R.  R.,  with  a  reciprocal  sight  in  said  companies. 
§  4.  Capital  stock  not  to  be  less  than  $200,000,  nor  more  than 

$400,000. 
§  5.  May  lease  its  road  to  the  said  C.  R.  R.  R.  Co.  or  to  the  A. 

&  E.  R.  R.  Co. 
§  6.  May  form  a  corporate  union  with  the  A.  &  E.  R.  R.  Co., 

under  the  name  of  the  S.  &  A.  R.  R.  Co.,  in  manner 

prescribed. 
§  7.  Location  and  construction  to  be  within  two  years. 


Amherst  Branch  Railroad  Company.  375 


AMHERST   BRANCH   RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1848— (April  10).     Ch.  102  ;  8  S.  L.  897.     Original  charter. 

§  1'.  Grants  corporate  powers.     [1864,  ch.  147  ;  11  S.  L.  533.] 

§  2.  Capital  stock  not  to  exceed  $250,000. 

§  3.  Location  from  Amherst  to  the  Connecticut  River,  in  North- 
ampton or  Hatfield,  with  the  right  to  maintain  a  bridge 
across  the  river  between  limits  denned. 

§  4.  Ma}-  enter  on  the  Connecticut  River  R.  R.,  in  Northampton 
or  Hatfield. 

§  5.  Organization  and  locatipn  to  be  by  Dec.  31,  1849,  and 
construction  and  opening  for  use  within  eighteen  months 
thereafter. 

§  6.  Reduction  of  tolls  by  the  legislature. 

§  7.  May  form  a  corporate  union  with  the  Connecticut  River 
R.  R.  Co.,  under  the  latter  name. 

1864— (April  13).  Ch.  147  ;  11  S.  L.  533,  §  1.  Revives  in  part  §  1, 
1848,  ch.  102  ;  8  S.  L.  897,  adding  new  corporators, 
and  granting  corporate  powers. 

§  2.  Capital  stock  to  be  $200,000.  [1870,  ch.  70 ;  f12  S.  L. 
906  ;  increase  of  $100,000.] 

§  3.  Location  from  New  London  Northern  R.  R.,  in  Amherst, 
to  Connecticut  River  R.  R.,  between  station  in  North- 
ampton and  Cutter's  crossing,  in  Hatfield.  [1870,  ch. 
70 ;  12  S.  L.  906,  §  2  ;  change  authorized.] 

§  4.  May  cross  the  Connecticut  River  R.  R.  and  connect  with 
the  New  Haven  and  Northampton  R.  R.  on  its  station 
grounds  in  Northampton,  with  a  proviso. 

§  5.  Location  to  be  by  June  1,  1866,  and  construction  within 
two  years  thereafter. 

[1866,  ch.  230 ;  12  S.  L.  124.    Time  extended  three  years. 
1869,  ch.  163 ;  12  S.  L.  671,    Time  extended  to  June  1,  1872.] 

1866— (May  10).     Ch.  230;  12  S.  L.  124.     Time  for  location  and 
•     construction  under  1864,  ch.   147;  11  S.  L.   533,  ex- 
tended three  years. 

1869— (April  13).  Ch.  163  ;  12  S.  L.  671.  Time  for  location  and 
construction  extended  to  June  1,  1872. 

1870— (March  11).  Ch.  70;  12  S.  L.  906,  §  1.  May  increase  cap- 
ital stock  by  $100,000,  in  addition  to  that  authorized  by 
1864,  ch.  147,  §  2  ;  11  S.  L.  533. 


376     Northampton  and  Springfield  Railroad  Corporation. 

§  2.  May  construct  the  road  wholly  in  Amherst,  Hadley  and 
Northampton,  with  a  restriction  as  to  Hadley  meadows. 

§  3.  Towns  of  Amherst,  Hadley,  Hatfield  and  Northampton 
may  subscribe  to  the  capital  stock  to  a  limited  amount, 
upon  a  two-thirds  vote,  and  raise  money  therefor  by 
loan  or  tax. 

§  4.  Representation  of  said  towns  at  corporate  meetings. 

§  5.  May  adopt  as  its  corporate  name  the  Northampton  and 
Amherst  R.  R.  Go. 

See  Northampton  and  Amherst  i£.  R.  Co. 


NORTHAMPTON    AND    AMHERST    RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1870— (March  11).  Ch.  70  ;  12  S.  L.  906,  §  5.  Amherst  Branch  R. 
R.  Co.  authorized  to  adopt  the  name  of  the  North- 
ampton and  Amherst  R.  R.  Co. 

See  Amherst  Branch  R.  R.  Co. 


NORTHAMPTON    AND     SPRINGFIELD     RAILROAD     CORPORATION, 

1842— (March  1).     Ch.  41  ;  8  S.  L.  249.     Original  charter. 

§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers,  with  location  from  Northampton 

to  Western  R.  R.,  in  Springfield.     [1844,  ch.  34 ;  8  S. 

L.  325 ;    connection  at  Springfield  with  the  Hartford 

and  Springfield  R.  R.  and  the  Western  R.  R.      1845, 

ch.  170  ;  8  S.  L.  476  ;  branch  from  Cabotville  to  Chico- 

pee  Falls  village.] 
§  2.  Capital  stock  not  to  exceed  $400,000.     [1844,  ch,  34 ;  8 

S.  L.  325  ;  increase  of  $100,000]  ;  may  hold  real  and 

personal  estate. 
§  3.  May  enter  on  the  Western  R.  R.  or  the  Hartford   and 

Springfield  R.  R.,  in  Springfield. 
§  4.  May  erect,  in  connection  with  a  railroad  bridge  across  the 

Connecticut  River,  one  for  the  common  use  of  passen- 
.  gers  and  travellers,  with  a  provision  as  to  fares. 
§  5.  Reduction  of  tolls  by  the  legislature. 
§  6.  Organization  and   location  to  be  within  two  years,  and 

construction  within  three  years,  but  another  company 

may  be  incorporated,  if  stock  is  not  taken  within  one 

year,  thereby  making  this  charter  void.     [1844,  ch.  34  ; 

8  S.  L.  325;  §  2  ;  time  extended.     1845,  ch.  170  ;  8  S.  L. 

476  ;  time  for  location  extended  to  July  1,  1845.] 


Northampton  and  Springfield  Railroad  Corporation.     377 

1844—  (Feb.  23).  Ch.  34 ;  8  S.  L.  325,  §  1.  Connection  with  the 
Hartford  and  Springfield  R.  R.  or  the  Western  R.  R., 
in  Springfield,  authorized. 

§  2.  Time  for  construction  extended  to  March  1,  1846,  and 
time  for  location,  and  subscription  to  March  1,  1845, 
with  further  provision  as  to  the  effect  of  failure  to  file 
part  of  location  within  nine  months,  and  construct 
within  fifteen  months,  and  open  for  use  by  Oct.  1,  1845. 

§  3.  May  increase  capital  stock  by  $100,000. 

§  4.  Reservation  of  authority  to  unite  the  tracks  of  other  roads 
with. 

1845— (Jan.  25).  Ch.  8 ;  8  S.  L.  407,  §  5.  Greenfield  and  North- 
ampton R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on,  in  Northampton,  with 
a  restriction. 
§  8.  G.  &  N.  R.  R.  Co.  and  the  N.  &  S.  R.  R.  Cor.  may  form  a 
corporate  union  under  the  name  of  the  Connecticut 
River  R.  R.  Co.,  in  mode  prescribed. 

(Feb.  1).  Ch.  29  ;  8  S.L.  413,  §  6.  Hampshire  and  Franklin 
R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on,  in  Hockanum  village,  or  Holyoke, 
in  Hadley,  with  a  restriction. 

(March  21).  Ch.  170;  8  S.  L.  476,  §  1.  May  construct  a 
branch  from  its  main  road  in  village  of  Cabotville  to 
Chicopee  Falls  village,  the  location  of  a  part  to  be  filed 
in  one  year,  and  of  the  rest  in  five  years.  [Springfield* 
v.  Connecticut  River  R.  R.  Co.,  4  Cushing  R.  63.] 

§  2.  May  construct  and  open  for  use  the  road  as  defined  from 
Northampton  to  Willimansett. 

§  3.  Powers  and  liabilities  as  to  said  road  and  branch. 

§  4.  May  construct  a  bridge  across  the  Connecticut  River  at 
Willimansett  Falls,  and  across  the  canal,  with  provision 
for  compensation  to  the  proprietors  of  the  canal. 

§  5.  Time  for  location  from  Northampton  to  Springfield  ex- 
tended to  July  1,  1845. 

§  6.  May  divert  the  course  of  Mill  River,  in  Northampton,  to  a 
certain  extent. 

See  Connecticut  River  R.  R.  Co. 
48 


378        Greenfield  and  Northampton  Railroad  Company. 

GREENFIELD    AND   NORTHAMPTON   RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1845— (Jan.  25).     Ch.  8  ; .  8  S.  L.  407.     Original  charter. 

§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 

§  2.  Location  from  Northampton  and  Springfield  R.  R.,  in 
Northampton,  to  Greenfield. 

§  3.  Capital  stock  not  to  exceed  $500,000  ;  may  hold  real  and 
personal  estate. 

§  4.  Location  to  be  within  two  years,  and  construction  within 
four  years. 

§  5.  May  enter  on  the  N.  &  S.  R.  R.,  in  Northampton. 

§  6.  Reduction  of  tolls  by  the  legislature. 

§  7.  Subject  to  use  by  other  companies,  under  legislative  au- 
thority. 

§  8.  May  form  corporate  union  with  the  N.  &  S.  R.  R.  Cor., 
under  the  name  of  the  Connecticut  River  R.  R.  Co.,  in 
•  manner  prescribed. 

See  Connecticut  River  R.  R.  Co. 


CONNECTICUT   RIVER  RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1845— (Jan.  25).  Ch.  8  ;  8  S.  L.  407,  §  8.  Authorizes  a  corporate 
union  of  the  Greenfield  and  Northampton  R.  R.  Co. 
with  the  Northampton  and  Springfield  R.  R.  Cor.,  under 
above  name  of  C.  R.  R.  R.  Co. 

[Location,  see  above-named  companies. 
•  1846,  ch.  262;    8  S.  L.  672.    Branch  railroad  connecting  with  the  Vermont  and 

Massachusetts  R.  R. 
1846,  ch.  265 ;    8  S.  L.  674.    Extension  to  north  line  of  the  state. 
1848,  ch.  102 ;    8  S.  L.  897.    Corporate  union  with  the  Amherst  Branch  R.  R.  Co. 

1848,  ch.  137 ;    8  S.  L.  913.    Change  between  Willimansett  bridge  and  the  dam. 
1850,  ch.  238 ;    9  S.  L.  222.    Junction  with  Ashuelot  R.  R. 

1856,  ch.  180 ;  10  S.  L.  552.    In  Northampton,  in  connection  with  Hampshire 

and  Hampden  R.  R.  Cor. 
1866,  ch.   41 ;  12  S.  L.  16.    Purchase  of  Turner's  Falls  Br.  R.  R. 

1866,  ch.  141 ;  12  S.  L.  60.    Branch  railroads  in  Holyoke. 

1867,  ch.  297;  12  S.  L.  327,  and  1872,  ch.  122;  Acts  and  Res.  96.    Permanent 

right  of  war  over  Vt.  and  Mass.  R.  R.,  in  Vermont. 
1869,  ch.  298 ;  12  S.  L.  764.    Change  of  location  in  Holyoke. 
1872,  ch.  128 ;  Acts  and  Res.  99.    Purchase  of  Mt.  Tom  and  Easthampton  R.  R.] 

[Capital  stock,  see  Greenfield  and  Northampton  R.  R.  Co.  and  Northampton  and 

Springfield  R.  R.  Cor. 
Additions  to  capital  stock. 
1846,  ch.  265;    8  S.  L.  674.    $500,000. 

1849,  ch.  247;    9  S.  L.  121.    $250,000. 

1850,  ch.  170;    9  S.  L.  183.    §460,000  preferred  stock. 

1866,  ch.  141 ;  12  S.  L.    60.    #100,000. 

1867,  ch.  297 ;  12  S.  L.  327.  *  $300,000. 


Connecticut  River  Railroad  Company.  379 

1869,  ch.  298;  12  S.  L.  764.    §100,000  for  certain  purposes. 
1872,  ch.  128 ;  Acts  and  Res.  99.    $120,000  for  purchase  of  Mount  Tom  and 
Easthampton  R.  R.] 

1846—  (March  27).     Ch.  162  ;  8  S.  L.  617,  §  6.     Mount  Holyoke  R. 
R.  Co.  may  enter  on,  at  Willimansett,  in  Springfield. 

(April  16).  Ch.  262  ;  8  S.  L.  672,  §  6.  Vermont  and  Massa- 
chusetts R.  R.  Co.  and  the  C.  R.  R.  R.  Co.  may  connect 
by  a  branch  railroad  from  Montague  to  South  Deerfield, 
crossing  the  Connecticut  river  by  a  bridge. 

(April  16).  Ch.  265  ;  8  S.  L.  674,  §  1.  May  extend  its  road 
from  its  terminus,  in  Greenfield,  to  north  line  of  state, 
west  of  Connecticut  River,  in  Bernardston  or  Northfield, 

§  2.  May  connect  at  state  line  with  a  Vermont  railroad,  or  with 
the  Vermont  and  Massachusetts  R.  R.,  between  the  state 
line  and  its  crossing  of  the  river,  with  the  right  to  enter 
on  said  V.  &  M.  R.  R. 

§  3.  May  increase  capital  stock  by  $500,000. 

§  4.  Time  for  location  to  be  within  two  years,  and  for  com- 
pletion within  three  years  after  the  end  of  the  session  of 
the  legislature  ;  act  to  be  void  if  the  V.  &  M.  R.  R.  Co. 
take  possession  of  the  line  under  its  charter. 

1847— (April  14).     Ch.    184;  8   S.   L.    771.     Time  for  location   to 
Greenfield  extended  to  May  1,  1847. 

1848— (April  10).     Ch.  102  ;  8  S.  L.  897,  §  4.     Amherst  Branch  R.' 
R.  Co.  ma}r  enter  on,  in  Northampton  or  Hatfield. 
§  7.  A.  Br.  R.  R.  Co.  and  the  C.  R.  R.  R.  Co.  may  form  a  cor- 
porate union  under  the  latter  name. 

(April  21).     Ch.  137 ;  8  S.  L.  913,  §  1.     May  change  location 
between  the  railroad  bridge  at  Willimansett  and  the  dam. 
§  2.  New  location  to  be  within  one  year. 

(April  28).  Ch.  222;  8  S.  L.  949,  §  7.  Hadley  Falls  Co. 
not  to  injure  the  works  of;  disputes  to  be  settled  by 
agreement. 

(April  29).  Ch.  233  ;  8  S.  L.  958,  §  3.  Suit  by  Springfield 
against,  may  be  prosecuted  by  Chicopee. 

(May  8).  Ch.  268  ;  8  S.  L.  975,  §  4.  Greenfield  and  Fitch- 
burg  R.  R.  Co.  ma}'  enter  on,  in  Greenfield  or  Deerfield. 

(May  10).  Ch.  307 ;  8  S.  L.  100?,  §  3.  Troy  and  Greenfield 
R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on,  in  Greenfield. 


380  Connecticut  River  Railroad  Company. 

1849— (May  2).  Ch.  247;  9  S.  L.  121.  May  increase  capital  stock 
by  $250,000  ;  restriction  on  the  issue  of  shares. 

1850— (April  8).  Ch.  170;  9  S.  L.  183.  May  issue  $460,000  of 
preferred  stock,  shares  not  to  be  sold  for  less  than  par. 

(April  26).  Ch.  238  ;  9  S.  L.  222,  §  1.  May  take  a  lease  of 
the  Ashuelot  R.  R.,  belonging  to  a  New  Hampshire  cor- 
poration. 

§  2.  Ma}-  cross  at  grade  the  Vermont  and  Massachusetts  R.  R., 
in  Northfield,  to  form  a  junction  with  said  A.  R.  R.,  pay- 
ing expense  of  crossing,  filing  map  of  location  and  con- 
structing the  road  in  one  year. 

1852— (May  22).  Ch.  315;  9  S.  L.  561,  §  2.  Northampton  and 
Westfield  R.  R.  Cor.  maj-  enter  on. 

1856— (May  24).  Ch.  180*;  10  S.  L.  552.  Act  concerning  location 
of  branch  of  Hampshire  and  Hampden  R.  R.  Cor.  across 
the  C.  R.  R.  R.,  in  Northampton,  tracks  uniting  freight 
and  passenger  houses,  a  new  passenger  house  for  the 
two  companies,  remedy  in  case  of  disagreement  as  to 
removal  of  buildings  and  tracks,  owning  of  land  in  com- 
mon or  severalty,  and  amounts  to  be  paid.  [1857,  ch. 
239  ;  10  S.  L.  742.] 

1857— (May  19).  Ch.  195  ;  10  S.  L.  713,  §  2.  Not  liable  for  injuries 
by  fire  to  the  Holyoke  and  Willimansett  bridge. 

(May  27).  Ch.  239  ;  10  S.  L.  742,  §  1.  Mode  of  connection 
between  the  Hampshire  and  Hampden  R.  R.  and  the  C. 
R.  R.  R.  under  1856,  ch.  180 ;  10  S.  L.  552,  to  be  de- 
termined by  commissioners. 

§  2.  H.  &  H.  R.  R.  Cor.  may  extend  its  road  to  connect  with, 
as  determined  b}*  the  commissioners. 

1859— (April  6).  Ch.  242;  10  S.  L.  922,  §  1.  Rates  and  facilities 
of  transportation  of  merchandise,  passengers  and  cars 
destined  to,  or  received  from,  the  Hampshire  and  Hamp- 
den R.  R.,  with  like  facilities  to  be  furnished  by  the  H.  & 
H.  R.  R.  Cor.  to  the  C.  R.  R.  R.  Co. 
§  2.  Penalties  for  violation  of  act. 

1863— (March  7).  Ch.  69  ;  11  S.  L.  362,  §  1.  Northampton  and 
Shelburne  Falls  R.  R.  Co.  may  connect  with,  in,  North- 
ampton. 


Connecticut  River  Railroad  Company.  381 

§  2.  C.  R.  R.  R.  Co.  required  to  maintain  switches,  and  allow 
the  N.  &  S.  F.  R.  R.  Co.  to  pass  over  its  railroad  and 
connect  with  the  New  Haven  and  Northampton  R.  R. 

§  3.  Remedy  in  case  of  refusal  or  neglect  to  comply  with  act. 

1864— (March  5).  Ch.  81 ;  11  S.  L.  500,  §  3.  Springfield  and  Long- 
meadow  R.  R.  Cor.  may  connect  with,  in  Springfield. 

(April  13).  Ch.  147  ;  11  S.  L.  533,  §§  3,4.  Amherst  Branch 
R.  R.  Co.  may  cross. 

1865— (March  29).  Ch.  112  ;  11  S.  L.  653.  New  Haven  and  North- 
ampton Co.  may  connect  with,  in  Northampton,  and  the 
C.  R.  R.  R.  Co.  shall  maintain  a  switch  therefor. 

1866— (Feb.  19).     Ch.  41 ;  12  S.  L.  16,-  §  4.     Turner's  Falls  Branch 
R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on. 
§  5.  T.  F.  Br.  R.  R.  Co.  may  lease  or  transfer  its  property  and 
franchise  to. 

(March  8).  Ch.  66  ;  12  S.  L.  25,  §  1.  New  Haven  and  North- 
ampton Co.  not  to  cover  lands  more  than  fifty  feet  in 
width  westerly  of  land  of. 

(April  12).  Ch.  141 ;  12  S.  L\  60,  §  1.  May  construct  branch 
railroads,  in  Holyoke,  to  manufacturing  and  mechanical 
establishments,  not  more  than  one  mile  distant. 

§  2.  May  erect,  in  connection  with  its  railroad  bridge  across 
the  Connecticut  River,  at  Willimansett,  a  walk  for  foot 
passengers,  and  receive  tolls. 

§  3.  May  increase  its  capital  stock  by  $100,000. 

1867— (May  31).  Ch.  297;  12  S.  L.  327,  §  1.  May  contract  for  a 
permanent  right  of  way  over  the  Vermont  and  Massa- 
chusetts R.  R.,  in  Vermont.  [1872,  ch.  122;  Acts  and 
Res.  96.] 

§  2.  May  subscribe  for  a  limited  amount  of  the  stock,  or  guar- 
antee the  bonds  of  any  connecting  railroad  company 
extending  its  line  through  Vermont  and  New  Hamp- 
shire, upon  a  certain  vote  of  stockholders,  with  a  pro- 
viso as  to  the  contract  for  a  permanent  right  of  way. 

§  3.  May  increase  its  capital  stock  by  $300,000. 

1869— (May  10).  Ch.  260;  12  S.  L.  736,  §  6.  Massachusetts  Cen- 
tral R.  R.  Co.  and  the  said  C.  R.  R.  R.  Co.  may  enter 
on  each  other. 


382  Connecticut  River  Railroad  Company. 

1869— (May  22).  Ch.  298  ;  12  S.  L.  764,  §  1.  May  change  location, 
in  Holyoke,  by  removing  the  same  from  the  Connecticut 
River,  the  location  to  be  filed  within  one  year. 

§  2.  Powers  and  liabilities  as  to  new  location. 

§  3.  Increase  of  capital  stock  by  $100,000  for  above  purpose 
and  raising  grade. 

(June  12).  Ch.  379  ;  12  S.  L.  804,  §  3.  Holyoke  and  West- 
field  R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on. 

§  4.  H.  &  W.  R.  R.  Co.  may  lease  its  road  to  a  connecting 
company. 

1870— (May  27).  Ch.  282  ;  12  S.  L.  1006,  §  1.  Commissioners  of 
Hampden  and  Hampshire  counties  may  contract  with, 
for  use  of  part  of  bridge  across  the  Connecticut  River, 
between  Holyoke  and  Hadley,  with  provisos.  [1870, 
ch.  182  ;  12  S.  L.  958.  1870,  eh.  381 ;  12  S.  L.  1056.] 
§  2.  C.  R.  R.  R.  Co.,  or  other  railroad  companies,  may  con- 
tract for  said  purposes. 

1871— (May  4).     Ch.  234  ;  Acts  and  Res.  590,  §  3.    Mount  Tom  and 
Easthampton  R.  B..  Co.  and  the  said  C.  R.  R.  R.  Co. 
may  enter  on  each  other. 
§  5.  Said  Mt.  T.  &  E.  R.  R.  Co.  may  lease  its  road  to  C.  R. 
R.  R.  Co. 

(May  12).  Ch.  289  ;  Acts  and  Res.  637,  §  3.  Sprjngfield  and 
Athol  R.  R.  Co.  and  the  C.  R.  R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on 
each  other. 

§  5.  Said  S.  &  A.  R.  R.  Co.  may  lease  road  and  franchise  to 
C.  R,  R.  R.  Co. 

(May  12).  Ch.  291 ;  Acts  and  Res.  639,  §  3.  Holyoke  and 
Belchertown  R.  R.  Co.  and  the  C.  R.  R.  R.  Co.  may 
enter  on  each  other. 

§  4.  H.  &  B.  R.  R.  Co.  may  lease  road  and  franchise  to  C.  R. 
R.  R.  Co. 

1872— (March  20)..  Ch.  122  ;  Acts  and  Res.  96.  May  contract  with 
the  Vermont  and  Massachusetts  R.  R.  Co.,  or  the  lessees 
of  a  part  thereof,  or  with  any  connecting  company  in 
Vermont,  for  a  lease  of,  or  right  of  way  upon,  the  part 
lying  in  Vermont.     [1867,  ch.  297,  §  1  ;  12  S.  L.  327.] 


Mount  Tom  and  Easthampton  Railroad  Company.      383 

1872— (March  20).  Ch.  124  ;  Acts  and  Res.  97,  §  2.  Athol  and  En- 
field R.  R.  Co.  and  the  C.  R.  R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on 
each  other. 

(March  23).  Ch.  128  ;  Acts  and  Res.  99,  §  1.  May  purchase 
the  railroad,  franchise  and  property  of  the  Mount  Tom 
and  Easthampton  R.  R.  Co. 

§  2.  May  increase  capital  stock  therefor  by  $120,000. 

(April  27).  Ch.  273  ;  Acts  and  Res.  216,  §  1.  Holyoke  and 
Belchertown  R.'R.  Co.  may  cross  at  grade. 

§  3.  H.  &  B.  R.  R.  Co.  and  the  C.  R.  R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on 
each  other ;  corporate  union  of  the  two  companies  au- 
thorized. 

See  Greenfield  and  Northampton  R.  R.  Co. 
Northampton  and  Springfield  R.  R.  Cor. 


MOUNT    TOM    AND    EASTHAMPTON    RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1871 — (May  4).     Ch.  234  ;  Acts  and  Res.  590.     Original  charter. 

§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 

§  2.  Location  from  Mount  Tom  station,  in  Northampton  or 
Easthampton,  to  westerly  part  of  Easthampton,  with 
restrictions  as  to  crossing  road  of  New  Haven  and 
Northampton  Co.,  and  authority  to  locate  and  construct 
branch  tracks  to  manufacturing  and  mechanical  estab- 
lishments within  distance  of  one  mile. 

§  3.  May  enter  on  roads  of  said  N.  H.  &  N.  Co.  and  Connecti- 
cut River  R.  R.  Co.,  subject  to  reciprocal  right  in  those 
companies, 

§  4.  Capital  stock  not  to  exceed  $100,000,  nor  to  be  less  than 
$40,000. 

§  5.  May  lease  the  road  to  a  connecting  company. 

§  6.  Location  to  be  within  two  years,  and  construction  within 
three  years. 

1872— (March  23).  '  Ch.  128  ;  Acts  and  Res.  99.     Connecticut  River 
R.   R.  Co.  may  purchase  the  railroad,  franchise  and 
property  of. 
§  2.  Said  C.  R.  R.  R.  Co.  maj'  increase  its  stock  therefor  to 
amount  of  original  cost,  not  exceeding  $120,000. 

See  Connecticut  River  R.  R.  Co. 


384  Hartford  and  Springfield  Railroad  Company. 

ASHUELOT    RAILROAD    COMPANY. 
(A   NEW  HAMPSHIRE   CORPORATION.)  , 

1850— (April  26).  Ch.  238  ;  9  S.  L.  222.  Connecticut  River  R.  R. 
Co.  may  contract  with  ;  existing  contracts  between  said 
companies  sanctioned. 

See  Connecticut  River  R.  R.  Co. 


HARTFORD    AND    SPRINGFIELD    RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1839— (April  5).     Ch.  101 ;  8  S.  L.  116.     Original  charter. 

§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers;  location  from  Springfield  to 
north  line  of  Connecticut,  to  connect  with  a  railroad 
therefrom  to  Hartford,  authorized  by  said  state. 

§  2.  Capital  stock  not  to  exceed  $300,000  ;  may  hold  real  and 
personal  estate. 

§  3.  May  unite  its  track  with  the  Western  R.  R.,  near  the 
Connecticut  River,  and  cross  the  W.  R.  R.  in  a  certain 
manner. 

§  4.  Subject  to  use  by  other  companies,  under  legislative  au- 
thority. 

§  5.  Reduction  of  tolls  by  the  legislature. 

§  6.  Organization  and  location  to  be  within  two  years,  and 
construction  within  three  years. 

[1841,#ch.  72;  8  S.  L.  208.    Time  for  organization  extended  to  April  5, 1843,  and 

for  construction  to  April  5,  1844. 
1844,  ch.  28;  8  S.  L.  321.    Time  for  location  extended  to  April  5, 1845,  and  for 
construction  to  April  5,  1846.] 

§  7.  May  form  corporate  union  with  a  Connecticut  corporation 
of  the  same  name,  with  a  capital  not   exceeding  their 
joint  capital. 
§  8.  One  corporation  after  such  union ;  residence  of  officers  in 
this  state  for  service  of  process,  with  liability  to  juris- 
diction. 
§  9.  Shares  liable  to  attachment. 
§  10.  Separate  accounts  as  to  part  of  road  in  each  state,  to  be 

adjusted  by  commissioners. 
§11.  Subject,  as  to  part  of  united  road  in  this  state,  to  its  laws. 
§  12.  §§  7,  8,  9,  10,  to  take  effect  upon  similar  legislation  in 
Connecticut,  and  acceptance  by  the  two  corporations. 

1841— (March  13).  Ch.  72  ;  8  S.  L.  208.  Time  for  organization  ex- 
tended to  April  5,  1843,  and  for  construction  to  April  5, 
1844. 


Hartford  and  Springfield  Railroad  Corporation.        385 

1842— (March  1).  Ch.  41 ;  8  S.  L.  249,  §  3.  Northampton  and 
Springfield  R.  R.  Cor.  may  unite  its  track  with,  in 
Springfield,  in  a  certain  manner. 

1844— (Feb.  23).  Ch.  28 ;  8  S.  L.  321,  §  1.  Time  for  location  ex- 
tended to  April  5,  1845,  and  for  construction  to  April  5, 
1846  ;  this  provision  not  to  apply  to  part  between  the 
Western  R.  R.  and  Chicopee  River. 

§  2.  May  form  a  corporate  union  with  the  Hartford  and  New 
Haven  R.  R.  Co.,  of  Connecticut,  under  the  name  of  the 
New  Haven  and  Springfield  R.  R.  Co.,  with  a  capital 
stock  not  exceeding  their  joint  capital.  [1845,  ch.  42  ; 
8  S.  L.  420  ;  name  of  new  corporation  changed  to  the 
New  Haven,  Hartford  and  Springfield  R.  R.  Co.  1847, 
ch.  244  ;  8  S.  L.  809  ;  name  of  new  corporation  changed 
to  the  Hartford  and  New  Haven  R.  R.  Co.] 

§  3.  One  corporation  after  such  union ;  residence  of  officers  for 
service  of  process,  with  liability  to  jurisdiction. 

§  4.  Shares  liable  to  attachment. 

§  5.  Separate  accounts,  as  to  part  of  road  in  each  state,  to  be 
adjusted  by  commissioners. 

§  6.  Subject  as  to  part  of  united  road  in  this  state  to  its  laws. 
[1847,  ch.  244  ;  8  S.  L.  809.] 

§  7.  §§  2,  3,  4,  5,  to  take  effect  upon  similar  legislation  in 
Connecticut,  and  acceptance  by  the  two  corporations. 

(Feb.  23).  Ch.  34 ;  8  S.  L.  325,  §  1.  Northampton  and 
Springfield  R.  R.  Cor.  may  connect  with,  at  Springfield, 
in  manner  provided. 

1845— (Feb.  12).  Ch.  42  ;  8  S.  L.  420.  Name  of  the  corporation 
created  by  the  corporate  union  authorized  by  1844,  ch. 
28 ;  8  S.  L.  321,  to  be  the  New  Haven,  Hartford  and 
Springfield  R.  R.  Co.     [1847,  ch.  244 ;  8  S.  L.  809.] 

(March  21).  Ch.  170;  8  S.  L.  476,  §  5.  Junction  of,  with 
the  Northampton  and  Springfield  R.  R.,  in  Springfield. 

1847— (April  23).  Ch.  244  ;  8  S.  L.  809,  §  1.  Name  of  the  corpo- 
ration created  by  the  corporate  union,  authorized  by 
1844,  ch.  28  ;  8  S.  L.  321,  to  be  the  Hartford  and  New 
Haven  R.  R.  Co. 
§  2.  Said  corporation  as  to  part  of  road  in  this  state  to  be  sub- 
ject to  its  laws. 

See  Hartford  and  New  Haven  R.  R.  Co. 

New  York,  New  Haven  and  Hartford  R.  R.  Co. 
49 


386         Hartford  and  JVew  Haven  Railroad  Company. 


NEW    HAVEN",    HARTFORD    AND    SPRINGFIELD    RAILROAD 

COMPANY. 

1845— (Feb.  12).  Ch.  42  ;  8  S.  L.  420.  Name  of  the  consolidated 
company  authorized  by  1844,  ch.  28 ;  8  S.  L.  321,  and 
to  be  formed  by  a  union  of  the  Hartford  and  Springfield 
R.  R.  Co.  with  the  Hartford  and  New  Haven  R.  R.  Co. 
of  Connecticut,  under  the  name  of  the  New  Haven  and 
Springfield  R.  R.  Co.  changed  to  the  N.  H.  H.  &  S.  R. 
R.  Co. 

1847— (April  23).  Ch.  244;  8  S.  L.  809.  Name  of  said  consol- 
idated company  changed  to  the  Hartford  and  New  Haven 
R.  R.  Co. 

See  Hartford  and  New  Haven  R.  R.  Co. 


HARTFORD   AND   NEW   HAVEN   RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

[For  location,  see  Hartford  and  Springfield  R.  R.  Cor. 
1872,  ch.  127 ;  Acts  and  Res.  99.    Certain  land  of,  in  Springfield  may  be  taken 

by  the  Springfield  and  Farmington  Valley  R.  R.  Co. 
1872,  ch.  171 ;  Acts  and  Res.  124.    Corporate  union  with  the  New  York  and 

New  Haven  R.  R.  Co.] 

[For  capital  stock,  see  Hartford  and  Springfield  R.  R.  Cor. 
1844,  ch.  28;,  8  S.  L.  321.    May  equal  the  capital  of  the  two  companies  united. 
1852,  ch.  87 ;  9  S.  L.  448.    Increase  by  $650,000.] 

1844— (Feb.  23).  Ch.  28  ;  8  S.  L.  321,  §§  2-7.  Corporate  union 
of  the  Hartford  and  Springfield  R.  R.  Cor.  and  of  the 
Hartford  and  New  Haven  R.  R.  Co.,  the  latter  a  Con- 
necticut corporation,  under  the  name  of  the  New  Haven 
and  Springfield  R.  R.  Co.,  authorized,  with  provisions 
for  effecting  the  same,  the  capital  not  to  exceed  the  joint 
capital  of  the  two  companies. 

1845—  (Feb.  12).  Ch.  42  ;  8  S.  L.  420,  §  1.  Name  changed  from  the 
New  Haven  and  Springfield  R.  R.  Co.  to  the  New 
Haven,  Hartford  and  Springfield  R.  R.  Co. 

1847— (April  23).    Ch.  244  ;  8  S.  L.  809,  §  1.     Name  changed  to  the 
Hartford  and  New  Haven  R.  R.  Co. 
§  2.  United  corporation  as  to  part  of  the  road  in  this  state, 
subject  to  its  laws. 


Hartford  and  New  Haven  Railroad  Company.         387 

1852— (March  31).  Ch.  87  ;  9  S.  L.  448,  §  1.  May  increase  capital 
stock  by  $650,000  ;  may  form  a  corporate  union  with 
other  companies  owning  branches  of  its  road  or  connect- 
ing lines  outside  of  the  state,  when  authorized  by  the 
legislature  of  Connecticut,  excepting  with  the  New 
Haven  and  Northampton  Co.,  known  as  Canal  R.  R., 
subject  to  the  laws  of  this  state.  [Provisions  as  to  such 
corporate  union  repealed  by  1868,  ch.  355  ;  12  S.  L.  582.] 
§  2.  Additional  shares,  how  disposed  of. 

1859— (April  6).  Ch.  242 ;  10  S.  L.  922.  Hampshire  and  Hampden 
R.  R.  Cor.  shall  have  from  the  Connecticut  River  R.  R. 
Co.  and  the  Western  R.  R.  Cor.  the  same  facilities  of 
transportation  as  are  furnished  to  the  H.  &  N.  H.  R.  R. 
Co.,  and  shall  furnish  the  same  to  the  C.  R.  R.  R.  Co. 
and  the  Western  R.  R.  Cor. 

1864— (March  5).  Ch.  81 ;  11  S.  L.  500,  §  3.  Springfield  and  Long- 
meadow  R.  R.  Cor.  may  connect  with,  and  enter  on,  in 
Springfield. 

1868— (June  12).  Ch,  355;  12  S.  L.  582.  Repeals  so  much  of 
1852,  ch.  87 ;  9  S.  L.  448,  as  authorizes  a  corporate 
union  with  companies  outside  of  the  state. 

1869— (March  10).  Ch.  69  ;  12  S.  L.  628,  §  1.  Location  of  Spring- 
field and  Farmington  Valley  R.  R.  as  related  to. 

1872— (March  23).  Ch.  127;  Acts  and  Res.  99,  §  2.  Springfield 
and  Farmington  Valley  R.  R.  Co.  not  to  take  land  of, 
in  Springfield,  north  of  State  street. 

(April  5).  Ch.  171 ;  Acts  and  Res.  124,  §§  1,  3.  May  merge 
into,  and  form  a  corporate  union  with  the  New  York  and 
New  Haven  R.  R.  Co.,  under  name  of  New  York,  New 
Haven  and  Hartford  R,  R.  Co. 

§  2.  Conditions  of  union  agreed  upon  by  the  directors  to  be 
approved  by  the  stockholders  of  both  corporations  ;  capi- 
tal stock  not  to  exceed  the  present  capital  of  the  two 
companies. 

§  3.  Powers  of  new  corporation. 

§  4.  Liens,  debts,  contracts  and  liabilities  of  the  two  companies 
binding  on  the  consolidated  company. 


388     New  York,  New  Haven  and  Hartford  Railroad  Company. 

§  5.  New  company  to  be  subject  to  the  charter  of  the  corpora- 
tion into  which  the  merger  is  made,  with  a  proviso. 

§  6.  Equal  facilities  of  transportation  to  be  furnished  to  con- 
necting railroads. 

§  7.  Part  of  united  road  in  this  state  to  be  subject  to  its  laws. 

§  8.  Section  11  of  the  charter  of  the  New  York  and  New 
Haven  R.  R.  Co.  to  remain  in  force  as  to  the  present 
N.  Y.  &  N.  H.  R.  R. ;  and  as  to  said  section,  the  present 
Hartford  and  New  Haven  R.  R.  to  be  deemed  a  connect- 
ing road. 

§  9.  Act  subject  to  amendment  or  repeal. 

See  New  York,  New  Haven  and  Hartford  R.  R.  Co. 


NEW    YORK,    NEW    HAVEN    AND    HARTEORD    RAILROAD 
COMPANY. 

[For  location  and  capital  stock,  see  Hartford  and  New  Haven  R.  R.  Co.] 

1872— (April  5).  Ch.  171 ;  Acts  and  Res.  124,  §§  1-10.  Authorizes 
a  corporation  to  be  formed  by  the  consolidation  of  the 
Hartford  and  New  Haven  R.  R.  Co.  and  the  New  York 
and  New  Haven  R.  R.  Co.,  of  Connecticut,  under  the 
name  of  the  N.  Y.,  N.  H.  &  H.  R.  R.  Co.,  with  mode  of 
effecting  union,  and  the  duties  and  liabilities  of  the  con- 
solidated corporation  defined. 

See  Hartford  and  New  Haven  R.  R.  Co. 


NEW    YORK    AND    NEW    HAVEN    RAILROAD    COMPANY. 
(A   CONNECTICUT   CORPORATION.) 

1872 — (April  5).  Ch.  171  ;  Acts  and  Res.  124.  Authorizes  a  cor- 
porate union  of,  with  the  Hartford  and  New  Haven  R. 
R.  Co.  under  the  name  of  the  New  York,  New  Haven 
and  Hartford  R.  R.  Co. 

See  Hartford  and  New  Haven  R.  R.  Co. 

New  York,  New  Haven  and  Hartford  R.  R.  Co. 


Springfield  and  Loiigmeadow  Railroad  Corporation.     389 


INDIAN    ORCHARD    RAILROAD    CORPORATION. 

1849— (May  1).     Ch.  189  ;  9  S.  L.  81.     Original  charter. 
§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 
§  2.  Capital  stock  not  to  exceed  $50,000  ;  may  hold  real  and 

personal  estate. 
§  3.  Location    from    land  of  Indian  Orchard   Canal   Co.,  on 

southerly  side  of  Chicopee  River,  in  Springfield,  to  the 

Western  R.  R.,  in  Springfield. 
§  4.  May  enter  on  Western  R.  R. 

§  5.  Organization  and  location  to  be  within  one  year,  and  com- 
pletion within  two  years.     [1850,  ch.  130  ;  9  S.  L.  164 ; 

time  extended  one  year.] 
§  6.  Reduction  of  tolls  by  the  legislature. 
§  7.  Indian  Orchard  Canal  Co.  may  subscribe  to  the  capital 

stock  of,  or  take  lease  of. 
§  8.  May  transfer  property  and  franchise  to  the  Western  R.  R. 

Cor.,  retaining  its  corporate  organization  and  remaining 

subject  to  its  duties. 

1850— (April  2).     Ch.  130;    9  S.  L.   164.     Time  for  organization, 
location  and  construction  extended  one  year. 

See  Western  B.  R.  Cor. 


SPRINGFIELD    AND    LONGMEADOW    RAILROAD    CORPORATION. 

1849— (May  2).     Ch.  232  ;  9  S.  L.  113.     Original  charter. 

§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 

§  2.  Location  from  the  Western  R.  R.,  in  Springfield,  to  the  line 
of  the  state  in  Longmeadow.  [1865,  ch.  137  ;  11  S.  L. 
666  ;  or  to  said  line  in  Wilbraham.  1869,  ch.  70 ;  12 
S.  L.  629  ;  from  any  point  in  Springfield  to  Longmeadow 
or  Wilbraham.] 

§  3.  Capital  stock  not  to  exceed  $150,000  ;  may  hold  real  and 
personal  estate.  [1865,  ch.  137  ;  11  S.  L.  666  ;  capital 
stock  not  to  be  less  than  $150,000,  nor  more  than 
$300,000.] 

§  4.  May  enter  on  Western  R.  R.,  in  Springfield. 

§  5.  Organization  and  location  to  be  within  one  year,  and  con- 
struction within  two  years. 

[1864,  ch.  81;  11  S.  L.  500.    Time  for  organization  extended  to  March  5,  1866, 
for  location  to  May  1,  1866,  and  for  construction  to  May  1,  1867. 
1866,  ch.  143 ;  12  S.  L.  62.    Time  extended  three  years  from  last  dates  named. 
1872,  ch.  74;  Acts  and  Res.  58.    Time  extended  to  March  10,  1874.] 


390     Springfield  and  Longmeadow  Railroad  Corporation. 

§  6.  Reduction  of  tolls  by  the  legislature. 
§  7.  Subject  to  use  by  other  companies  under  legislative  au- 
thority. 

1864— (March  5).  Ch.  81  ;  11  S.  L.  500,  §  1.  Revives  1849,  ch. 
232  ;  9  S.  L.  113,  and  extends  time  for  organization  to 
March  5,  1866. 

§  2.  Time  for  location  extended  to  May  1,  1866,  and  for  con- 
struction to  May  1,  1867. 

§  3.  May  connect  with,  and  enter  on  the  Hartford  and  New 
Haven  R.  R.  and  the  Connecticut  River  R.  R.,  in 
Springfield. 

§  4.  May  establish  a  station  near  the  United  States  armory, 
in  Springfield,  and  construct  railroad  across  State  street, 
in  said  city.  [Section  repealed  by  1869,  ch.  70,  §  3 ; 
12  S.  L.  629.] 

§  5.  Restriction  as  to  issue  of  shares. 

1865— (April  8).     Ch.  137;  11  S.  L.  666,  §   1.    Location  at  south 
line  of  state  may  be   in   Longmeadow  or  Wilbraham. 
[1869,  ch.  70 ;  12  S.  L.  629.] 
§  2.  Capital  stock  not  to  be  less  than  $150,000,  nor  more  than 
$300,000. 

1866— (April  12).  Ch.  143;  12  S.  L.  62.  Time  for  location  and 
construction  extended  three  years  from  time  fixed  in 
1864,  ch.  81 ;  11  S.  L.  500. 

1869— (March  10).  Ch.  70;  12  S.  L.  629,  §  1.  Amending  §  2  of 
1849,  ch.  232  ;  9  S.  L.  113,  and  authorizing  location 
from  any  convenient  point  in  Springfield  to  south  line 
of  state,  in  Longmeadow  or  Wilbraham. 

§  2.  Time  for  location  and  construction  extended  three  years. 

§  3.  Repeals  §  4  of  1864,  ch.  81 ;  11  S.  L.  500,  as  to  station 
near  the  United  States  armory. 

§  4.  City  of  Springfield  may  subscribe  for  stock  in,  loan  credit 
to,  and  guarantee  the  bonds  of,  to  a  limited  extent,  and 
raise  inone}'  therefor  by  loan  or  tax,  upon  a  vote  of  legal 
voters.     [1869,  ch.  316  ;  12  S.  L.  768.] 

§  5.  Representation  of  the  city  as  a  stockholder  at  corporate 
meetings. 

§  6.  May  contract  with  connecting  companies  for  running  and 
operating  their  roads,  or  for  hiring  of  its  own,  on  certain 
conditions. 


Springfield  and  New  London  Railroad  Company.      391 

1869— (May  26).     Ch.  315  ;  12  S.  L.  767,  §  1.     New  London  North- 
ern R.  R.  Co.  may  subscribe  to  the  stock  of. 
§  2.  N.  L.  N.  R.  R.  Co.  ma}r  purchase,  consolidate  with  or 
lease. 

(May  26).  Ch.  316  ;  12  S.  L.  768,  §  1.  May  form  corporate 
union  with  a  connecting  company  of  Connecticut,  uniting 
with  its  road  at  the  southern  line  of  the  Commonwealth, 
on  certain  conditions. 

§  2.  New  company  to  be  called  the  Springfield  and  New  Lon- 
don R.  R.  Co.,  with  same  powers  and  liabilities ;  res- 
idence of  officers  in  this  state  for  service  of  process, 
with  liability  to  its  jurisdiction. 

§  3.  Annual  reports  to  the  legislature.. 

§  4.  City  of  Springfield  may  subscribe  for  stock  of  consolidated 
company,  loan  its  credit  to,  guarantee  bonds  and  stock 
of,  in  the  same  manner  as  in  the  case  of  the  Springfield 
and  Longmeadow  R.  R.  Co.  [1869,  ch.  70,  §  4  ;  12  S. 
L.  629.] 

1872 — (March  8).     Ch.  74;  Acts  and  Res.  58.     Time  for  location 
and  construction  extended  to  March  10,  1874. 

See  Springfield  and  New  London  R.  R.  Co. 


SPRINGFIELD    AND   NEW   LONDON   RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1869— (May  26).  Ch.  316  ;  12  S.  L.  768.  Authorizes  formation  of, 
by  the  corporate  union  of  the  Springfield  and  Long- 
meadow  R.  R.  Co.,  with  a  connecting  company  of  Con 
necticut. 

See  Springfield  and  Longmeadow  R.  R.  Cor. 


SPRINGFIELD  AND  FARMINGTON  VALLEY  RAILROAD  COMPANY. 

1856— (May  16).     Ch.  168  ;  10  S.  L.  549.     Original  charter. 
§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 
§  2.  Location  from  line  of  Connecticut,  near  Rising's  Notch  in 

Southwick,  at  the  terminus  of  the  Farmington  Valley  R. 

R.  Co.,  a  Connecticut  corporation,  to  the  Western  R.  R. 

in  Springfield,  or  West  Springfield,  with  power  to  enter 

on  the  Western  R.  R.,  and  to  contract  to  lay  down  rails 


392     Springfield  and  Farmington  Valley  Railroad  Company. 

on  the  "W.  R.  R.  within  defined  limits,  and  to  use  the 
bridge  of  the  W.  R.  R.     [New  location  authorized  by 
1869,  ch.  69  ;  12  S.  L.  628,  and  1872,  ch.  127 ;  Acts 
and  Res.  99.] 
"§  3.  Capital  stock  not  to  exceed  $300,000. 

§  -4.  Reduction  of  tolls  by  the  legislature. 

§  5.  Location  to  be  within  two  years,  and  construction  within 
three  years. 

[Time  extended.  « 

1^9,  ch.    20 ;  10  S.  L.  847.  Two  years. 

lUl,  ch.   29;  11  S.  L.  136.  Three  years. 

1864,  ch.  107 ;  11  S.  L.  516.  Three  years. 

1867,  ch.    53;  12  S.  L.  186:  To  May  1,  1870. 

1869,  ch.   69;  12  S.  L.  628.  Three  years. 
1872,  ch.  127 ;  Acts  and  Res.  99.    Three  years.] 

§  6.  May  contract  with  connecting  companies  for  operating, 
hiring  or  leasing. 

1859— (Feb.  4).  Ch.  20;  10  S.  L.  847.  Time  for  location  and  con- 
struction extended  two  years. 

1861— (Feb.  9).  Ch.  29 ;  11  S.  L.  136.  Time  for  location  and  con- 
struction extended  three  years. 

1864— (March  22).  Ch.  107;  11  S.  L.  516.  Time  for  location  and 
construction  extended  three  years. 

1867— (March  2).  Ch.  53;  12  S.  L.  186.  Time  for  location  and 
construction  extended  to  May  1,  1870. 

1869— (March  10).  Ch.  69;  12  S.  L.  628,  §  1.  New  location  au- 
thorized from  south  line  of  state,  in  Southwick  or  Aga- 
wam,  at  the  terminus  of  a  Connecticut  railroad,  by  a 
route  defined,  to  some  point  easterly  or  westerl}-  of  the 
Hartford  and  New  Haven  R,  R.,  and  south  of  State 
street,  in  Springfield.    [1872,  ch.  127  ;  Acts  and  Res.  99.] 

§  2.  May,  if  locating  across  Connecticut  River  south  of  Aga- 
wam  and  Mill  rivers,  build,  in  connection  with  a  railroad 
bridge,  one  for  travellers  in  the  manner  provided,  and 
take  tolls. 

§  3.  Time  for  location  and   construction  extended  three  years. 

§  4.  City  of  Springfield  may  subscribe  for  the  stock  of,  or  loan 
its  credit  to  said  company  to  a  limited  extent,  in  manner 
provided. 

§  5.  Representation  of  the  city  as  a  stockholder  in  corporate 
meetings. 


Hampshire  and  Franklin  Railroad  Company.  393 

§  6.  May  contract  with  connecting  companies  for  operating, 
hiring  or  leasing  in  manner  provided. 

1872— (March  23).  Ch.  127 ;  Acts  and  Res.  99,  &  1.  Time  for  lo- 
cation and  construction  extended  three  years. 
§  2.  Authorizes  same  location  as  by  1869,  ch.  69,  §1  ;  12  S.  L. 
628,  with  a  restriction  against  taking  land  of  the  Hart- 
ford and  New  Haven  R.  R.  Co.  north  of  State  street,  in 
Springfield. 


FARMINGTON    VALLEY    RAILROAD    COMPANY. 
(A   CONNECTICUT   CORPORATION.) 

1856— (May  16).  Ch.  168;  10  S.  L.  549,  §  2.  Springfield  and 
Farmington  Valley  R.  R.  to  be  constructed  from  the 
terminus  of,  in  Southwick. 

See  Springfield  and  Farmington  Valley  R.  R.  Co. 


HAMPSHIRE    AND    FRANKLIN    RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1845— (Feb.  1).     Ch.  29  ;  8  S.  L.  413.     Original  charter. 

§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 

§  2.  Location  from  Hockanum  village,  or  Holyoke,  in  Hadley, 
to  the  Vermont  and  Massachusetts  R.  R.,  in  Montague 
or  Erving. 

§  3.  Capital  stock  not  to  exceed  $600,000  ;  may  hold  real  and 
personal  estate. 

§  4.  Organization  and  location  to  be  within  two  years,  and 
construction  within  four  years.  [1847,  ch.  217  ;  8  S.  L. 
795 ;  time  for  location  after  consolidation  with  the 
Mount  Holyoke  R.  R.  Co.  extended  to  June  1,  1847. 
1848,  ch.  104  ;  8  S.  L.  899  ;  time  for  construction  ex- 
tended to  Feb.  1,  1850.] 

§  5.  May  enter  on  Vermont  and  Massachusetts  R.  R.,  in  Mon- 
tague or  Erving,  on  certain  conditions. 

§  6.  May  enter  on  Northampton  and  Springfield  R.  R.,  at 
Hockanum  or  Hobyoke,  in  Hadley,  on  certain  conditions. 

§  7.  Subject  to  use  by  other  companies  under  legislative  au- 
thority. 

§  8.  Reduction  of  tolls  by  the  legislature. 
50 


394  Mount  Holyoke  Railroad  Company. 

1846— (March  27).     Ch.  162  ;  8  S.  L.  617,  §  5.     Mount  Holyoke  R. 
R.  Co.  may  enter  on,  at  Hockanum. 
§  9.  Said  Mt.  H.  R.  R.  Co.  and  H.  &  F.  R.  R.  Co.  may  form  a 
corporate  union  under  the  latter  name. 

1847— (April  22).  Ch.  217;  8  S.  L.  795.  Time  for  location  of 
united  corporation  composed  of  the  H.  &  F.  R.  R.  Co. 
and  the  Mount  Hotyoke  R.  R.  Co.,  between  Hockanum 
and  Willimanset,  extended  to  June  1,  1847. 

1848— (April  10).     Ch.  104 ;  8  S.  L.  899,  §  1.  Time  for  construction 
extended  to  Feb.  1,  1850, 
§  2.  Act  to  be  accepted  within  ninet}r  days. 

See  Mount  Holyoke  JR.  JR.  Go. 


MOUNT   HOLYOKE    RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1846— (March  27).     Ch.  162  ;  8  S.  L.  617.     Original  charter. 

§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 

§  2.  Location  from  southern  terminus  of  Hampshire  and  Erank- 
lin  R.  R.,  in  Hockanum  in  Hadley,  to  Connecticut  River 
R.  R.  at  Willimanset,  in  Springfield. 

§  3.  Capital  stock  not  to  exceed  $200,000  ;  may  hold  real  and 
personal  estate. 

§  4.  Time  for  organization  and  location  to  be  within  one  year, 
and  construction  within  three  years.  [1847,  ch.  217 ; 
8  S.  L.  795  ;  time  for  location  extended  to  June  1, 1847.] 

§  5.  Majr  enter  on  Hampshire  and  Franklin  R.  R.,  at  Hockanum. 

§  6.  May  enter  on  Connecticut  River  R.  R.,  at  Willimanset,  in 
Springfield. 

§  7.  Subject  to  use  by  other  companies,  under  legislative  au- 
thority. 

§  8.  Reduction  of  tolls  by  the  legislature. 

§  9.  May  form  corporate  union  with  the  Hampshire  and  Frank- 
lin R.  R.  Co.,  by  the  latter  name. 

1847— (April  22).  Ch.  217;  8  S.  L.  795.  Time  for  location  ex- 
tended to  June  1, 1847,  with  the  same  limitation  between 
Hockanum  and  Willimanset,  if  united  with  the  Hamp- 
shh'e  and  Franklin  R.  R.  Co. 

See  Hampshire  and  Franklin  JR.  R.  Co. 


Holyoke  and  Belchertown  Railroad  Company.  395 


HOLYOKE    AND    BELCHERTOWN"    RAILROAD    COMPANY". 

1871— (May  12).     Ch.  291 ;  Acts  and  Res.  639.     Original  charter. 

§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 

§  2.  Location  from  Holyoke  to  Massachusetts  Central  R.  R.,  in 
Belchertown,  with  right  to  cross  the  Connecticut  River 
R.  R.  only,  in  a  certain  way.  [1872,  ch.  273  ;  Acts  and 
Res.  216.] 

§  3.  May  enter  on  the  Connecticut  River,  the  Holyoke  and 
Westfield,  the  New  London  Northern,  and  the  Massa- 
chusetts Central  railroads,  with  a  reciprocal  right  in 
those  companies. 

§  4.  May  lease  its  road  to  either  of  said  companies. 

§  5.  Capital  stock  not  to  be  less  than  $250,000,  nor  more  than 
$500,000. 

§  6.  Town  of  Holyoke  may  subscribe  to  its  capital  stock. 

§  7.  Location  to  be  within  two  years,  "and  construction  within 
four  years. 

1872— (April  27).     Ch.  273  ;  Acts  and  Res.  216,  §  1.     May  cross  the 
Connecticut  River  R.  R.,  at  grade. 
§  2.  May  connect  with  the  Massachusetts  Central  R.  R.,  or 

New  London  Northern  R.  R.,  in  Amherst. 
§  3.  May  enter  on,  and  be  entered  on,  by  the  Hol3*oke  and 
Westfield,  the  Connecticut    River,    the    New  London 
Northern  and  the  Massachusetts  Central  railroads,  and 
form  corporate  union  with  said  companies. 


HOLYOKE   AND   "WESTFIELD   RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1869— (June  12).     Ch.  379  ;  12  S.  L.  804.     Original  charter. 
§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 
§  2.  Location  from  Holyoke  to  New  Haven  and  Northampton 

R.  R.,  in  Westfield,  with  authority  to  construct  branch 

railroads  in  Holyoke,  to  manufacturing  and  mechanical 

establishments. 
§  3.  May  enter  on  the  Connecticut  River  R.  R.  and  New  Haven 

and  Northampton  Co. 
§  4.  May  lease  its  road  to  connecting  companies. 
§  5.  Capital  stock  not  to  be  less  than  $200,000,  nor  more  than 

$350,000  ;  may  hold  real  and  personal  estate. 
§  6.  Town  of  Holyoke  may  subscribe  for  the  capital  stock  of, 

to  a  limited  amount. 


396  Hampden  Railroad  Company. 

§  7.  Representation  of  the  town  as  a  stockholder  at  corporate 

meetings. 
§  8.  Manufacturing  .corporations  of  said  towns  may  subscribe 

for  stock  in. 
§  9.  Location  to  be  within  three  years,  and  construction  within 

five  years. 

1871— (May  12).  Ch.  291 ;  Acts  and  Res.  639,  §  3.  H.  &  TV.  R.  R. 
Co.  and  the  Holyoke  and  Relchertown  R.  R.  Co.  may 
enter  on  each  other.    [1872,  ch.  273  ;  Acts  and  Res.  216.] 

1872— (April  27).  Ch.  273  ;  Acts  and  Res.  216,  §  3.  H.  &  W.  R. 
R.  Co.  and  Holyoke  and  Belchertown  R.  R.  Co.  may 
enter  on  each  other,  or  form  a  corporate  union  with 
each  other.     [1871,  ch.  291 ;  Acts  and  Res.  639.] 

1873 — (April  7).  Acts  and  Res.  595.  Town  of  Holyoke  may  sub- 
scribe for  additional  shares  in  the  capital  stock  of,  with 
a  restriction. 


HAMPDEN   BATTYROAD    COMPANY. 

1852— (May  20).     Ch.  276  ;  9  S.  L.  546.     Original  charter. 

§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 

§  2.  Location  from  "Western  R.  R.,  in  "Westfield,  to  line  of  Con- 
necticut, in  Granby. 

§  3.  Capital  stock  to  be  8175,000,  with  provision  as  to  issue  of 
shares  ;  may  hold  real  and  personal  estate. 

§  4.  May  enter  on  Western  R.  R.,  in  Westfield. 

§  5.  Location  to  be  within  two  years,  and  construction  within 
three  years. 

§  6.  Forfeiture  of  shares  on  non-payment  of  assessments. 

§  7.  Conditions  precedent  to  commencement  of  construction.    » 

(May  22).  Ch.  315  ;  9  S.  L.  561,  §  7.  May  unite  with  the 
Northampton  and  Westfield  R.  R.  Cor. 

1853— (May  25).  Ch.  397;  9  S.  L.  767,  §  1.  May  form  corporate 
union  with  the  Westfield  and  Northampton  (Northamp- 
ton and  Westfield)  R.  R.  Cor.,  and  one  or  more  sections 
of  the  Northampton  and  Shelburne  Falls  R.  R.  Co., 
under  the  name  of  the  Hampshire  and  Hampden  R.  R. 
Cor.,  in  mode  prescribed. 
§  2.  First  meeting  after  the  union  of  the  corporation. 

See  Hampshire  and  Hampden  R.  R.  Cor. 


Hampshire  and  Hampden  Railroad  Corporation.       397 


NORTHAMPTON   AND   WESTFIEIiD   RAILROAD    CORPORATION. 

1852— (Ma}-  22).     Ch.  315  ;  9  S.  L.  561.     Original  charter. 

§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers,  with  a  location  from  the  Con- 
necticut River  R.  R.,  in  Northampton,  to  the  Western 
R.  R.,  in  Westfield. 

§  2.  May  enter  on  the  said  W.  R.  R.  &  C.  R.  R.  R.,  with  re- 
strictions. 

§  3.  Capital  stock  not  to  exceed  $200,000  ;  may  hold  real  and 
personal  estate. 

§  4.  Location  to  be  within  two  years,  and  construction  within 
three  years. 

§  5.  Conditions  precedent  to  the  commencement  of  construction. 

§  6.  May  unite  with  the  Hampden  R.  R.  Co. 

1853— (May  25).  Ch.  397;  9  S.  L.  767,  §  1.  May  (called  here 
Westfield  and  Northampton  R.  R.  Cor.)  form  a  corporate 
union  with  the  Hampden  R.  R.  Co.  and  one  or  more 
sections  of  the  Northampton  and  Shelburne  Falls  R.  R. 
Co.,  under  the  name  of  the  Hampshire  and  Hampden 
R.  R.  Cor. 
§  2.  First  meeting  of,  after  the  union  of  the  corporations. 

See  Hampshire  and  Hampden  R.  R.  Cor. 


HAMPSHIRE    AND    HAMPDEN    RAILROAD    CORPORATION. 

[For  location  and  capital  stock,  see  Hampden  R.  R.  Co.,  Northampton  and 
Westfield  R.  R.  Cor.,  and  Northampton  and  Shelhurne  Falls  R.  R.  Co. 
Location  changed,  enlarged  or  extended. 

1856,  ch.  180 ;  10  S.  L.  552.    Extension  in  Northampton. 

1857,  ch.  239 ;  10  S.  L.  742.    Extension  to  Connecticut  River  R.  R.] 

1853— (May  25).  Ch.  397  ;  9  S.L.  767.  §  1.  Corporate  union  of  the 
Hampden  R.  R.  Co.,  and  the  Northampton  and  Westfield 
R.  R.  Cor.,  with  one  or  more  sections  of  the  Northampton 
and  Shelburne  Falls  R.  R.  Co.,  under  the  name  of  the 
H.  &  H.  R.  R.  Cor.,  authorized,  in  manner  prescribed. 
§  2.  First  meeting  after  such  union. 

1856— (May  24).  Ch.  180;  10  S.  L.  552,  §  1.  May,  within  two 
years,  extend  railroad  in  Northampton,  to  a  new  union 
passenger  station,  construct  a  branch  track  from  the  ex- 
tension to  Connecticut  River  R.  R.,  with  proviso  as  to 
power  conferred  by  the  section.  [1857,  ch.  239  ;  10  S. 
L.  742.     1865,  ch.  112  ;  11  S.  L.  653.] 


398  New  Haven  and  Northampton  Company. 

§  2.  Commissioners  to  be  appointed  in  case  of  disagreement 
between  the  two  corporations.  [1857,  ch.  239  ;  10  S.  L. 
742.] 

§  3.  Charter  confirmed  notwithstanding  failure  to  complete  the 
road  in  time. 

1857— (May  27).    Ch.  239  ;  10  S.  L.  742.    Further  authority  of  com- 
missioners appointed  under  1856,  ch.  180,  §  2  ;  10  S.  L. 
552. 
§  2.  May  extend  road  to  Connecticut  Eiver  R.  R. 

1859— (April  6).  Ch.  242;  10  S.  L.  922,  §  1.  Entitled  to  the 
same  facilities  of  transportation  from  the  Connecticut 
River  R.  R.  Co.  and  the  Western  R.  R.  Cor.  as  are  fur- 
nished to  the  Hartford  and  New  Haven  R.  R.  Co.,  or  the 
Western  R.  R.  Cor.,  and  required  to  furnish  equal  facili- 
ties to  them. 
§  2.  Penalty  for  violation  of  act. 

1861— (March  5).  Ch.  65;  11  S.  L.  155,  §  4.  Northampton  and 
Shelburne  Falls  R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on,  in  Northampton. 

1862— (March  28).  Ch.  97  ;  11  S.  L.  286,  §  1.  May  form  corporate 
union  with  the  New  Haven  and  Northampton  Co.,  a 
Connecticut  corporation,  in  manner  prescribed,  under 
the  name  of  the  N.  H.  &  N.  Co. 

§  2.  Powers  and  liabilities  of  new  company. 

§  3.  Residence  of  officers  in  this  state  for  service  of  process ; 
attachment  of  stock. 

§  4.  Annual  reports  to  the  legislature,  to  be  approved  by  com- 
missioners. 

See  New  Haven  and  Northampton  Co. 


NEW    HAVEN    AND    NORTHAMPTON    COMPANY.* 

[For  location,  see  Hampshire  and  Hampden  R.  R.  Cor. 
Location  changed,  enlarged  or  extended. 
18.53,  ch.  416 ;    9  S.  L.  773.    Sale  of  canal  authorized. 

1862,  ch.  87 ;    9  S.  L.  448.    Corporate  union  with  the  Hampshire  and  Hampden 
R.  R.  Cor. 

1865,  ch.  112;  11  S.  L.  653.    Change  in  Northampton. 

1866,  ch.   66 ;  12  S.  L.   25.    Extension  from  Northampton  to  Williamsburg. 

1867,  ch.  159 ;  12  S.  L.  249.    Corporate  union  with  the  Williamsburg  and  North 

Adams  R.  R.  Co. 
1869,  ch.  402 ;  12  S.  L.  822.    Removal  of  station  in  Southampton.] 

*  Called  the  New  Haven  and  Northampton  R.  R.  in  1863,  ch.  69;  11  S.  L.  362. 


New  Haven  and  Northampton  Company.  399 

[Capital  stock,  see  Hampshire  and  Hampden  R.  R.  Cor. 
Additions  to  capital  stock. 
1866,  ch.    66;12S.  L.    25.    To  $2,500,000. 
1869,  ch.  259 ;  12  S.  L.  736.    By  $1,500,000. 
1873,  ch.   15 ;  Acts  and  Res.  494.    By  $2,000,000.] 

1852— (March  31).  Ch.  87 ;  9  S.  L.  448,  §  1.  Hartford  and  New 
Haven  R.  R.  Co.  not  to  form  corporate  union  with  the 
N.  H.  &  N.  Co.,  a  Connecticut  corporation,  known  as 
the  Canal  R.  R. 

1853— (May  25).  Ch.  416  ;  9  S.  L.  773.  Sale  of  the  canal  of,  au- 
thorized. 

1862— (March  28).  Ch.  97  ;  11  S.  L.  286,  §  1.  May  form  corporate 
union  with  the  Hampshire  and  Hampden  R.  R.  Cor.,  in 
manner  prescribed,  under  the  name  of  the  N.  H.  &  N.  Co. 

§  2.  Powers  and  liabilities  of  the  new  company. 

§  3.  Residence  of  officers  in  this  state  for  service  of  process ; 
attachment  of  stock. 

§  4.  Annual  reports  to  the  legislature  to  be  approved  by  com- 
missioners. 

1863— (March  7).  Ch.  69 ;  11  S.  L.  362,  §§  2,  3.  Connection  be- 
tween the  Northampton  and  Shelburne  Falls  R.  R.  and 
said  N.  H.  &  N.  R.  R. 

1864— (April  13).  Ch.  147  ;  11  S.  L.  533,  §  4.  Amherst  Branch  R. 
R.  Co.  may  connect  with,  in  Northampton,  with  a  re- 
striction. 

1865— (March  29).  Ch.  112;  11  S.  L.  653.  May  change  location 
in  Northampton,  within  limits  defined.     [1856,  ch.  180  ; 

10  S.  L.  552.] 

1866— (March  8).     Ch.  66  ;    12  S.  L.  25,  §  1.    May  extend  from 

Northampton  to  Northampton  and  Shelburne  Falls  R. 

R.,  in  Williamsburg,  with  a  proviso  as  to  location  in 

Northampton. 
§  2.  May  increase  capital  stock  to  $2,500,000.     [1869,  ch.  259  ; 

12  S.  L.  736;  increase  of  $1,500,000.     1*873,  ch.   15; 

Acts  and  Res.  494  ;  increase  of  $2,000,000.] 
§  3.  Town  of  Williamsburg  may -take  stock  in,  as  authorized  to 

take  stock  in  said  N.  &  S.  F.  R.  R.  Co.  by  1862,  ch  56  ; 

11  S.  L.  278. 


400  Canal  Railroad. 

1867— (April  22).     Ch.  159  ;  12  S.  L.  249,  §  4.     Williamsburg  and 
North  Adams  R.  R.  Co.  and  the  N.  H.  &  N.  Co.  may 
enter  on  each  other. 
§  5.  Said  corporations  may  form  a  corporate  union,  or  make 
leases,  one  to  the  other,  in  mode  prescribed. 

1869— (May  10).  Ch.  259  ;  12  S.  L.  736.  May  increase  its  capital 
stock  by  81,500,000,  the  whole  amount  not  to  exceed 
actual  cost  of  railroad  and  property. 

(May  10).  Ch.  260 ;  12  S.  L.  736,  §  6.  Massachusetts  Cen- 
tral R.  R.  Co.  and  the  N.  H.  &  N.  Co.  may  enter  on 
each  other. 

(June  12).  Ch.  379 ;  12  S.  L.  804,  §§  3,  4.  Holyoke  and 
"Westfield  R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on,  or  lease  its  road  to. 

(June  12).  Ch.  402;  12  S.  L.  822.  May  change  location  of 
station  house  in  Southampton,  subject  to  approval  of 
county  commissioners. 

1871— (May  4).    Ch.  234  ;  Acts  and  Res.  590,  §  2.     Mount  Tom  and 
Easthampton  R.  R.  Co.  to  cross  the  track  of,  only  in  a 
certain  way. 
§  3.  Mt.  T.  &  E.  R.  R.  Co.  and  the  N.  H.  &  N.  Co.  may  enter 
on  each  other. 

1873 — (Feb.  6).  Ch.  15;  Acts  and  Res.  494.  May  increase  capital 
stock  by  $2,000,000,  not  however  to  exceed  the  cost  of 
its  railroad,  stations  and  equipments. 

See  Hampshire  and  Hampden  R.  R.  Cor. 
Hampden  R.  R.  Co. 
Northampton  and  Westfield  R.  R.  Cor. 
Northampton  and  Shelburne  Falls  R.  R.  Co. 


CANAL    RAILROAD. 


1852— (March  31).  Ch.  87 ;  9  S.  L.  448,  §  1.  Hartford  and  New 
Haven  R.  R.  Co.  shall  not  form  corporate  union  with  the 
New  Haven  and  Northampton  Co.,  known  as  the  Canal 
Railroad. 

See  New  Haven  and  Northampton  Co. 


Northampton  and  Shelburne  Falls  Railroad  Company.     401 


NORTHAMPTON   AND   SHELBURNE   FALLS   RAILROAD    COMPANY, 

No.   1. 

1853— (May  11).    Ch.  313  ;  9  S.  L.  720.     Original  charter. 

§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 

§  2.  Location  from  Northampton  to  Shelburne  Falls. 

§  3.  Ma}-  contract  with  other  companies  for  merging  stock,  op- 
erating, hiring  or  leasing. 

§  4.  May  construct  road  by  sections. 

§  5.  Capital  stock  to  be  $480,000. 
§§  6,  7,  8.  Conditions  precedent  to  commencement  of  construc- 
tion of  each  section. 

§  9.  Location  to  be  within  two  years,  and  construction  within 
five  years. 

(May  25).     Ch.   397;    9    S.   L.    767,   §    1.     Hampshire   and 

«  Hampden  R.  R.  Cor.  authorized  by  the  corporate  union 

of  one  or  more  sections  of  said  N.  &  S.  F.  R.  R.  Co. 

with  the  Hampden   R.  R.  Co.  and   the  Westfield   and 

Northampton  (Northampton  and  Westfield)  R.  R.  Cor. 


NORTHAMPTON   AND    SHELBURNE   PALLS  RAILROAD    COMPANY, 

No.  2. 

1861— (March  5).     Ch.  65  ;  11  S.  L.  155.     Original  charter. 
§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 
§  2.  Location  from  Northampton  to  Shelburne  Falls.     [1863, 

ch.  69  ;  11  S.  L.  362  ;  in  Northampton.] 
§  3.  May  contract  with .  other  companies  for    merging  stock, 

operating,  hiring  or  leasing. 
§  4.  May  enter  on  Hampshire  and  Hampden  R.  R.,  in  North- 
ampton, and  on  Troy  and  Greenfield  R.  R.,  in  Shelburne 
Falls. 
§  5.  May  construct  road  in  sections. 
§  6.  Capital  stock  to  be  $480,000. 
§§  7,  8,  9.  Conditions  precedent  to  construction  of  each  section. 
§  10.  Location  to  be  within  two  years,  and  construction  within 
five  years. 

[1866,  ch.  96 ;  12  S.  L.  37.    Time  for  location  from  Williamsburg  to  Shelburne 
Falls  extended  three  years,  and  for  construction  five  years. 
1869,  ch.  239 ;  12  S.  L.  709.    Time  for  location  and  construction  of  road  ex- 
tended to  June  1,  1874.] 

1862— (March  6).     Ch.  56  ;  11  S.  L.  278.     Town  of  Williamsburg 
may  subscribe  for  a  limited  amount  of  capital  stock  of, 
in  mode  prescribed.     [1866,  ch.  66  ;  12  S.  L.  25.] 
51 


402     Northampton  and  Shelburne  Falls  Railroad  Company. 

1863— (March  7).  Ch.  69  ;  11  S.  L.  362,  §  1.  Required  to  com- 
mence and  continue  location  and  construction  of  road, 
in  Northampton,  in  mode  prescribed. 

§  2.  Entitled  to  pass  trains  over  the  track  and  land  of  the  Con- 
necticut River  R.  R.  Co.,  in  Northampton,  easterly  of 
the  station  house,  to  connect  with  the  New  Haven  and 
Northampton  R.  R. 

§  3.  Remedy  against  the  Connecticut  River  R.  R.  Co.  for  refusal 
or  neglect  of  duty  under  this  act. 

§  4.  Repeals  inconsistent  provisions. 

(April  29).  Ch.  210  ;  11  S.  L.  438.  May  cross  certain  high- 
ways, between  Bridge  street,  in  Northampton,  and  the 
terminus,  in  Williamsburg,  at  grade,  with  approval  of 
count}'  commissioners. 

1866— (March  8).     Ch.  66  ;  12  S.  L.  25,  §  1.     Connection  of  the  New 
Haven  and  Northampton  Co.  with. 
§  3.  Authority  of  town  of  Williamsburg  to  take  stock  in,  re- 
ferred to. 

(March  21).  Ch.  96  ;  12  S.  L.  37.  Time  for  location  from 
Williamsburg  to  Shelburne  Falls  extended  three  years, 
and  for  construction  of  same  five  years. 

1867— (April  22).  Ch.  159  ;  12  S.  L.  249,  §  4.  Williamsburg  and 
North  Adams  R.  R.  Co.,  and  the  N.  &  S.  F.  R.  R.  Co., 
may  enter  on  each  other. 

1868— (June  4).     Ch.  305;  12  S.  L.  550,  §   1.     Town  of  Conway 
may  subscribe  to  the  stock  of,  to  a  limited  amount,  and 
raise  money  therefor  by  loan  or  tax. 
§  2.  Representation  of  the  town  as  a  stockholder  at  corporate 
meetings. 

1869— (May  6).     Ch.  239 ;  12  S.  L.  709.     Time  for  location   and 
construction  extended  to  June  1,  1874. 
§  2.  Names  added  to  list  of  corporators   [1870,  ch.  128  ;  12  S. 
L.  930,  adds  the  words,  "  with  their  associates  and  suc- 
cessors "]. 

1870— (March  23).  Ch.  128  ;  12  S.  L.  930.  Amends  1869,  ch.  239, 
§  2  ;  12  S.  L.  709,  by  adding  thereto,  "  with  their  asso- 
ciates and  successors." 


Pittsfield  and  North  Adams  Railroad  Corporation.      403 


PITTSFIELD    AND    NORTH    ADAMS    RAILROAD    CORPORATION. 

1842— (March  3).     Ch.  69  ;  8  S.  L.  257.     Original  charter. 

§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers,  with  location  from  Western  R. 
R.,  in  Pittsfield,  to  North  Adams  village.  '[1866,  ch. 
128;  12  S.  L.  54;  change  in  Cheshire  and  Lanes- 
borough.] 

§  2.  Capital  stock  not  to  exceed  $500,000  ;  may  hold  real  and 
personal  estate. 

§  3.  May  unite  its  track  with  Western  R.  R.,  on  certain  terms. 

§  4.  Reduction  of  tolls  by  the  legislature. 

§  5.  Organization  and  location  to  be  within  two  years,  and  con- 
struction within  three  years  ;  and  if  the  stock  is  not  sub- 
scribed in  one  year,  another  company  may  be  incorpo- 
rated on  the  same  line,  or  any  part  thereof,  with  the 
effect  of  making  this  charter  void.  [1845,  ch.  154 ;  8 
S.  L.  468,  extends  time  for  organization  and  location 
two  years,  and  for  construction  three  years.] 

1845— (March  18).  Ch.  154  ;  8  S.  L.  468.  Revives  1842,  ch.  69  ;  8 
S.  L.  257,  and  requires  the  organization  and  location  to 
be  within  two  years,  and  the  construction  within  three 
years. 

1846— (Feb.  24).     Ch.  51 ;  8  S.  L.  540,  §   5.     Adams  and  Benning- 
ton R.  R.  Cor.  may  unite  its  track  with,  in  a  certain  way. 
§  8.  A.  &  B.  R.  R.  Cor.  ma}'  transfer  its  franchise  and  property 

to. 
§  9.  A.  &  B.  R.  R.  Cor.,  and  the  P.  &  N.  A.  R.  R.  Cor.,  when 
so  unitedj  may  form  a  corporate  union  with  the  Western 
Vermont  R.  R.  Co.,  of  Vermont. 
§§  10,  11,  12.  Provisions  for  effecting  such  union. 

1848— (May  10).  Ch  307;  8  S.  L.  1002,  §  9.  Troy  and  Greenfield 
R.  R.  Co.  required  to  take  an  assignment  of  the  lease 
and  contract  of  transportation  between  the  Western  R. 
R.  Cor.  and  the  P.  &  N.  A.  R.  R.  Cor.,  dated  Jan.  30, 
1846  ;  the  W.  R.  R.  Cor.  to  be  secured  by  a  lien  or  mort- 
gage upon  its  rights  in  the  P.  &  N.  A.  R.  R.,  as  collat- 
eral security. 

1866— (April  7).  Ch.  126;  12  S.  L.  52,  §  5.  Union  passenger 
station,  in  Pittsfield,  for  the  Western  R.  R.  Cor.  and  the 
Stockbridge  and  Pittsfield  R.  R.  Cor.,  with  accommoda- 
tion for  the  P.  &  N.  A.  R.  R.  Co. 


404     Western  Vermont  and  Massachusetts  Railroad  Company. 

1866— (April  7).     Ch.  128  ;  12  S.  L.  54,  §  1.     Change  of  location  in 
Cheshire  and  Lanesborough. 
§  2.  Discontinuance  of  part  of  present  road  which  is  rendered 

useless  by  the  new  location. 
§  3.  Powers  and  liabilities  as  to  new  location. 
§  4.  Land  damages. 
•    §  5.  New  location  to  be  within  one  year.     [1869,  ch.  407  ;  12 
S.  L.  54 ;  time  for  location  and  construction  extended 
three  years.] 

1869— (June  12).  Ch.  407  ;  12  S.  L.  824.  Revives  1866,  ch.  128  ; 
12  S.  L.  54,  and  extends  time  for  location  and  construc- 
tion three  years. 


WESTERN"    VERMONT    RAILROAD    COMPANY. 
(A   VERMONT    CORPORATION.) 

1846— (Feb.  24).  Ch.  51 ;  8  S.  L.  540,  §§  9-12.  Adams  and  Ben- 
nington R.  R.  Cor.,  or  the  Pittsfield  and  North  Adams 
R.  R.  Cor.,  may  form  a  corporate  union  with,  under  the 
name  of  the  Western  Vermont  and  Massachusetts  R. 
R.  Co. 

See  Adams  and  Bennington  R.  R.  Cor. 
Pittsfield  and  North  Adams  R.  R.  Cor. 


WESTERN    VERMONT    AND    MASSACHUSETTS    RAILROAD 
COMPANY. 

1846— (Feb.  24).     Ch.  51 ;  8  S.  L.  540,  §  9.     May  be  formed  by  the 

corporate  union  of  the  Adams  and  Bennington  R.  R. 

Cor.,  or  the  Pittsfield  and  North  Adams  R.  R.  Cor.,  with 

the  Western  Vermont  R.  R.  Co. 
§  10.  Residence  of  officers  for  service  of  process,  with  liability 

to  jurisdiction. 
§  11.  Separate  accounts  as  to  part  of  road  in  this  state,  to  be 

adjusted  by  commissioners. 
§  12.-  Subject  as  to  part  of  road  in  this  state  to  the  duties  and 

liabilities  of  the  A.  &  B.  R.  R.  Cor. 

See  Adams  and  Bennington  R.  R.  Cor. 
Pittsfield  and  North  Adams  R.  R.  Cor. 
Western  Vermont  R.  R.  Co. 


Hoosac  Rail,  or  McAdamized  Road  Company.         405 


HOOSAC   KAIL,    OK   McADAMIZED   ROAD    COMPANY. 

1832— (Feb.  25).     Ch.  49  ;  7  S.  L.  187.     Original  charter. 

§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers  with  location  from  north  line  of 
Williamstown  to  north  line  of  Cheshire,  and  with  liberty 
to  extend  to  the  source  of  Hoosac  River. 
§  2.  Capital  stock  to  be  $600,000  ;  election  of  officers. 
§  3.  Powers  of  officers  and  corporation  ;  assessment  on  shares, 
and  sale  for  non-payment. 
§§  4,  5,  6.  Ity-laws,  tolls,  and  reduction  thereof  by  the  legis- 
lature ;  toll-houses  ;  reports. 
§§  7,  8.  Damages  to  land-owners  and  parties  under  disability. 

§  9.  Malicious  injuries  to  railroad  and  property. 
§  10.  Annual  meeting,  and  right  of  voting. 
§  11.  Crossing  of  public  and  private  ways. 
§  12.  Restrictions  on  grants  for  other  roads,  within  certain  limits, 
and  for  a  certain  time  ;  right  of  other  companies  to  enter 
on,  and  of  Commonwealth  to  purchase. 
§  13.  Subscription,  organization  and  location  to  be  before  Jan. 

1,  1835,  and  completion  by  Jan.  1,  1837. 
§  14.  Bridges  over  public  and  private  ways  to  be  kept  in  repair 

by. 


WILLIAMSTOWN"    AND    HANCOCK    RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1852— (April  24).     Ch.  146  ;  9  S.  L.  488.     Original  charter. 
§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 
§  2.  Location  from  the  north  line  of  Williamstown  to  the  west 

line  of  Hancock.     [1869,  ch.  242  ;  12  S.  L.  710  ;  branch 

to  Adams.] 
§  3.  May  contract  with   the  owners   of  contiguous   railroads 

leading  into  or  from  Vermont  or  New  York,  for  the  use, 

running,  or  leasing  thereof,  or  for  letting  its  road  to  them. 
§  4.  Capital  stock  not  to  exceed  $500, 000  ;  may  hold  real  and 

personal  estate. 
§  5.  Location  to  be  within  two  years,  and  construction  within 

five  years. 

[18.57,  ch.     9 ;  10  S.  L.  626.    Time  for  construction  extended  to  April  24,  1862. 
1866,  ch.  159;  12  S.  L.   70.    Time  for  location  extended  two  years,  and  for  con- 
struction five  years. 
1869,  ch.  242;  12  S.  L.  710.    Time  extended  to  June  1, 1874.] 

§  6.  Subject  to  use  by  other  companies,  under  legislative  au- 
thority. 


406         }¥iltiamstown  and  Hancock  Railroad  Company. 

§  7.  Reduction  of  tolls  by  the  legislature. 

§  8.  Ma}-  enter  on  the  Troy  and  Greenfield  R.  R.,  in  Williams- 
town. 
§  9.  Conditions  precedent  to  commencement  of  construction. 

1853— (April  21).  Ch.  168  ;  9  S.  L.  653,  §  1.  Corporate  union  with 
the  Lebanon  Springs  R.  R.  Co.  (a  New  York  corporation), 
under  the  name  of  the  Lebanon  Springs  R.  R.  Co. 

§  2.  Residence  of  officers  in  this  state  for  service  of  process, 
with  liability  to  jurisdiction. 

§  3.  Separate  accounts  as  to  part  of  road  in  each  state,  to  be 
adjusted  by  commissioners. 

§  4.  Liabilities  of  corporation  and  stockholders  in  this  state. 

§  5.  Act  to  take  effect  upon  similar  legislation  in  New  York, 
and  acceptance  by  the  two  corporations.  [1866,  ch. 
159  ;  12  S.  L.  70  ;  time  for  location  extended  two  years, 
and  for  construction  five  years.  1869,  ch.  242  ;  12  S.  L. 
710  ;  time  for  location  and  construction  extended  to 
June  1,  1874.] 

1857— (Feb.  25).  Ch.  9  ;  10  S.  L.  626.  Time  for  construction  ex- 
tended to  April  24,  1862,  and  for  applications  for  land 
damages  one  year  after  completion  and  opening  for  use. 

1866— (April  12).     Ch.  159  ;  12  S.  L.  70.    Revives  1852,  ch.  146; 

9  S.  L.  488,  §  1,  and  1853,  ch.  168 ;  9  S.  L.  653. 
§  2.  Three  additional  corporators  named. 
§  3.  Time  for  location  extended  two  years,  and  for  construction 

five  years. 

1867— (May  16).  Ch.  238  ;  12  S.  L.  285,  §  1.  Town  of  Hancock 
may  loan  its  credit,  not  exceeding  $10,000,  to  the  W.  & 
H.  R.  R.  Co.,  or  other  company  owning  a  connecting 
road  between  any  railroad  in  Southern  Vermont  and  the 
Harlem  R.  R.  in  Chatham,  New  York,  upon  certain  con- 
ditions. 
§  3.  Town  may  raise  money  therefor  by  loan  or  tax. 

1869— (May  6).  Ch.  242  ;  12  S.  L.  710,  §  1.  Revives  1852,  ch.  146  ; 
9  S.  L.  488,  and  1853,  ch.  168 ;  9  S.  L.  653.  [1873, 
ch.  97  ;  Acts  and  Res.  540.] 
§  2.  Location  of  a  branch  road  from  its  line  in  Williamstown, 
to  Adams,  with  the  right  to  enter  on  the  Williamsburg 
and  North  Adams  R.  R. 


Lebanon  Springs  Railroad  Company,  i  407 

§  3.  Towns  of  Adams,  Williamstown  and  Hancock  may  sub- 
scribe to  the  capital  stock  of,  to  a  limited  extent,  and 
raise  money  therefor  b}'  loan  or  tax.  [1873,  ch.  97 ; 
Acts  and  Res.  540.] 

§  4.  Representation  of  such  towns  at  corporate  meetings. 
[J873,  ch.  97  ;  Acts  and  Res.  540.] 

§  5.  Lebanon  Springs  R.  R.  Co.,  and  the  Williamsburg  and 
North  Adams  R.  R.  Co.,  may  form  a  corporate  union,  by 
the  name  of  the  Williamsburg,  North  Adams  and  Leb- 
anon Springs  R.  R.  Co.  [1873,  ch.  97  ;  Acts  and  Res. 
540.] 

§  6.  Additional  corporators  named. 

§  7.  Time  for  location  and  construction  extended  to  June  1, 
1874.     [1873,  ch.  97  ;  Acts  and  Res.  540.] 

1873— (March  24).    Ch.  97  ;  Acts  and  Res.  540,  §  1.    Repeals  §§1,5, 

of  1869,  ch.  242  ;  12  S.  L.  710,  except  so  much  of  §  1 

as  revives  the  charter  of  said  corporation. 

§  2.  Substitutes  in  §§  3,  4,  7,  of  said  act,  "  Williamstown  and 

Hancock  R.  R.  Co."  for  "  Lebanon  Springs  R.  R.  Co." 

See  Lebanon  Springs  B.  B.  Co. 


LEBANON    SPRINGS    RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

[For   location    and   construction,    see    Williamstown   and   Hancock 

R.  R.  Co.] 

1853— (April  21).  Ch.  168  ;  9  S.  L.  653,  §  1.  Corporate  union  of 
the  Williamstown  and  Hancock  R.  R.  Co.  and  the  Leba- 
non Springs  R.  R.  Co.  (a  New  York  corporation) ,  under 
the  name  of  the  Lebanon  Springs  R.  R.  Co. 

§  2.  Residence  of  officers  in  this  state  for  service  of  process. 

§  3.  Separate  accounts  as  to  part  of  road  in  each  state,  to  be  ad- 
justed by  commissioners. 

§  4.  Liabilities  of  corporation  and  stockholders  in  this  state. 

§  5.  Act  to  take  effect  upon  similar  legislation  in  New  York, 
and  acceptance  by  the  two  corporations. 

[1857,  ch.  9 ;  10  S.  L.  626.    Time  for  construction  extended  to  April  24,  1862. 

1866,  ch.  159 ;  12  S.  L.  70.  Time  for  location  extended  two  years,  and  for  con- 
struction five  years. 

1869,  ch.  242 ;  12  S.  L.  710.  Time  for  location  and  construction  extended  to 
June  1,  1874.] 


408      Williamsburg  and  North  Adams  Railroad  Company. 

1857— (Feb.  25).  Ch.  9  ;  10  S.  L.  626.  Time  for  construction  ex- 
tended to  April  24,  1862,  and  for  applications  for  land 
damages  one  year  after  completion  and  opening  for  use. 

1866— (April  12).  Ch.  159  ;  12  S.  L.  70,  §§  1-3.  Revives  1852,  ch. 
146  ;  9  S.  L.  488,  and  1853,  ch.  168 ;  9  S.  L.  653,  adds 
new  corporators  and  extends  time  for  location  two  years, 
and  for  construction  five  years. 

1867— (May  16).  Ch.  238;  12  S.  L.  285.  Loan  of  credit  by  the 
town  of  Hancock  to  the  Williamstown  and  Hancock  R. 
R.  Co. 

1869— (May  6).    Ch.  242  ;  12  S.  L.  710,  §  1.    Revives  1852,  ch.  146  ; 

9  S.  L.  488,  and  1853,  ch.  168  ;  9  S.  L.  653. 
§  2.  Location   of   a  branch    railroad    from   Williamstown  to 

Adams,  with  right  to  enter  on  the  Williamsburg  and 

North  Adams  R.  R. 
§§  3,  4.  Certain  towns  may  subscribe  to  the  capital  stock  of. 
§  5.  May  form  a  corporate  union  with  the  Williamsburg  and 

North    Adams    R.   R.   Co.,   under    the   name    of   the 

Williamsburg,  North  Adams  and  Lebanon  Springs  R. 

R.  Co. 
§  6.  Additional  corporators  named. 
§  7.  Time  for  location  and  construction  extended  to  June  1, 

1874.     [1873,  ch.  97;  Acts  and  Res.  540;   amending 

§§  3,  4,  7.] 

1873— (March  24).  Ch.  97;  Acts  and  Res.  540,  §  2.  Substitutes 
"  Williamstown  and  Hancock  R.  R.  Co."  for  "  Lebanon 
Springs  R.  R.  Co."  in  §§  3,  4,  7,  of  1869,  ch.  242 ;  12 
S.  L.  710. 

See  Williamstown  and  Hancock  R.  R.  Go. 


WILLIAMSBURG  AND  NORTH  ADAMS  RAILROAD  COMPANY". 

1867— (April  22).     Ch.  159  ;  12  S.  L.  249.     Original  charter. 

§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 

§  2.  Location  from  New  Haven  and  Northampton  Co.,  in  Wil- 
liamsburg, to  the  Troy  and  Boston  R.  R.,  in  Adams. 

§  3.  Capital  stock  not  to  be  less  than  $1,000,000,  nor  more 
than  $1,500,000. 


Williamsburg  and  North  Adams  Railroad  Company.     409 

§  4.  May  enter  on  New  Haven  and  Northampton  R.  R.,  the 
Boston  and  Troy  R.  R.,  and  the  Northampton  and  Shel- 
burne  Falls  R.  R.,  subject  to  a  reciprocal  right  in  said 
railroad  companies. 

§  5.  Ma}'  form  corporate  union  with,  lease  its  road  to,  or  take 
lease  from,  the  New  Haven  and  Northampton  Co. 

§  6.  Location  to  be  within  two  years,  and  construction  within 
five  years.  [1869,  ch.  89  ;  12  S.  L.  637  ;  time  extended 
to  June  1,  1874.] 

1867— (June  1).  Ch.  321 ;  12  S.  L.  338.  Loan  of  the  state  scrip  in 
aid  of,  to  the  amount  of  $1,000,000,  with  conditions  as 
to  advance  thereof,  security,  sinking  fund,  and  commis- 
sioners to  report  upon  the  work.  [1869,  ch.  89,  §  2  ; 
12  S.  L.  637,  amends  the  act.  1869,  ch.  408,  §  5  ;  Acts 
and  Res.  699,  vesting  in  the  railroad  commissioners  the 
powers  of  commissioners  to  be  appointed  under  §  6.] 

1868— (May  19).     Ch.  225  ;  12  S.  L.  496,  §  1.     Towns  named  (12  in 
number)  may  subscribe  to  the  stock  of,  to  a  limited 
extent. 
§  2.  Representation   of   towns    as   stockholders   at   corporate 
meetings.  / 

1869— (March  17).     Ch.  89  ;  12  S.  L.  637,  §  1.    Time  for  location 
and  construction  extended  to  June  1,  1874. 
§  2.  Amends  1867,  ch.  321,  §  7 ;  12  S.  L.  338,  as  to  state  loan. 

(May  6).     Ch.  242;    12  S.  L.  710,  §   2.     Lebanon  Springs 

R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on. 
§  5.  W.  &  N.  A.  R.  R.  Co.  may  consolidate  with,  and  merge 

in,  the  Lebanon  Springs  R.  R.  Co.,  under  the  name  of 

the  Williamsburg,  North  Adams  and  Lebanon  Springs 

R.  R.  Co. 

(May  10).  Ch.  260  ;  12  S.  L.  736,  §  4.  May  merge  and  con- 
solidate capital  stock  with  the  Massachusetts  Central 
R.  R.  Co. 

(June  15).     Ch.  408;  Acts  and  Res.  699,  §  5.     Vests  in  the 
railroad   commissioners   the   powers   vested   in   certain 
commissioners  by  §  6  of  1867,  ch.  321 ;  12  S.  L.  338. 
52 


410         Adams  and  Bennington  Railroad  Corporation. 


WILLIAMSBURG,    NORTH    ADAMS    AND    LEBANON"    SPRINGS 
RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1869— (May  6).  Ch.  242  ;  12  S.  L.  710,  §  5.  Corporate  union  of 
the  Lebanon  Springs  R.  R.  Co.  and  the  Williamsburg 
and  North  Adams  R.  R.  Co.,  under  the  name  of  the 
W.,  N.  A.  &  L.  S.  R.  R.  Co. 

See  Williamsburg  and  North  Adams  R.  R.  Co. 
Lebanon  Springs  R.  R.  Co. 


ADAMS    AND    BENNINGTON    RAILROAD    CORPORATION. 

1846— (Feb.  24).     Ch.  51 ;  8  S.  L.  540.     Original  charter. 

§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 

§  2.  Location  from  Pittsfield  and  North  Adams  R.  R.,  in  Ad- 
ams, to  line  of  Vermont,  to  unite  with  "Western  Vermont 
R.  R.,  to  be  constructed  to  Bennington  and  Rutland. 

§  3.  Capital  stock  not  to  exceed  $200,000. 

§  4.  Location  to  be  within  three  years,  and  construction  within 
four  years  from  April  1,  1846. 

§  5.  May  unite  with  Pittsfield  and  North  Adams  R.  R.,  on  con- 
ditions. 

§  6.  Subject  to  use  by  other  companies,  under  legislative 
authority. 

§  7.  Reduction  of  tolls  by  the  legislature. 

§  8.  May  transfer  franchises  and  property  to  the  Pittsfield  and 
North  Adams  R.  R.  Cor.,  with  power  in  the  latter  com- 
pany in  that  event  to  make  its  stock  equal  to  joint  stock 
of  both. 

§  9.  Ma}*  form  a  corporate  union  with  the  "Western  Vermont 
R.  R.  Co.,  under  the  name  of  Western  Vermont  and 
Massachusetts  R.  R.  Co. 
§  10.  Residence  of  officers  of  new  company  in  this  state  for  ser- 
vice of  process,  with  liability  to  jurisdiction. 
§  11.  Separate  accounts  as  to  part  of  united  road  in  each  state, 

to  be  adjusted  by  commissioners. 
§  12.  Corporation  and  stockholders  as  to  the  part  of  the  road  in 
this  state,  subject  to  duties  and  liabilities  of  the  A.  &  B. 
R.  R.  Co. 


North  Adams  and  Bennington  Railroad  Company.      411 


NORTH    ADAMS    AND    BENNINGTON    RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1867— (June  1).     Ch.  318  ;  12  S.  L.  337.     Original  charter. 

§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 

§  2.  Location  from  Adams  to  line  of  Vermont,  to  connect  with 
a  Vermont  railroad  chartered  from  Bennington  to  state 
line. 

§  3.  Capital  stock  not  to  be  less  than  $300,000,  nor  more  than 
$500,000  ;  may  hold  real  and  personal  estate. 

§  4.  Location  to  be  within  two  years,  and  construction  within 
four  years.  [1869,  ch.  240 ;  12  S.  L.  709  ;  time  ex- 
tended to  May  1,  1875.] 

1869— (May  6).     Ch.  240  ;  12  S.  L.  709.    Time  for  location  and  con- 
struction extended  to  May  1,  1875. 


BERKSHIRE    RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1837— (April  13).     Ch.  162  ;  7  S.  L.  785.     Original  charter. 

§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 

§  2.  Location  from  the  south  line  of  state,  in  Sheffield,  to  the 
village  of  West  Stockbridge,  at  intersection  with  West 
Stockbridge  R.  R.,  or  Western  R.  R.,  or  from  a  point  in 
Sheffield,  west  of  the  southern  terminus  at  Ashley's 
Mills,  to  Great  Barrington  village,  [1845,  ch.  133  ; 
8  S.  L.  460,  and  1847,  ch.  99  ;  8  S.  L.  733  ;  branch  to 
Stockbridge  iron  works.  1847,  ch.  272 ;  8  S.  L.  827 ; 
extension  to  Western  R.  R.,  and  purchase  of  West 
Stockbridge  R.  R.] 

§  3.  Capital  stock  not  to  exceed  $800,000  ;  ma}-  hold  real  and 
personal  estate.  [1847,  ch.  26  ;  8  S.  L.  827  ;  increase 
of  $50,000.] 

§  4.  Western  R.  R.  Co.  may  purchase  part  of  the  road  north  of 
the  point  of  ifnion,  on  certain  terms,  with  rights  reserved. 

§  5.  Organization  and  location  to  be  by  Dec.  1,  1840,  and  con- 
struction by  Dec.  1,  1843. 

§  6.  Subject  to  use  by  other  companies,  under  legislative  au- 
thority. 

§  7.  Ma}'  enter  on  other  roads  in  a  certain  mode. 

§  8.  Western  R.  R.  Cor.  may,  before  construction  of  this  road, 
make  a  location  upon  its  route. 

§  9.  Reduction  of  tolls  by  the  legislature. 


412     North  Adams  and  Bennington  Railroad  Company. 

1842— (March  1).  Ch.  40 ;  8  S.  L.  249.  May  unite  its  track  with 
the  track  of  the  West  Stockbridge  R.  R.,  near  depot  in 
village  of  West  Stockbridge,  on  certain  terms. 

1845— (March  15).  Ch.  133  ;  8  S.  L.  460.  May  construct  a  branch 
railroad  from  Vandeusenville,  in  Great  Barrington,  to 
the  Stockbridge  iron  works  ;  powers  and  liabilities  as  to 
said  branch.     [1847,  ch.  99,  §§  2,  5  ;  8  S.  L.  733.] 

1847— (March  20).     Ch.  99  ;  8  S.  L.  733,  §  2.     Right  of  Stockbridge 
and  Pittsfleld  R.  R.  Co.  to  construct  upon  route  of  branch 
road  authorized  by  1845,  ch.  133  ;.  8  S.  L.  460,  if  the 
same  is  not  constructed  within  one  3'ear. 
§  5.  S.  &  P.  R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on  the  road  or  branch. 

(April  26).  Ch.  272;  8  S.  L.  827,  §  1.  May  extend  from 
West  Stockbridge  village  to  Western  R.  R.,  near  its 
intersection  with  state  line  in  West  Stockbridge,  and 
connect  therewith. 

§  2.  Restricted  as  to  tracks  upon  lands  of,  or  within  limits  of 
the  West  Stockbridge  R.  R.  Cor.,  and  as  to  placing  rails 
near  the  track  of  the  W.  S.  R.  R.,  without  consent,  ex- 
cept for  crossing  near  the  state  line. 

§  3.  Restricted  as  to  transportation,  over  such  extension,  of 
freight  and  passengers  for  Hudson,  or  the  Hudson  and 
Berkshire  R.  R.,  west  of  state  line,  with  provisos. 

§  4.  Right  to  run  trains  on  the  West  Stockbridge  R.  R.,  under 
contract  of  Feb.  6,  1844,  retained  ;  payment  of  rent. 

§  5.  Majr  purchase  the  W.  S.  R.  R.,  upon  certain  terms. 

§  6.  May  purchase  and  hold  real  estate  for  extension. 

§  7.  May  lease  such  extension  and  the  W.  S.  R.  R.,  if  pur- 
chasing the  latter  to  the  Housatonic  R.  R.  Co. 

§  8.  May  increase  capital  stock  bj'  $50,000. 

§  9.  Location  and  construction  to  be  within  two  years. 
§  10.  Required  to  take  a  lease  of  the  Berkshire  R.  R.,  if  tendered 
within  five  years,  with  a  proviso  as  to  land  of  the  W.  S. 
R.  R.  Cor.  taken  by  the  B.  R.  R.  Co. 

1866-r-(April  12).  Ch.  158  ;  12  S.  L.  69,  §  2.  B.  R.  R.  Co.  and  the 
Sheffield  R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on  each  other. 

1873— (April  7).  Ch.  168  ;  Acts  and  Res.  595,  §  2.  B.  R.  R.  Co. 
and  Lee  and  Hudson  R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on  each  other, 
at  West  Stockbridge. 


Sheffield  Railroad  Company.  413 


SHEFFIELD    RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1866— (April  12).     Ch.  158  ;  12  S.  L.  69.     Original  charter. 

§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 

§  2.  Location  from  dividing  line  of  Sheffield  and  Salisbury,  in 
Connecticut,  to  village  of  Sheffield,  to  connect  with 
Berkshire  R.  R. ;  said  S.  R.  R.  Co.  and  the  B.  R.  R.  Co. 
may  enter  on  each  other. 

§  3.  Capital  stock  not  to  be  less  than  $60,000,  nor  more  than 
$200,000. 

§  4.  Location  to  be  within  two  years,  and  construction  within 
four  years.  [1870,  ch.  245;  12  S.  L.  995;  time  for 
construction  extended  to  May  1,  1872.] 

1867— (May  15).     Ch.  236  ;  12  S.  L.  284,  §  1.     May  make  contract 
for  lease  or  management  with  a  connecting  company. 
§  2.  May  form  corporate  union  with  a  connecting  company, 
with' a  capital  stock  not  to  exceed  that  of  both  com- 
panies. 

/ 
.    (June  1).     Ch.  346;  12  S.  L.  363.     May,  in  connection  with 
Salisbury  R.  R.  Co.,  or  otherwise,  lease  its  road  to  New 
York  and  Harlem  R.  R.  Co.,  or  contract  with  said  N.  Y. 
&  H.  R.  R.  Co.  to  operate  the  same. 

1868— (May  14).     Ch.  203;  12  S.  L.  486,  §   1.     Town  of  Sheffield 
may  subscribe  to  a  limited  amount  of  the  capital  stock 
of,  and  raise  money  therefor. 
§  2.  Representation  of  the  town  as  a  stockholder  at  corporate 
meetings. 

1870— (May  12).  Ch.  245;  12  S.  L.  995.  Revives  1866,  ch.  158; 
12  S.  L.  69,  and  extends  time  for  construction  to  May 
1,  1872. 


HARLEM    RAILROAD. 
(A     NEW     YORK     RAILROAD.) 

1867— (May  16).  Ch.  238;  12  S.  L.  285.  Reference  to,  in  act  au- 
thorizing the  town  of  Hancock  to  loan  its  credit  to  the 
Williamstown  and  Hancock  R.  R.  Co. 


414   Pittsfield  and  West  Stockbridge  Railroad  Company,  No.  1. 

NEW   YOKE   AND    HARLEM   RAILROAD    COMPANY. 
(A   NEW   YORK   CORPORATION.) 

1867— (June  1).     Ch.  346  ;  12  S.  L.  363.     Sheffield  R.  R.  Co.  may 
contract  with,  or  lease  its  road  to. 

See  Sheffield  R.  R.  Go. 


SALISBURY    RAILROAD    COMPANY,    No.    2.* 
(A   CONNECTICUT   CORPORATION.) 

1867—  (June  1).  Ch.  346  ;  12  S.  L.  363.  Reference  to,  in  act  giving 
authority  to  the  Sheffield  R.  R.  Co.  to  contract  with  the 
New  York  and  Harlem  R.  R.  Co. 


KONKAPOT    VALLEY    RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1871— (May  12).     Ch.  290  ;  Acts  and  Res.  638.     Original  charter. 
§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 
§  2.  Location  from  village  of  Mill  River,  in  New  Marlborough, 

to  line  of  Connecticut. 
§  3.  Capital  stock  not  to  exceed  $150,000,  nor  be  less  than 

$50,000. 
§  4.  Location  to  be  within  two  years,  and  construction  within 

four  years. 


PITTSFIELD     AND     WEST     STOCKBRIDGE    RAILROAD    COMPANY, 

No.  1. 

1832— (March  6).     Ch.  97  ;  7  S.  L.  232.     Original  charter. 

§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers,  with  location  from  Pittsfield  to 

west  line  of  state,  in  "West  Stockbridge. 
§  2.  Capital    stock  to  be   $240,000,   in   shares  of  $50  each; 

election  and  powers  of  directors. 
§  3.  Powers    of    president  and    directors ;  assessments    upon 

shares,  and  forfeiture  for  non-payment. 
§§  4,  5,  6.  By-laws,  tolls,  toll-houses  and  annual  reports  to  the 
legislature. 

*  Salisbury  R.  R.  Co.,  No.  1,  is  a  Massachusetts  corporation  with  a  location  in  the 
north-eastern  part  of  the  state.    Ante,  p.  172. 


Pittsfield  and  West  Stockbridge  Railroad  Company,  JSFo.  2.    415 

§§  7,  8.  Damages  to  land-owners  and  parties  under  disability. 
§  9.  Malicious  injuries  to  the  railroad  and  property. 
§  10.  Annual  meeting,  and  choice  of  directors. 
§  11.  Crossing  of  private  and  public  ways. 
§  12.  Restrictions  upon  grants  for  other  railroads,  with  right  of 

the  state  to  purchase  the  railroad. 
§  13.  Organization  and  location  to  be  before  Jan.  1,  1834,  and 

construction  before  April  1,  1836. 
§  14.  Repair  of  bridges  over  canals,  turnpikes  and  other  public 

and  private  ways. 


PITTSFIELD     AND     WEST     STOCKBRIDGE     RATT.ROAD    COMPANY, 

No.    2. 

1836— (April  15).     Ch.  236  ;  7  S.  L.  697.     Original  charter. 

§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 

§  2.  Location  from  Pittsfield  to  "West  Stockbridge  R.  R.,  or  the 
Western  R.  R.,  in  "West  Stockbridge. 

§  3.  Capital  stock  not  to  exceed  $300,000  ;  may  hold  real 
estate. 

§  4.  Reduction  of  tolls  by  the  legislature. 

§  5.  Subject  to  use  by  other  companies,  under  legislative  au- 
thority. 

§  6.  Organization  and  location  to  be  within  one  year  after  final 
location  of  "Western  R.  R.  through  Berkshire  county,  or 
from  West  Stockbridge  to  Lee  ;  construction  to  be  within 
three  3-ears  from  said  final  location,  and  act  to  be  void  if 
the  Western  R.  R.  is  finally  located  through  Pittsfield. 


WEST    STOCKBRIDGE    RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1831— (June  16).     Ch.  27  ;  7  S.  L.  111.     Original  charter. 

§  1.  Grants  corporate    powers,  with  location  from  village  of 

West  Stockbridge  to  line  of  New  York  ;  power  to  take 

land,  and  liability  for  damages. 
§  2.  Capital  stock  to  be  1,000  shares  ;  election  of  officers. 
§  3.  Powers  of  officers ;  assessments  on  shares,  and  forfeiture 

for  non-paj-ment. 
§  4.  Annual  meeting,  right  of  voting  and  first  meeting. 
§§  5,  6.  Damages  to   land-owners  and  parties  under  disability. 
§  7.  Malicious  injuries  to  railroad  and  property. 
§  8.  Crossing  of  public  and  private  ways. 


416  West  Stockbridge  Railroad  Corporation. 

§§  9, 10,  11.  B}--laws,  tolls,  toll-hoii9es  and  gates. 
§  12.  Organization,  subscription  and  location  to  be  before  Jan. 
1,  1833,  and  construction  b}-  Jan.  1,  1835. 

1832— (March  2).  Ch.  80;  7  S.  L.  211,  §  12.  Berkshire  and  New 
York  R.  R.  Co.  ma}-  enter  on,  and  if  the  W.  S.  R.  R. 
Co.  fails  to  construct  the  road  within  the  time  limited, 
the  B.  &  N.  Y.  R.  R.  Co.  may  construct  on  its  general 
route. 

See  West  Stockbridge  R.  R.  Cor. 


WEST    STOCKBRIDGE    RAILROAD    CORPORATION. 

1836— (April  5).     Ch.  132  ;  7  S.  L.  645.     Original  charter. 

§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 

§  2.  Location  from  west  line  of  the  state,  in  "West  Stockbridge, 
to  village  of  West  Stockbridge.  [1840,  ch.  50  ;  8  S.  L. 
167;  corporate  union  with  the  Hudson  and  Berkshire 
R.  R.  Co.] 

§  3.  Capital  stock  not  to  exceed  $75,000 ;  may  hold  real  and 
personal  estate. 

§  4.  Organization  and  location  to  be  by  Dec.  1,  1837,  and  con- 
struction by  Dec.  1,  1839.  [1838,  ch.  4 ;  8  S.  L.  2  ; 
act  revived  and  time  extended  one  }"ear.] 

§  5.  Required  to  construct  the  road  so  that  other  roads  leading 
from  Xew  York  can  unite  with  it,  at  state  line ;  no 
exclusive  privileges  to  be  given ;  subject  to  use  by  the 
Western  R.  R.  Cor.,  on  certain  terms. 

§  6.  Western  R.  R.  Cor.  ma}'  assume  and  purchase  said  road 
on  or  before  Dec.  1 ,  1839  ;  and  upon  pa\-ment  or  tender 
of  the  amount  of  capital  paid  in  and  expended,  a  con- 
ve}-ance  to  be  made. 

(April  15).  Ch.  236  ;  7  S.  L.  697,  §  2.  Intersection  of  the 
Pittsfield  and  West  Stockbridge  R.  R.  Co.  with. 

1837— (April  13).     Ch.  162 ;  7  S.  L.  785,  §  2.     Intersection  of  the 
Berkshire  R.  R.  with. 

1838— (Jan.  27).    Ch.  4  ;  8  S.  L.  2,  §  1.     Revives  1836,  ch.  132  ;  7 
S.  L.  645. 
§  2.  Time  for  organization,  location  and  construction  extended 
one  year. 


West  Stockbridge  Railroad  Corporation.  417 

1840— (March  20).  Ch.  50  ;  8  S.  L.  167,  §  1.  Corporate  union  with 
the  Hudson  and  Berkshire  R.  R.  Co.  (a  New  York  cor- 
poration) ,  under  the  name  of  the  H.  &  B.  R.  R.  Co. 

§  2.  Residence  of  officers  in  this  state  for  service  of  process, 
with  liability  to  jurisdiction. 

§  3.  Separate  accounts  as  to  part  of  road  in  each  state,  to  be 
adjusted  by  commissioners ;  annual  report  to  the  legis- 
lature. 

§  4.  Liability  of  company  and  stockholders  as  to  part  of  road 
in  this  state. 

§  5.  Location  of  Western  R.  R.'not  to  be  affected  by  this  act. 

§  6.  Act  to  take  effect  upon  similar  legislation  in  New  York, 
and  acceptance  b}T  the  two  corporations. 

1842— (March  1).  Ch.  40 ;  8  S.  L.  249.  Berkshire  R.  R.  Co!  may 
unite  its  track  with  that  of,  on  certain  terms. 

1847— (April  26).  Ch.  272  ;  8  S.  L.  827,  §  2.  Restriction  of  Berk- 
shire R.  R.  Co.  as  to  tracks  upon,  or  near  to  the  land  of. 

§  3.  Restriction  of  B.  R.  R.  Co.  in  transportation  of  certain 
freight  or  passengers  over  an  extension  of  its  railroad, 
without  consent  of. 

§  4.  Rights  of  B.  R.  R.  Co.  in  running  trains  on,  and  using 
buildings  and  fixtures  under  a  contract  of  Feb.  6,  1844. 

§  5.  May  sell  road  and  franchise  to  the  B.  R.  R.  Co. 

§  7.  B.  R.  R.  Co.,  if  making  purchase,  may  lease  the  road  to 

the  Housatonic  R.  R.  Co. 
§  10.  B.  R.  R.  Co.  required  to  take  a  lease  thereof  in  a  certain 
event. 

1855— (May  19).     Ch.  404 ;  10  S.  L.  442,  §  2.     West  Stockbridge 
Branch  R.  R.  Co.  may  unite  its  track  with,  by  consent. 
§  4.  Said  two  corporations  may  form  a  corporate  union  under 
name  of  West  Stockbridge  R.  R.  Co. 

1866— (April  12).  Ch.  157;  12  S.  L.  68.  Lee  and  New  Haven 
R.  R.  Co.  may  construct  a  branch  to  connect  with,  at 
West  Stockbridge. 

1871— (April  3).  Ch.  162 ;  Acts  and  Res.  531,  §  3.  Lee  and  Hud- 
son R.  R.  Co.  and  the  W.  S.  R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on 
each  other. 

See  West  Stockbridge  R.  R.  Co. 
53 


418  Hudson  and  Berkshire  Railroad  Company. 


■WEST   STOCKBRIDGE   BRANCH  RAILROAD   COMPANY. 

1855— (May  19).     Ch.  404  ;  10  S.  L.  442.     Original  charter. 
§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 
§  2.  Location  from  iron  works'  in  West  Stockbridge,  to  the 

"West  Stockbridge  R.  R.,  with  power  to  enter  on  said 

W.  S.  R.  R.,  by  consent. 
§  3.  Capital  stock  not  to  exceed  $20,000 ;  may  hold  real  and 

personal  estate. 
§  4.  W.  S.  Br.  R.  R.  Co.  and  the  W.  S.  R.  R.  Co.  may  form  a 

corporate  union,  under  the  name  of  W.  S.  R.  R.  Co. 
§  5.  Location  to  be  within  one  year,  and  construction  within 

two  years. 


HUDSON   AND    BERKSHIRE   RAILROAD   COMPANY. 
(A   NEW   YORK   CORPORATION,   CHARTERED   IN    1832.) 

1840— (March  20).  Ch.  50  ;  8  S.  L.  167.  Corporate  union  with  the 
West  Stockbridge  R.  R.  Co.  authorized,  under  the  name 
of  the  H.  &  B.  R.  R.  Co.,  with  provisions  for  effecting 
such  union. 

1841— (March  18).  Ch.  131 ;  8  S.  L.  235,  §  4.  Western  R.  R.  Cor. 
required  to  convey  all  its  interest  in,  to  the  Common- 
wealth. 

1847— (April  26).     Ch.  272  ;  8  S.  L.  827,  §  3.   Restrictions  on  trans- 
portation by  the  Berkshire  R.  R.  Co.  of  freight  and  pas- 
sengers destined  for,  or  coming  from. 
§  5.  Reference  to  claims  on  the  West  Stockbridge  R.  R.  Cor. 

See  West  Stockbridge  B.  R.  Cor. 


STOCKBRIDGE   AND   PITT8FTELD   RAILROAD   COMPANY. 

1847— (March  20).     Ch.  99  ;  8  S.  L.  733.     Original  charter. 

§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 

§  2.  Location  from  Pittsfield  to  the  Berkshire  R.  R.,  in  Great 
Barrington,  or  a  branch  thereof,  near  Stockbridge  iron 
works.  [1866,  Ch.  126  ;  12  S.  L.  52  ;  new  passenger 
station  in  Pittsfield.] 


Stockbridge  and  Pittsjield  Railroad  Company.         419 

§  3.  Capital  stock  not  to  exceed  $550,000  ;  may  hold  real  and 
personal  estate.  > 

§  4.  May  enter  on  Western  R.  R.,  in  Pittsfield. 

§  5.  May  enter  on  the  Berkshire  R.  R.,  or  a  branch  thereof,  in 
Stockbridge  or  Great  Barrington. 

§  6.  Subject  to  use  by  other  companies,  under  legislative  au- 
thority. 

§  7.  Reduction  of  tolls  by  the  legislature. 

§  8.  Organization  and  location  to  be  within  two  years,  and  con- 
struction within  four  years. 

1848— (April  22).  Ch.  172;  8  S.  L.  925,  §  5.  Pittsfield  and  New 
Haven  R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on,  in  Lee  or  Lenox. 

1864— (April  5).  Ch.  132  ;  11  S.  L.  525,  §  3.  Pittsfield  and  New 
Haven  R.  R.  Co.  ma}r  connect  with,  and  enter  on,  in 
Lee  or  Lenox,  by  consent. 

1866— (April  7).  Ch.  126  ;  12  S.  L.  52,  §  1.  West  street  in  Pitts- 
field to  be  constructed  to  pass  under. 

§  2.  Expense  of  alteration,  how  paid. 

§  3.  Present  crossing  to  be  discontinued  on  completion  of  new 
one. 

§  4.  Land  damages. 

§  5.  Western  R.  R.  Cor.  and  the  S.  &  P.  R.  R.  Co.  required  to 
erect  a  union  passenger  station  in  Pittsfield,  at  the  cross- 
ing of  the  Western  R.  R.  bj'  West  street,  and  the  W. 
R.  R.  Cor.  authorized  to  take  land  therefor. 

§  6.  Expense  of  new  station  house  and  tracks,  how  paid. 

§  7.  Time  for  making  the  alterations. 

(April  12).  Ch.  157 ;  12  S.  L.  68,  §  2.  Lee  and  New  Haven 
R.  R.  Co.  may  construct  a  branch  road  to  the  West 
Stockbridge  R.  R.  from  the  crossing  of  the  highway  over. 

1869— (June  2).     Ch.  348  ;  12  S.  L.  783,  §  1.     Lee  and  New  Haven 
R.  R.  Co.  may  intersect,  near  Lenox  furnace. 
§  2.  L.  &  N.  H.  R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on,  in  Lenox,  Lee,  or 
Stockbridge  ;  conditions  of  use,  how  determined  in  case 
of  disagreement. 

1871— (April  3).  Ch.  162;  Acts  and  Res.  531,  §  3.  Lee  and  Hud- 
son R.  R.  Co.  and  the  S.  &  P.  R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on 
each  other. 


420  Grey  Lock  Railroad  Company. 

§6.  L.  &  H.  R.  R.  Co.  may  sell  or  lease  its  railroad,  franchise 
and  property  to  the  S.  &  P.  R.  R.  Co. 

1873— (April  7).  Ch.  168  ;  Acts  and  Res.  595,  §  1.  Lee  and  Hud- 
son R.  R.  Co.  may  cross,  at  a  certain  point  in  Stock- 
bridge,  paying  damages  to  the  S.  &  P.  R.  R.  Co.,  to  be 
determined  b}-  an  agreement  between  the  Lee  and  Hud- 
son R.  R.  Co.  and  the  Housatonic  R.  R.  Co.,  of  Dec. 
27,  1872. 


HOUSATONIC    RAILROAD    COMPANY. 
(A   CONNECTICUT   CORPORATION.) 

1847— (April  26).  Ch.  272  ;  8  S.  L.  827,  §  7.  Berkshire  R.  R.  Co. 
may  lease  its  extension  and  the  "West  Stockbridge  R.  R., 
if  purchased,  to  the  H.  R.  R.  Co. 

1873— (April  7).  Ch.  168;  Acts  and  Res.  595,  §  1.  Damages 
caused  to  said  H.  R.  R.  Co.,  as  the  lessee  of  the  Stock- 
bridge  and  Pittsfield  R.  R.,  to  be  determined  by  an 
agreement  between  the  Lee  and  Hudson  R.  R.  Co.  and 
the  H.  R.  R.  Co.,  of  Dec.  27,  1872. 


GREY    LOCK    RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1852— (April  27).     Ch.  155  ;  9  S.  L.  494.     Original  charter. 

§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 

§  2.  Location  from  Pittsfield  and  Stockbridge  R.  R.,  in  Pitts- 
field,  to  north  line  of  Williamstown. 

§  3.  Capital  stock  to  be  8500,000  ;  may  hold  real  and  personal 
estate. 

§  4.  May  enter  on  Troy  and  Greenfield  R.  R.,  in  William.slown. 

§  5.  Location  to  be  within  two  years,  and  construction  within 
five  years. 

§  6.  Reduction  of  tolls  by.  the  legislature. 

§  7.  Subject  to  use  by  other  companies,  under  legislative 
authority. 

§  8.  Conditions  precedent  to  commencement  of  construction. 


Berkshire  and  JSfew  York  Railroad  Company.  421 


LEE    AND    HUDSON    RATT.ROAD    COMPANY. 

1871— (April  3).     Ch.  162  ;  Acts  and  Res.  531,  §  1.     Grants  corpo- 
rate powers. 
§  2.  Location  from  Stockbridge  and  Pittsfield  R.  R.,  in  Lee,  to 

West  Stockbridge  R.  R.,  or  Boston  and  Albany  R.  R., 

in  West  Stockbridge. 
§  3.  May  enter  on  said  S.  &  P.  R.  R.,  in  Lee,  and  said  W.  S. 

R.  R.  and  B.  &  A.  R.  R.,  in  West  Stockbridge,  with 

reciprocal  right  in  those  companies. 
§  4.  Capital  stock  not  to  exceed   $500,000,  or  be  less  than 

$200,000. 
§  5.  May  mortgage  its  railroad,  franchise  and  property. 
§  6.  May  sell  or  lease  the  same,  the  whole  or  a  part,  to  said  B. 

&  A.  R.  R.  Co.,  or  the  said  S.  &  P.  R.  R.  Co. 
§  7.  Location  to  be  within  three  years,  and  construction  within 

six  years. 

1873— (April  7).  Ch.  168;  Acts  and  Res.  595,  §  1.  May  cross,  at 
grade,  the  track  of  the  Stockbridge  and  Pittsfield  R.  R., 
at  a  point  in  Stockbridge,  paying  damages  according  to 
an  agreement  of  Dec.  27,  1872. 
§  2.  May  enter  on  the  Berkshire  R.  R.,  in  West  Stockbridge, 
with  reciprocal  right  in  the  B.  R.  R.  Co. 


BERKSHIRE    AND    NEW    YORK    RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1832— (March  2).     Ch.  80  ;  7  S.  L.  211.     Original  charter. 

§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers,  with  location  from  contemplated 
railroad  between  New  York  and  Albany  at  the  line  of 
Connecticut,  to  the  West  Stockbridge  R.  R.,  at  village 
of  West  Stockbridge,  there  connecting  with  a  proposed 
extension  to  Albany,  with  liberty  to  construct  a  branch 
from  Great  Barrington  or  West  Stockbridge,  near  Housa- 
tonicville,  to  the  head  waters  of  Hoosac  River,  at  or 
near  Pittsfield,  or  to  intersect  with  railroad  petitioned 
for  by  David  Anthony  and  others  ;  taking  of  land,  and 
payment  of  damages. 

§  2.  Capital  stock  to  be  $800,000,  which  may  be  increased  to 
$1,000,000;  government  of  corporation;  election  of 
officers. 

§  3.  Powers  of  officers,  assessments  on  shares,  and  forfeiture 
for  non-payment. 


422         Pittsfield  and  New  Haven  Railroad  Company. 

§§  4,  5,  6.  By-laws,  tolls,  and  reduction  thereof  by  the  legisla- 
ture, and  toll-houses. 

§§  7,  8.  Damages  to  land-owners  and  parties  under  disability. 
§  9.  Malicious  injuries  to  railroad  and  property. 

§  10.  Annual  meeting  ;  choice  of  officers  ;  first  meeting. 

§  11.  Crossing  of  public  and  private  ways. 

§  12.  May  enter  on  West  Stockbridge  R.  R.  and  construct  upon 
its  route,  if  it  fails  to  comply  with  its  charter. 

§  13.  Special  meetings  and  assessments. 

§  14.  Corporation  of  New  York,  which  may  be  authorized  to 
construct  a  railroad  from  New  York  to  Albany,  may,  by 
consent  of  B.  &  N.  Y.  R.  R.  Co.,  construct  this  road 
with  same  powers. 

§  15.  Organization  and  location  to  be  before  Jan.  1,  1835,  com- 
mencement of  construction  by  Jan  1,  1836,  and  comple- 
tion by  Jan.  1, 1840. 

§  16.  Part  of  road  from  the  line  of  Connecticut  to  that  of  New- 
York,  to  be  first  constructed. 

§  17.  Subject  to  use  by  other  companies. 

§  18.  Subject  to  purchase  by  the  state. 


PITTSFIELD    AND    NEW    HAVEN"    RATTJtOAD    COMPANY. 

1848— (April  22).     Ch.  172  ;  8  S.  L.  925.     Original  charter. 

§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers.     [1864,  ch.  132  ;  11  S.  L.  525.] 

§  2.  Location  from  Pittsfield  to  north  line  of  Connecticut  at 
Colebrook,  with  a  provision  limiting  the  northern  ter- 
minus to  intersection  with  the  Stockbridge  and  Pittsfield 
R.  R.,  in  Lee  or  Lenox,  if  said  S.  &  P.  R.  R.  Co.  con- 
structs its  road  within  time  limited. 

§  3.  Capital  stock  not  to  exceed  $900,000  ;  may  hold  real  and 
personal  estate. 

§  4.  May  enter  on  Western  R.  R.,  at  Pittsfield. 

§  5.  May  enter  on  the  Stockbridge  and  Pittsfield  R.  R.,  in  Lee 
or  Lenox. 

§  6.  Reduction  of  tolls  by  the  legislature. 

§  7.  Organization  and  location  to  be  within  two  years,  and 
construction  within  four  years. 

1864— (April  5).     Ch.  132  ;  11  S.  L.  525,  §  1.    Revives  §  1  of  1848, 
ch.  172  ;  8  S.  L.  925,  with  powers  and  liabilities. 
§  2.  Location  from  Stockbridge  and  Pittsfield  R.  R.,  in  Lee  or 
Lenox,  to  line  of  Connecticut,  at  Colebrook. 


Pittsfield  and  New  Haven  Railroad  Company.         423 

§  3.  May  connect  with,  and  enter  on,  the  S.  &  P.  R.  R.  Co.,  in 

Lee  or  Lenox,  b}'  consent. 
§  4.  Capital  stock  to  be  $900,000.     [1865,  ch.  176  ;  11  S.  L. 

685  ;  reduced  to  $500,000.] 
§  5.  Location  to  be  within  two  years,  and  construction  within 

four  years. 

1864— (May  13).  Ch.  242  ;  11  S.  L.  578,  §  1.  Town  of  Sandisfield 
may  subscribe  for  stock  in,  to  a  limited  amount. 

§  2.  Said  town  may  raise  money  therefor  by  loan  or  tax. 

§  3.  Representation  of  the  town  as  a  stockholder  at  corporate 
meetings. 

§  4.  Subscription  to  be  approved  by  a  certain  vote  of  legal 
voters.    [1867,  ch.  128,  §  2  ;  *12  S.  L.  232.] 

(May  13).  Ch.  245 ;  11  S.  L.  579.  Town  of  Becket  may 
subscribe  for  stock  in,  to  a  limited  amount,  with  similar 
provisions  as  in  the  case  of  Sandisfield.  [1867,  ch.  128, 
§  2  ;  12  S.  L.  232.] 

(May  13).  Ch.  246  ;  11  S.  L.  580.  Town  of  Otis  may  sub- 
scribe for  stock  in,  to  a  limited  amount,  with  similar 
provisions  as  in  the  case  of  Sandisfield.  [1867,  ch. 
128,  §  2  ;  12  S.  L.  232.] 

(May  13).  Ch.  249  ;  11  S.  L.  581.  Town  of  Lee  may  sub- 
scribe for  stock  in,  to  a  limited  amount,  with  similar 
provisions  as  in  the  case  of  Sandisfield.  [1867,  ch.  128, 
§  2  ;  12  S.  L.  232.] 

(May  13).  Ch.  260;  11  S.  L.  585.  Town  of  Tolland  may 
subscribe  for  stock  in,  to  a  limited  amount,  with  similar 
provisions  as  in  the  case  of  Sandisfield.  [1867,  ch.  128, 
§  2  ;  12  S.  L.  232.] 

1865— (April  29).     Ch.  176  ;  11  S.  L.  685,  §  1.    Capital  stock  to  be 
$500,000. 
§  2.  Repeals  §  4  of  1864,  ch.  132  ;  11  S.  L.  525,  as  to  amount 
of  capital  stock. 

1866— (April  12).  Ch.  157;  12  S.  L.  68,  §  1.  Name  changed  to 
Lee  and  N^w  Haven  R.  R.  Co. 

See  Lee  and  New  Haven  B.  B.  Co. 


424  Lee  and  ]$~ew  Haven  Railroad  Company. 


LEE    AND    NEW    HAVEN    RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

[Location,  see  Pittsfield  and  New  Haven  R.  R.  Co. 
1869,  ch.  348 ;  12  S.  L.  783.    Change  in  Becket.] 

[Capital  stock,  see  Pittsfield  and  New  Haven  R.  R.  Co. 

1868,  ch.  316 ;  12  S.  L.  5-59.    Reduced  to  $300,000. 

1869,  ch.  348 ;  12  S.  L.  783.    Increased  to  $500,000.] 


1866— (April  12).     Ch.  157;  12  S.  L.  68,  §  1.     Name  changed  from 

Pittsfield  and  New  Haven  R.  R.  Co. 
§  2.  May  construct  a  branch  from  Stockbridge  and  Pittsfield 

R.  R.,  in  Stockbridge,  to  connect  with  West  Stockbridge 

R.  R.,  at  West  Stockbridge.     [1869,  ch.  348  ;  12  S.  L. 

783  ;  change  of  location,  particularly  in  Becket.] 
§  3.  May  mortgage  road  and  franchise  to  secure  bonds  to  the 

amount  of  $300,000,  but  no  bonds  to  be  issued  until 

0100,000  of  stock  has  been  paid  in. 

1867— (April  3).     Ch.  128;    12  S.  L.  232.     Time  for  construction 

extended  to  April  5,  1870.     [1870,  ch.  387;  12  S.  L. 

1058,  extended  to  June  5,  1872.     1872,  ch.  73  ;  Acts 

and  Res.  58,  extended  to  June  5,  1875.] 

§  2.  Amends  §  4  of  ch.  242,  245,  246,  249  and  260,  of  1864  ; 

11  S.  L.  578,  579,  580,  581,  585,  as  to  majority  required 
for  town  subscriptions. 

1868— (June  5).  Ch.  313  ;  12  S.  L.  556,  §  1.  Loan  of  state  scrip 
for  $300,000,  with  conditions  of  the  same.  [See  special 
message  of  the  governor  vetoing  a  bill  to  renew  the 
grant  of  state  aid,  1873,  Acts  and  Res.  972.] 

§  2.  Conditions  for  delivery  of  scrip.  [1869,  ch.  6,  §  1  ;  12 
S.  L.  596,  amends  the  same.] 

§  3.  Mortgage  of  the  railroad  to  the  state. 
§§  4,  5.  Sinking  fund,  and  commissioners  thereof,  their  report 
and  compensation. 

§  6.  Commissioners  upon  the  work  on  the  railroad.  [1869, 
ch.  408  ;  Acts  and  Res.  699,  §  5,  vests  the  powers  of,  in 
the  railroad  commissioners.] 

§  7.  Further  conditions  for  delivery  of  scrip.     [1869,  ch.  6,  §  2  ; 

12  S.  L.  596,  amends  the  same. } 

§  8.  Books  and  accounts  to  be  open  for  examination  by  the 
governor  and  council. 


Lee  and  JVew  Haven  Railroad  Company.  425 

1868— (June  6).  Ch.  316  ;  12  S.  L.  559.  Capital  stock  reduced  to 
$300,000.  [1869,  ch.  348 ;  12  S.  L.  783,  increased  to 
$500,000.] 

1869— (Feb  4).     Ch.  6  ;  12  S.  L.  596,  §  1.    Amends  §  2  of  1868,  ch. 
313  ;  12  S.  L.  556,  concerning  loan  of  state  scrip. 
§  2.  Amends  §  7  of  said  act. 

(May  6).     Ch.  243  ;  12  S.  L.  712,  §  1.    Town  of  Stockbridge 

may  subscribe  for  a  limited  amount  of  stock  therein,  and 

raise  money  therefor  by  loan  or  tax. 
§  2.  Representation  of  the  town  as  a  stockholder  at  corporate 

meetings. 
§  3.  Said  town  may  make  a^conditional  subscription  as  to  part 

on  which  the  amount  shall  be  expended. 

(June  2).  Ch.  348  ;  12  S.  L.  783,  §  1.  May  alter  location, 
particularly  in  Becket,  so  as  to  intersect  the  Stockbridge 
and  Pittsfield  R.  R.  near  Lenox  furnace ;  two  years 
being  allowed  for  change  of  location. 

§  2.  May  enter  on  the  S.  &  P.  R.  R.,  in  Lenox,  Lee,  or  Stock- 
bridge,  with  a  special  remedy  in  case  of  failure  to  agree 
upon  terms  of  use. 

§  3.  May  increase  capital  stock  to  $500,000,  if  necessary. 

(June  15).  Ch.  408;  Acts  and  Res.  699,  §  5.  Vests  in  the 
railroad  commissioners  the  powers  vested  in  commis- 
sioners by  1868,  ch.  313,  §  6  ;  12  S.  L.  556. 

1870— (June  21).     Ch.  387 ;  12  S.  L.  1058,  §  1.     Acts  in  force  con- 
cerning L.  &  N.  H.  R.  R.,  on  April  1, 1&70,  revived,  and 
time  of  construction  extended  to  June  5,  1872. 
§  2.  Additional  names  of  corporators. 

(June  22).  Ch.  399  ;  12  S.  L.  1061.  Town  of  Pittsfield  may 
subscribe  for  the  capital  stock  of,  to  a  limited  amount, 
in  mode  prescribed,  and  raise  money  therefor  by  loan  or 
tax ;  representation  thereof  at  corporate  meetings. 

1872 — (March  8).  Ch.  73  ;  Acts  and  Res.  58.  Time  for  construction 
extended  to  June  5,  1875. 

See  Pittsfield  and  New  Haven  B.  R.  Co. 
M 


426      Albany  and  West  Stochbridge  Railroad  Company. 

ALBANY   AND   WEST    STOCKBRIDGE    RAILROAD    COMPANY. 
(A  NEW    YORK   CORPORATION.) 

1841— (March  18).  Ch.  131 ;  8  S.  L.  235,  §  4.  Western  Railroad 
Cor.  required  to  assign  all  its  interest  in,  to  the  Com- 
monwealth. 

1855— (May  15).  Ch.  347  ;  10  S.  L.  410.  Western  R.  R.  Cor.  may 
form  a  corporate  union  with  the  A.  &  W.  S.  R.  R.  Co. 
and  the  Hudson  and  Boston  R.  R.  Cor.,  under  the  name 
of  the  Boston  and  Albany  R.  R.  Cor. 

1869— (June  23).  Ch.  461 ;  12  S?L.  850,  §  5.  Boston  and  Albany 
R.  R.  Co.  may  form  a  corporate  union  with. 


HUDSON   AND   BOSTON   RAILROAD    CORPORATION. 
(A   NEW   YORK   CORPORATION.) 

1855— (May  15).  Ch.  347  ;  10  S.  L.  410.  Western  R.  R.  Cor.  may 
form  a  corporate  union  with  the  H.  &  B.  R.  R.  Cor.,  and 
the  Albany  and  West  Stockbridge  R.  R.  Co.,  under  the 
name  of  the  Boston  and  Albany  R.  R.  Cor. 

1869— (June  23).  Ch.  461 ;  12  S.  L.  850,  §  5.-  Boston  and  Albany 
R.  R.  Co.  may  form  a  corporate  union  with. 


OLD    COLONY    RAILROAD    COMPANY.* 

1873 — (May  29).     Ch.  324  ;  Acts  and  Res.  859.     May  change  loca- 
tion in  Provincetown. 

*  For  other  legislation  concerning  said  company,  see  ante,  pp.  21-23. 


Chelsea  Branch  Railroad  Company.  427 


FREIGHT  RAILROAD  COMPANIES. 


CHELSEA    BRANCH    RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1846— (April  10).     Ch.  212  ;  8  S.  L.  640.     Original  charter. 
§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers.  * 

§  2.  Location  from  Eastern  R.  R.,  in  Chelsea,  to  intersection 
with  Boston  and  Maine  R.  R.,  in  Maiden.  [East  Boston 
Freight  R.  R.  Co.  v.  Eastern  R.  R.  Co.,  13  Allen  R.  422.] 
§  3.  Location  of  depot  at  Winnisimmet  village,  with  a  restric- 
tion as  to  taking  stone,  gravel,  or  other  building  mate- 
rials without  consent ;  right  of  certain  land-owners  to 
locate  and  build  streets  across  the  railroad,  over,  under, 
or  on  a  level  with ;  the  company  liable  for  damages  to 
said  estates. 

[Location  changed,  enlarged  or  extended. 

1847,  ch.  SO;  8  S.  L.  696.    Branch  railroad  and  changes  of  location. 

1864,  ch.  117;  11  S.  L.  519.    Widening  of  draw  in  bridge  across  Chelsea  creek.] 

§  4.  Capital  stock  not  to  exceed  $200,000  ;  may  hold  real  and 
personal  estate.  [1847,  ch.  30 ;  8  S.  L.  696,  §  3 ;  in- 
crease of  10,000  shares.] 

§  5.  Location  to  be  within  one  year,  and  construction  within 
three  years. 

§  6.  Reduction  of  tolls  by  the  legislature. 

§  7.  May  enter  on  Boston  and  Maine  R.  R. 

§  8.  Subject  to  use  by  other  companies,  under  legislative  au- 
thority. 

§  9.  May  transfer  property  and  franchises  to  the  Boston  and 
Maine  R.  R.  Co.,  or  the  Eastern  R.  R.  Co. 

1847— (Feb.  23).  Ch.  30 ;  8  S.  L.  696,  §  1.  May  build  a  branch 
railroad  from  a  point  on  its  line,  in  Chelsea,  to  the  East- 
ern R.  R.,  in  East  Boston,  and  thence  to  deep  water 
south-easterly  of  the  E.  R.  R.  depot,  with  the  right  to 
discontinue  a  part  of  former  location,  and  with  restric- 
tions and  duty  as  to  crossing  of  railroad  and  highwa}'s. 
[East  Boston  Freight  R.  R.  Co.  v.  Eastern  R.  R.  Co.,  13 
Allen  R.  422  ;  section  repealed,  so  far  as  inconsistent, 
by  1851,  ch.  236,  §  2  ;  9  S.  L.  355.] 


428         Grand  Junction  Railroad  and  Depot  Company. 

§  2.  Subject  to  use  by  other  companies,  under  legislative  au- 
thority. 

§  3.  MajT  hold  real  estate  in  East  Boston  for  railroad  purposes, 
and  increase  capital  stock  by  10,000  shares. 

§  4.  May  sell  or  lease  land  to  other  companies  for  depot  pur- 
poses. 

§  5.  May  enter  on  Eastern  R.  R. 

§  6.  Location  to  be  as  required  by  law,  and  construction 
within  three  3-ears. 

§  7.  Applies  provisions  of  other,  acts  as  to  purchase  by  the 
Commonwealth,  and  as  to  tolls,  to  the  capital  stock. 

1847— (April  13).  Ch.  182;  8  S.  L.  770,  §  1.  Eastern  R.  R.  Co. 
may  make  arrangements  with  the  C.  Br.  R.  R.  Co.,  sub- 
ject to  1846,  ch.  212  ;  8  S.  L.  640,  and  1847,  ch.  30  ;  8 
S.  L.  696,  for  construction  and  exclusive  use  of  tracks 
within  the  location  of  the  C.  Br.  R.  R. 
§  2.  E.  R.  R.  Co.  may  subscribe  to  the  capital  stock  of,  not 
exceeding  one-fourth.  [East  Boston  Freight  R.  R.  Co. 
v.  Eastern  R.  R.  Co.,  13  Allen  R.  422.] 

(April  24).  Ch.  257 ;  8  S.  L.  818,  §  1.  May  take  the  name 
of  the  Grand  Junction  R.  R.  and  Depot  Co. 

§  2.  Powers  and  liabilities  to  remain  the  same  under  the  new 
name. 

1851— (May  23).  Ch.  236  ;  9  S.  L.  355,  §  2.  Repeals  §  1  of  1847, 
ch.  30  ;  8  S.  L.  696,  as  far  as  inconsistent  with  the  act. 

1864— (March  26).  Ch.  117;  11  S.  L.  519.  Amending  1846,  ch. 
212  ;  8  S.  L.  640,  and  acts  in  addition,  and  requiring  the 
widening  of  draw  to  fort3'  feet  in  railroad  bridge  across 
Chelsea  creek,  between  East  Boston  and  Chelsea. 

See  Grand  Junction  R.  R.  and  Depot  Co. 


GRAND    JUNCTION    RAILROAD    AND    DEPOT    COMPANY. 

1847— (April  24).     Ch.  257 ;  8  S.  L.  818,  §  1.     Name  changed  from 

Chelsea  Branch  R.  R.  Co. 

§  2.  Powers  and  liabilities  to  remain  the  same  under  the  new 

name. 

[For  location  and  capital  stock,  see  Chelsea  Branch  R.  R.  Co. 
Location  changed,  enlarged  or  extended. 
1848,  ch.  264 ;    8  S.  L.  971.    Branch  railroad. 
1850,  ch.   36;    9  S.  L.  133.    Change  in  East  Boston. 


Grand  Junction  Railroad  and  Depot  Company.         429 

1851,  ch.  236 ;    9  S.  L.  355.    In  Somerville  or  Charlestown. 

1852,  ch.  306 ;    9  S.  L.  554.    Branches  and  changes  of  location. 
1856,  ch.  296 ;  10  S.  L.  604.  "  "         "         "        " 

1866,  ch.  278 ;  12  S.  L.  143.  "         ' '    " 

1867,  ch.  342 ;  12  S.  L.  353.       _  "         "         "         "        " 

1873,  ch.  357 ;  Acts  and  Res.  87».    Branches  and  changes  of  location.] 

1848— (May  6).  Ch.  264  ;  8  S.  L.  971,  §  1.  May  maintain  a  branch 
railroad  from  depot  on  Winnisimmet  lands,  in  Chelsea, 
to  Boston  and  Maine  R.  R.,  in  Charlestown  or  Somer- 
ville, and  to  Boston  and  Lowell  R.  R.,  and  Fitchburg  R. 
R.,  in  Somerville.  [East  Boston  Freight  R.  R.  Co.  v. 
Eastern  R.  R.  Co.,  13  Allen  R.  422.] 

§  2.  Restricted  and  regulated  as  to  alteration  of  line  on  lands 
of  Winnisimmet  Co.,  in  Chelsea,  speed  of  engines,  gates, 
signals,  &c. 

§  3.  Bridge  across  Mystic  River  and  draw  therein.     [1848,  ch. 
325 ;  8  S.  L.  1015 ;  not  to  be  used  for  laying  vessels 
across  the  stream  of  the  river.] 
.     §  4.  Subject  to  use  by  other  companies,  under  legislative  au- 
thority. 

§  5.  May  enter  on  Fitchburg  R.  R.,  and  Boston  and  Lowell  R. 
R.,  and  contract  with  them  for  freight. 

§  6.  Location  to  be  within  eighteen  months,  and  construction 
within  three  years.  [1850,  ch.  36 ;  9  S.  L.  133 ;  time 
extended  one  year.] 

(May  9).  Ch.  292  ;  8  S.  L.  988,  §  1.  May  enter  on  Boston 
and  Maine  R.  R.,  in  Somerville. 

(May  10).  Ch.  325;  8  S.  L.  1015.  Any  railroad  bridge 
across  Charles  or  Mystic  river  not  to  be  used  for  laying 
vessels  across  the  stream  of  either. 

1849—  (May  2).     Ch.  201 ;  9  S.  L.  94,  §  8.     May  enter  on  an  exten- 

sion of  the  Eastern  R.  R.,  from  road  in  North  Chelsea,- 
to  Commercial  street,  in  Boston.  [East  Boston  Freight 
R.  R.  Co.  v.  Eastern  R.  R.  Co.,  13  Allen  R.  422.] 

1850—  (Feb.  25).     Ch.  36  ;  9  S.  L.  133,  §  1.     May  alter  location  in 

East  Boston. 
§  2.  Time  for  location  "and  construction  extended  one  year. 

1851— (May  23).     Ch.  236  ;  9  S.  L.  355,  §   1.     May  cross,  at  grade, 
certain  streets  in  Chelsea,  with  provisos. 


430        Grand  Junction  Railroad  and  Depot  Company. 

§  2.  Repeals  §  1  of  ch.  30,  1847 ;  8  S.  L.  696,  so  far  as  incon- 
sistent. 
.  §  3.  May  construct  a  piece  of  railroad  from  its  located  line  in 
Somerville  or  Charleston,  north  of  Middlesex  canal,  to 
said  line,  southerly  of  Milk  Row. 

1851— (May  24).  Ch.  85  ;  Acts  and  Res.  887.  Concerning  width  of 
draw  in  bridge  over  Mystic  River.  [1853,  ch.  121,  §  6  ; 
9  S.  L.  632.] 

1852— (May  21).  Ch.  306  ;  9  S.  L.  554,  §  1.  Eastern  R.  R.  Co.  and 
Grand  Junction  R.  R.  and  Depot  Co.,  or  either  of  them, 
mjiy  construct  a  branch  railroad  from  the  Grand  Junc- 
tion R.  R.,  in  Somerville,  to  Causeway  street,  in  Boston, 
and  to  the  Boston  and  Maine  R.  R.,  with  provisions  as 
to  taking  land,  construction  of  bridge  from  the  Prison 
Point  bridge  to  the  Boston  shore,  and  the  crossing  of 
Prison  Point  bridge.     [1853,  ch.  387,  §  1 ;  9  S.  L.  765.] 

§  2.  Alternative  location  with  restrictions.  [Grand  Junction 
R.  R.  and  Depot  Co.  v.  County  Commissioners  of  Mid- 
dlesex, 14  Gray  R.  553.  East  Boston  Freight  R.  R.  Co. 
v.  Eastern  R.  R.  Co.,  13  Allen  R.  422.] 

§  3.  May  take  land  in  Boston  in  case  the  location  in  §  2  is 
chosen ;  ma}*  exchange  lands  and  arrange  tracks  to 
avoid  danger  to  public  travel. 

§  4.  Location  of  this  branch  by  one  or  the  other  route  to  be 
within  one  year,  and  construction  within  two  years. 
[1854,  ch.  46  ;  10  S.  L.  20.  1854,  ch.  395 ;  10  S.  L. 
212.     1855,  ch.  149  ;  10  S.  L.  328.] 

§  5.  Maintenance  of  guards  and  signals  at  the  crossing  of  the 
Fitchburg  R.  R.  and  Boston  and  Maine  R.  R. 

§  6.  Grand  Junction  H.  R.  and  Depot  Co.  may  purchase  the 
franchise  and  property  of  the  E.  R.  R.  Co.  in  East 
Boston,  Chelsea  and  North  Chelsea. 

§  7.  E.  R.  R.  Co.  ma}*,  for  said  purposes,  increase  its  capital 
stock  by  $1,000,000  ;  the  shares  to  be  paid  for  in  cash 
or  its  bonds. 

§  8.  Repeals  that  part  of  §  1  of  1849,  ch.  201 ;  9  S.  L.  94, 
which  authorize  the  extension  of  the  E.  R.  R.  westerly, 
beyond  Salem  turnpike. 

§  9.  Mode  of  assessing  the  damages  for  any  land  of  the  Com- 
monwealth taken  under  the  act,  at  or  near  the  state 
prison. 
§  10.  Construction  and  maintenance  of  bridges  and  draws. 


Grand  Junction  Railroad  and  Depot  Company.        431 

§  11.  Motive  power  and  rate  of  speed  for  crossing  streets  in. 
Boston. 

1853— (April  1).  Ch.  121  ;  9  S.  L.  632,  §  6.  Act  for  widening  the 
draws  in  certain  bridges  over  Mystic  River  not  to  affect 
Resolve,  ch.  85,  1851 ;  Acts  and  Res.  88-7,  concerning 
the  draw  in  the  bridge  of,  across  said  river. 

(April  14).  Ch.  151 ;  9  S.  L.  645,  §  2.  Union  R.  R.  Co.  may 
enter  on,  and  lease  or  transfer  road,  property  and 
franchises  to. 

1854— (Feb.  25).  Ch.  37 ;  10  S.  L.  16,  §  1.  Corporate  union  with 
the  Union  R.  R.  Co.,  under  name  of  G.  J.  R.  R.  & 
Depot  Co.,  the  new  corporation  succeeding  to  the  powers 
and  liabilities  of  both. 
§  2.  Time  for  construction  of  the-U.  R.  R.  extended  to  June  1, 
1855. 

(April  15).  Ch.  310;  10  S.  L.  170,  §  1.  Eastern  R.  R.  Co. 
may  maintain  a  railroad  from  the  Saugus  Branch  R.  R. 
to  the  G.  J.  R.  R.  in  South  Maiden. 

(April  28).  Ch.  395  ;  10  S.  L.  212.  Time  for  construction  of 
extension  authorized  by  1852,  ch.  306  ;  9  S.  L.  554, 
extended  four  months. 

1855— (May  19).     Ch.  400  ;  10  S.  L.  434,  §  1.     Charles  River  R.  R. 
Co.  may  cross. 
§  7.  Said  C.  R.  R.  R.  Co.  not  prohibited  from  crossing  the  G. 
J.  R.  R.  at  grade. 

(May  19).  Ch.  407;  10  S.  L.  443,  §  1.  Certain  dikes  and 
dams  authorized  in  Cambridgeport  not  to  be  erected 
within  location  of,  except  by  consent. 

(May  19).  Ch.  415  ;  10  S.  L.  448,  §  2.  Cambridgeport  R.  R. 
Co.  may  unite  with,  near  the  crossing  of  Broadway 
street. 

1856— (June  6).     Ch.  296  ;  10  S.  L.  604,  §  1.     Change  of  grade  in 
Somerville,  so  as  to  pass  under  the  Boston  and  Lowell 
R.  R. 
§  2.  Construction  of  the  bridge  and  location  of  tracks. 


432        Grand  Junction  Railroad  and  Depot  Company. 

,  §3.  Changes  of  grade ;  land  damages ;  location  to   be  filed  ; 

authority  to  remove  part  of  embankment  and  road-bed 
of  G.  J.  R.  R.  &  Depot  Co. ;  the  work  to  be  done 
under  a  commissioner,  with  mode  of  enforcing  his  award. 
[Fitchburg  R.  R.  Co.  v.  Grand  Junction  R.  R.  and  Depot 
Co.,  1  Allen  R.  552,  4  Allen  R.  198.] 

§  4..  Cost  of  maintaining  a  connection  between  the  Boston  and 
Lowell  R.  R.,  the  Grand  Junction  R.  R.,  and  the  Fitch- 
burg R.  R.,  how  determined,  paid  and  collected. 

§  5.  Use  by  the  G.  J.  R.  R.  &  Depot  Co.  and  Fitchburg  R.  R. 
Co.  of  the  tracks  of  each  other. 

§  6.  G.  J.  R.  R.  &  Depot  Co.  not  authorized  to  take  the  main 
tracks  of  F.  R.  R.  Co.,  in  Somerville  ;  location  of  former 
company  on  the  northerly  side  of,  and  across  the  latter's 
tracks. 

§  7.  Restriction  as  to  estate  of  Elizabeth  Joy. 

§  8.  Commissioner  to  be  appointed  by  the  governor  under  §  3. 

1856— (June  6).  Ch.  304;  10  S.  L.  613.  Wharf  of  Luther  Drew 
adjoining  land  and  flats  of,  in  East  Boston. 

1857— (May  8).  Ch.  128  ;  10  S.  L.  680,  §  5.  May  use  a  connecting 
track  between  Boston  and  Lowell  R.  R.  and  Fitchburg 
R.  R.  in  Somerville. 

(May  18).  Ch.  166;  10  S.  L.  698,  §  2.  North  American 
Depot  and  Wharf  Co.  may  purchase  the  estate  and  fran- 
chises of. 

§  4.  Said  N..A.  D.  &  W.  Co.  to  succeed,  on  a  purchase,  to  cer- 
tain liabilities  of;  and  creditors  may  exchange  claims 
for  stock  in  said  wharf  company. 

1858— (March  27).  Ch.  147  ;  1©  S.  L.  828.  Dikes  or  dams  in  Cam- 
bridge on  marshes  adjoining. 

1862— (March  22).     Ch.  79  ;  11  S.  L.  284,  §  2.     East  Boston  Freight 
R.  R.  Co.  may  lease  or  purchase  the  said  railroad  or  a 
part  thereof. 
§  5.  Not  released  by  the  act  from  contracts  or  liabilities. 

1863— (Feb.  7).  Ch.  14;  11  S.  L.  338,  §  2.  Mystic  River  R.  R. 
and  the  said  G.  J.  R.  R.  &  Depot  Co.  may  enter  on 
each  other,  by  consent.     [1864,  ch.  54  ;  11  S.  L.  490.] 


Grand  Junction  Mailroad  and  Depot  Company.        433 

1863— (April  4).  Ch.  132  ;  *11  S.  L.  395,  §  2.  Somerville  Horse  R. 
R.  Co.  may  cross,  in  Somerville,  with  restrictions. 

1864— (Feb.  29).  Ch.  54;  11  S.  L.  490,  §  2.  Mystic  River  R.  R. 
Co.  and  the  said  G.  J.  R.  R.  &  Depot  Co.  may  cross 
each  other.     [1863,  ch.  14  ;  11  S.  L.  338.] 

(March  26).  Ch.  117  ;  11  S.  L.  519.  Requires  a  draw  of  forty 
feet  in  width  in  railroad  bridge  across  Chelsea  creek, 
between  East  Boston  and  Chelsea,  to  be  completed 
within  four  months,  amending  1846,  ch.  212  ;  8  S.  L. 
640,  and  acts  in  addition  thereto. 

(May  13).  Ch.  264  ;  11  S.  L.  587.  Act  authorizing  the  East 
Boston  Freight  R.  R.  Co.  to  issue  bonds  secured  by 
mortgage,  not  to  affect  rights  in  property  now  or  form- 
erly belonging  to  the  G.  J.  R.  R.  &  Depot  Co. 

1866— (May  28).  Ch.  278  ;  12  S.  L.  143,  §  1.  Boston  and  Worcester 
R.  R.  Cor.  may  purchase  lands,  wharves,  docks  and 
flats,  in  East  Boston,  and  railroads  and  franchises  of 
the  G.  J.  R.  R.  &  Depot  Co.,  the  Union  R.  R.  Co.,  or 
the  East  Boston  Freight  R.  R.  Co.  [1867,  ch.  342  ;  12 
S.  L.  353  ;  change  of  location.] 

§  2.  Other  railroad  corporations  may,  within  three  years,  join 
in  the  purchase,  on  certain  terms  ;  the  purchasing  corpo- 
rations to  furnish  facilities  to  other  corporations  named. 

§  3.  If  not  purchasing  in  three  months,  then,  within  six  months, 
the  B.  &  W.  R.  R.  Cor.  may  take  the  property  aforesaid, 
and  locate  and  construct  a  railroad  on  a  route  described, 
from  Brookline  to  East  Boston,  not  interfering  with  the 
rights  of  certain  other  railroad  corporations  named. 
■  §  4.  Persons,  corporations  and  parties  holding  property  in  trust 
may  sell  to  the  B.  &  W.  R.  R.  Cor. 

§  5.  Boston,  Hartford  and  Erie  R.  R.  Co.  may  construct  a  rail- 
road from  its  line  in  Newton  or  Brighton  to  Somerville, 
with  restrictions  as  to  taking  property  and  location 
described  in  this  act,  and  securing  compensation  to  the 
B.  &  W.  R.  R.  Cor. 

§  6.  Location  of  B.,  H.  &  E.  R.  R.  Co.,  under  the  act,  to  be 
within  two  years,  and  construction  within  four  years. 

§§  7,  8.  Rights  and  remedies  under  the  act ;  damages  for  prop- 
erty taken ;  remedies  of  Fitchburg  R.  R.  Co.,  B.  &  W. 
R.  R.  Cor.,  and  other  parties,  not  to  be  impaired. 
55 


434         Grand  Junction  Railroad  and  Depot  Company. 

§  9.  Act  not  to  be  construed  to  permit  applications  to  the 
supreme  judicial  court  in  certain  cases,  or  the  use  of 
other  roads.  [Act  amended  by  1867,  ch.  342  ;  12  S.  L. 
353.] 

1867— (June  1).  Ch.  342  ;  12  S.  L.  353,  §  1.  Boston  and  Worcester 
R.  R.  Cor.  may  vary  location  on  Chelsea  creek  and  other 
portion  of  railroad  authorized  by  1866,  ch.  278 ;  12  S. 
L.  143. 

§  2.  Eastern  R.  R.  Co.  may  locate  a  railroad  from  Chelsea  to 
Somerville,  upon  the  location  of  the  G.  J.  R.  R.,  but  not 
to  interfere  with  the  location  of  the  B.  &  W.  R.  R.,  with 
provision  as  to  respective  rights  of  the  E.  R.  R.  Co.  and 
B.  &  W.  R.  R.  Cor. 

§  3.  No  location  to  be  within  twenty  feet  of  Union  Park,  in 
Chelsea.     [1867,  ch.  270,  §  18  ;  12  S.  L.  305.] 

§  4.  As  to  land  in  Somerville  taken  under  1866,  ch.  278  ;  12  S. 
L.  143,  and  tracks  of  Fitchburg  R.  R.,  and  connecting 
track  between  the  Boston  and  Lowell  R.  R.,  Fitchburg 
R.  R.,  and  G.  J.  R.  R.,  and  bridge  at  intersection  of 
Boston  and  Lowell  R.  R. 

§  5.  Location  under  1866,  ch.  278  ;  12  S.  L.  143,  so  far  as 
inconsistent  with  this  act,  void,  saving  remedies  of 
Fitchburg  R.  R.  Co.  under  1856,  ch.  296  ;  10  S.  L.  604  ; 
1857,  ch.  128;  10  S.  L.  680,  and  1866,  ch.  278;  12 
S. L.  143. 

§  6.  B.  &  W.  R.  R.  Cor.  and  Eastern  R.  R.  Co.  to  be  subject  to 
general  laws  in  the  exercise  of  the  powers  granted. 

§  7.  Both  corporations  may  make  locations  under  §§  1,  2, 
within  one  year. 

§  8.  Eastern  R.  R.  Co.  shall  widen  the  bridge  on  the  Salem 
turnpike  in  Chelsea,  in  manner  provided,  and  expense  to 
be  shared  by  other  companies.  [Amended  by  1869,  ch. 
256  ;  12  S.  L.  733.] 

§  9.  Construction  of  act  as  to  Commonwealth's  flats,  below 
high- water  mark,  and  interference  with  navigation. 

1869— (April  27).  Ch.  212;  12  S.  L.  698.  Boston  and  Albany  R. 
R.  Co.  may  fill  up  lands,  wharves,  docks  and  flats,  con- 
veyed by  the  G.  J.  R.  R.  &  Depot  Co.  to  Shaw  and 
others,  by  mortgage  of  July  1,  1850,  and  now  belonging 
to  the  Boston  and  Albany  R.  R.  Co.,  and  erect  buildings 
thereon,  subject  to  approval  of  harbor  commissioners. 
[1866,  ch.  278  ;  12  S.  L.  143,  §  1.] 


Cambridgeport  Railroad  Company.  435 

1870— (Feb.  7).  Ch.  9  ;  12  S.  L.  873,  §  2.  Branch  railroad  of  the 
Boston  and  Lowell  R.  R.  to  Mystic  River  R.  R.  may 
cross  the  Grand  Junction  branch  of  the  Boston  and 
Albany  R.  R.,  at  grade. 

1873— (June  11).  Ch.  357  ;  Acts  and  Res.  879.  Change  of  location 
authorized. 

See  Chelsea  Branch  R.  R.  Co. 

Boston  and  Worcester  R.  R.  Cor. 
Boston  and  Albany  R.  R.  Co. 


CAMBRIDGEPORT    RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1855— (May  19).     Ch.  415  ;  10  S.  L.  448.     Original  charter. 
§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 
§  2.  Location  from  crossing  of  the  Grand  Junction  R.  R.  by 

Broadway  street,  in  Cambridge,  by  a  certain  route  again 

to  the  said  G.  J.  R.  R. 
§  3.  Capital  stock  not  to  exceed  $25,000. 
§  4.  May  hold  real  and  personal   estate ;    restriction  on  the 

power  to  take  land  without  consent  of  Hancock  Free 

Bridge  Cor.  and  of  Cambridge  R.  R.  Co. ;  the  bridge 

company  authorized  to  release  a  right  of  way  to. 
§  5.  Motive-power  limited  to  horse-power ;  subject  to  control 

of  mayor  and  aldermen  of  Cambridge,  and  of  Hancock 

Free  Bridge  Cor. 
§  6.  Location  to  be  within  one  year,  and  construction  within 

three  years. 


UNION    RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1848— (May  10).     Ch.  296  ;  8  S.  L.  990.     Original  charter. 
§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 

§  2.  Location  from  the  Fitchburg  R.  R.,  in  Somerville,  near 
intersection  with  Boston  and  Lowell  R.  R.,  across 
marshes  and  Charles  River  to  Boston  and  Worcester 
R.  R.,  in  Brookline,  with  restrictions  as  to  bridge  over 
Charles  River  and  crossing  of  highways.  [1853,  ch. 
151  ;  9  S.  L.  645  ;  as  to  crossing  streets  in  Cambridge 
and  Somerville.] 
§  3.  Capital  stock  not  to  exceed  $150,000,  of  which  $70,000 
may  be  invested  in  real  estate. 


436  Union  Railroad  Company. 

§  4.  May  enter  on  the  Fitchburg,  the  Boston  and  Lowell,  and 
the  Boston  and  Worcester  railroads,  and  may  contract 
with  said  companies  for  equipment  and  running. 

§  5.  As  to  construction  and  use  of  bridge  across  Charles  River 
and  draw.     [1848,  ch.  297  ;  8  S.  L.  992.] 

§  6.  Restriction  as  to  speed  in  crossing  streets  or  roads,  and 
provision  as  to  gates,  flags  and  bridges. 

§  7.  May  transfer  property  and  franchise  to  either  of  connecting 
companies. 

§  8.  Subject  to  use  by  other  companies,  under  legislative  au- 
thority. 

§  9.  Reduction  of  tolls  by  the  legislature. 
§  10.  Location  to  be  within  eighteen  months,  and  construction 
within  three  years. 

[1849,  ch.   83 ;  9  S:  L.   30.    Time  for  location  extended  one  year. 
1852,  ch.  260;  9  S.  L.  541.    Time  for  location  and  construction  extended  two 

years. 
1854,  ch.  37 ;  10  S.  L.  16,  §  2.    Time  for  construction  extended  to  June  1,  1855.] 

1848— (May  10).  Ch.  297;  8  S.  L.  992.  Bridge  across  Charles 
River  to  be  located  and  constructed  under  the  direction 
of  a  commissioner  appointed  by  the  governor. 

1849— (April  5).  Ch.  83;  9  S.  L.  30.  Time  for  location  extended 
one  year. 

1852— (May  20).  Ch.  260  ;  9  S.  L.  541.  Time  for  location  and  con- 
struction extended  two  years. 

1853— (April  14).  Ch.  151 ;  9  S.  L.  645,  §  1.  Manner  of  construc- 
tion across  streets  in  Cambridge  and  Somerville. 

§  2.  May  enter  on,  or  lease  or  transfer  its  property  and  fran- 
chises to,  the  Grand  Junction  R.  R.  and  Depot  Co., 
which  may  build  said  U.  R.  R. 

§  3.  Inconsistent  provisions  of  1848,  ch.  296  ;  8  S.  L.  990, 
repealed.  „ 

1854— (Feb.  25).  Ch.  37;  10  S.  L.  16,  §  1.  Corporate  union  with 
the  Grand  Junction  R.  R.  and  Depot  Co.,  under  the 
latter  name,  the  new  corporation  succeeding  to  the 
powers  and  liabilities  of  both. 
§  2.  Time  for  construction  of  U.  R.  R.  extended  to  June  1, 
1855. 

1855— (May  19).  Ch.  400;  10  S.  L.  434,  §§  1,  7.  Charles  River 
R.  R.  Co.  may,  with  its«extension,  cross. 


East  Boston  Freight  Railroad  Company.  437 

1864—  (Feb.  29).    Ch.  54  ;  11  S.  L.  490,  §  2.    Mystic  River  R.  R.  and 
the  U.  R.  R.  Co.,  or  its  owner,  may  enter  on  each  other. 

1866— (May  28).     Ch.  278  ;   12  S.  L.  143,  §§  1,  2,  3,  7.     Boston  and 
Worcester  R.  R.  Cor.,  or  other  companies  uniting,  may 
purchase  or  take. 
§  5.  Boston,  Hartford  and  Erie  R.  R.  Co.  may  construct  a 

branch  railroad  on  location  of,  to  a  limited  extent. 
§  8.  Rights  of  Boston  and  Worcester  R.  R.  Cor.  under  mortgage 
on ;   damages  of  land-owners  whose  land  or   property 
has  been  taken  for. 

See  Grand  Junction  R.  R.  and  Depot  Co. 
Boston  and  Worcester  R.  R.  Cor. 
Boston  and  Albany  R.  R.  Co. 


EAST    BOSTON   FREIGHT    RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1862— (March  22).     Ch.  79  ;  11  S.  L.  284.     Original  charter.. 

§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 

§  2.  May  lease  or  purchase  the  Grand  Junction  R.  R.,  or  any 
part  thereof. 

§  3.  May  connect  said  road  with  wharves  and  docks  in  Chelsea 
and  East  Boston,  with  consent  of  the  owners  thereof,  and 
approval  of  mayor  and  aldermen  of  the  respective  cities. 

§  4.  Capital  stock  to  be  $25,000 ;  restriction  on  the  issue  of 
shares. 

§  5.  Land  not  to  be  taken  without  consent  of  owners ;  rights 
of  persons  and  corporations  not  to  be  affected  by  the 
act,  nor  the  Grand  Junction  R.  R.  and  Depot  Co.  to  be 
released  from  contract  or  existing  liability. 

§  6.  Application  for  appointment  of  commissioners  under  ch. 
63,  §  117  of  the  General  Statutes,  or  use  of  other  roads 
under  said  chapter  not  authorized  by  the  act. 

1863— (Feb.  7).  Ch.  14;  11  S.  L.  338,  §  2.  Mystic  River  R.  R. 
and  the  E.  B.  F.  R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on  each  other,  by 
consent. 

1864— (May  13).  Ch.  264;  11  S.  L.  587.  May  issue  bonds  to  the 
amount  of  $140,000,  secured  by  mortgage  on  any  por- 
tion of  railroad  or  property  to  which  the  company  may 
have  title  ;  the  act  not  to  affect  the  rights  of  parties  as 
to  the  property  of  the  Grand  Junction  R.  R.  and  Depot 
Co.,  now  or  formerly  belonging  to  said  company. 


438  East  Boston  Railroad  Company. 

1866— (May  28).  Ch.  278  ;  12  S.  L.  143,  §  1,  Boston  and  Worces- 
ter R.  R.  Cor.  may  purchase  the  railroad,  property  and 
franchises  of,  together  with  those  of  other  corporations. 

5  2.  Union  of  other  companies  in  such  purchase  provided  for. 

§  3.  B.  &  W.  R.  R.  Cor.,  if  not  purchasing  within  a  certain  time, 
may  take  the  same,  and  locate,  maintain  and  construct 
a  railroad  thereupon. 

§§  5,  6.  Boston,  Hartford  and  Erie  R.  R.  Co.  may  build  a  rail- 
road on  the  location  of,  to  a  limited  extent. 

§  7.  Remedies  relating  to  E.  B.  F.  R.  R.  Co.  may  be  enforced 
in  Middlesex  county ;  right  of  E.  B.  F.  R.  R.  Co.  to 
damages. 

1869— (March  20).  Ch.  105  ;  12  S.  L.  644,  §  3.  N.  M.  Jewett  may 
unite  a  railway  track  with,  on  terms  to  be  agreed  upon. 

(June  23).  Ch.  459  ;  12  S.  L.  844,  §  9.  Great  Northern  R. 
R.  Co.  may  purchase,  lease  or  enter  on. 

See  Grand  Junction  R.  R.  and  Depot  Co. 
Boston  and  Worcester  R.  R.  Cor. 
Boston  and  Albany  R.  R.  Co. 


EAST    BOSTON    KATT.KOAD    COMPANY. 

1873 — (March  8).     Ch.  66  ;  Acts  and  Res.  521.     Original  charter. 

§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers,  subject  to  laws  relating  to  street 
railroad  corporations. 

§  2.  Location  on  streets  in  East  Boston  and  land  connecting 
such  streets,  for  conveyance  of  freight  only,  with  side- 
tracks to  wharves. 

§  3.  May  connect  with  the  tracks  of  other  railroad  corpora- 
tions in  East  Boston,  with  the  duty  to  receive  and  de- 
liver freight  cars  at  its  connections ;  provision  as  to 
motive-power. 

§  4.  Tolls  and  rates,  and  restrictions  relative  thereto. 

§  5.  Right,  upon  certain  conditions,  to  use  the  tracks  of  street 
railways. 

§  6.  Capital  stock  not  to  exceed  $200,000. 

?  7.  Time  of  construction  may  be  extended  by  the  railroad 
commissioners  for  a  further  period,  not  exceeding  one 
vear. 


Commercial  Freight  Railway  Company.  439 


COMMERCIAL    FREIGHT    RAILWAY    COMPANY. 

1866— (May  26).     Ch.  267  ;  12  S.  L.  139.     Original  charter. 

§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 

§  2.  Location  from  the  freight  stations  of  Boston  and  Lowell 
R.  R.,  in  Lowell  and  Minot  streets,  in  Boston,  to  Union 
wharf,  to  be  used  for  transportation  of  freight  only,  with 
provision  as  to  turnouts,  tracks  and  rates  of  compensa- 
tion. 

§  3.  Any  steam  railroad  company,  by  whose  road  said  street 
railway  passes,  may  connect  its  tracks  with  the  said  C. 
F.  R.  Co.,  said  company  being  bound  to  receive  and  de- 
liver freight  cars  at  such  connection. 

§  4.  May  use  street  railways  on  certain  terms. 

§  5.  Capital  stock  not  to  exceed  $100,000. 

§  6.  Manner  and  time  of  running  cars  to  be  regulated  by 
mayor  and  aldermen. 

§  7.  Act  to  be  accepted  by  the  city  council. 

1867— (Feb.  14).  Ch.  31 ;  12  S.  L.  178,  §  1.  Fitchburg  R.  R.  Co. 
may  connect  with  track  of,  at  Causeway  street. 

(April  25).     Ch.  170  ;  12  S.  L.  252,  §  6.     May  form  corporate 
union  with  Marginal  Freight  R.  Co. 
§  16.  Marginal  Freight  R.   Co.  not  to  construct  a  railroad  on 
the  location  of  the  C.  F.  R.  Co.,  except  in  case  of  a 
corporate  union  or  by  consent  in  writing. 

1873— (April  25).  Ch.  235  ;  Acts  and  Res.  636.  Rights  of,  not  to 
be  affected  by  act  concerning  the  Union  Freight  R.  R. 
Co. 


UNION    FREIGHT    HORSE     RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1863—  (April  29).     Ch.  241 ;  11  S.  L.  454.     Original  charter. 

§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers,  with  location  from  freight  sta- 
tion of  Boston  and  Lowell  R.  R.,  in  Lowell  or  Brighton 
streets,  in  Boston,  over  certain  streets  to  Boston  and 
Providence  R.  R.,  thence  upon  streets  designated  by 
mayor  and  aldermen,  with  provisions  as  to  consent  of 
the  mayor  and  aldermen,  distance  from  sidewalks,  notice 
to  abutters,  and  rates  of  compensation. 
§  2.  Motive-power  to  be  horse-power  only ;  rate  of  speed, 
mode  of  use,  and  form  of  rail  to  be  regulated  by  mayor 
and  aldermen. 


440  Marginal  Freight  Railway  Company. 

§  3.  Repairs  of  streets,  and  liability  for  injuries  to  persons  and 

to  the  city. 
§  4.  Penalties  for  obstructing  use. 
§  5.  Capital  stock  not  to  exceed  $300,000. 
§  6.  May  hold  real  estate. 

§  7.  Subject  to  purchase  by  the  city  after  ten  years. 
§  8.  Construction  and  grade  to  be  determined  by  mayor  and 

aldermen. 
§  9.  May  connect  with  steam  railroads  by  consent. 
§  10.  May  connect  with  horse  railroad  tracks  by  consent  of  the 
owners  thereof  and  of  the  mayor  and  aldermen  of  Boston. 
§  11.  Right  of  the  city  to  take  up  public  streets  traversed  by 

said  raih'oads. 
§  12.  Mayor  and  aldermen  may  discontinue  tracks. 
§  13.  Company  to  be  deemed  a  railroad  corporation  as  to  annual 
reports  and  provisions  concerning  horse  or  street  rail- 
roads. 
§  14.  Act  to  have  effect  only  upon  acceptance  by  the  city  council 
and  the  corporation,  and  upon  payment  of  ten  per  cent, 
of  capital  stock  within  one  year. 


MARGINAL    FREIGHT    RAILWAY    COMPANY. 

1867— (April  25).     Ch.  170  ;  12  S.  L.  252.     Original  charter. 

§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers,  with  privileges  and  duties  per- 
taining to  street  railway  corporations. 

§  2.  May  construct,  maintain  and  use  a  street  railway,  in  Bos- 
ton, under  the  direction  of  the  board  of  aldermen,  with 
provisions  as  to  turnouts,  tracks,  rails  and  a  location 
from  the  tracks  of  Boston  and  Worcester  R.  R.,  in  Lin- 
coln or  South  street  to  Federal  street,  and  from  the 
freight  tracks  of  the  Old  Colony  and  Newport  R.  to 
Federal  street ;  thence  to  Rowe's  wharf,  India  street, 
Commercial  street  to  a  connection  with  the  freight  tracks 
of  the  Boston  and  Lowell  R.  R.  Co.,  with  the  right  to 
make  side-tracks  to  wharves  and  warehouses  on  certain 
conditions. 

§  3.  Freight  only  to  be  transported,  and  motive-power  to  be 
horse-power  only,  unless  other  power  is  sanctioned  by 
the  board  of  aldermen. 

§  4.  Steam  railway  corporations  required  to  connect  their 
tracks  with  said  M.  F.  R.  Co.,  which  is  also  required  to 
receive  and  deliver  freight  cars  at  such  connections. 

§  5.  Rates  of  transportation,  how  fixed. 


Marginal  Freight  Railway  Company.  441 

§  6.  May  form  a  corporate  union  with  the  Commercial  Freight 

R.  Co. 
§  7.  M&j  enter  on  the  tracks  of  street  railway  corporations  on 
certain  conditions,  with  remedy  in  case  of  disagreement. 
§  8.  May  widen  and  alter  certain  streets ;  certain  powers  and 
duties  vested  in  said  company,  and  other  companies  the 
tracks  of  which  are  to  be  connected  with  its  tracks. 
§  9.  Board  of  aldermen  may,  on  application  of  said  company, 
straighten  and  widen  streets,  the  company  paying  one- 
half  of  the  cost. 

§  10.  Repair  of  the  paving  between  the  curb-stones  of  the  streets 
used,  to  be  maintained  by.  ■ 

§  11.  Board  of  aldermen  may  give  to  other  street  railway  com- 
panies having  a  location  in  the  streets  occupied  by  said 
M.  F.  R.  Co.,  another  location  on  their  application. 

§  12.  May  erect  elevators,  purchase  and  hold  real  estate,  and 
collect  tolls. 

§  13.  Capital  stock  not  to  exceed  $1,000,000,  but  no  liabilities 
to  be  incurred  until  one-half  of  stock  has  been  sub- 
scribed and  twenty  per  cent,  paid  in. 

§  14.  Several  railroad  companies  authorized  to  subscribe  to  a 
limited  amount  of  the  stock  of,  within  a  certain  time 
after  determination  of  amount  or  a  notice  of  increase 
which  is  required  to  be  given  by  the  M.  F.  R.  Co. 

§  15.  Freight  cars  arriving  on  one  railroad  and  destined  to 
another,  to  be  taken  over  the  M.  F.  R.  without  breaking 
bulk  when  containing  a  full  average  load. 

§  16.  Restricted  as  to  construction  upon  the  location  of  the 
Commercial  Freight  R.  Co. 

§  17.  Manner  and  time  of  running  cars  to  be  regulated  by  the 
board  of  aldermen. 

§  18.  Act  to  take  effect  upon  acceptance  by  board  of  aldermen.* 
[1872,  ch.  342 ;  Acts  and  Res.  279,  §  7,  repeals  the 
entire  act.] 

1868— (April  1).  Ch.  97  ;  12  S.  L.  433,  §  2.  Connection  with,  and 
use  of,  by  the  Albany  Street  Freight  R.  Co. 

(May  1).     Ch.  175  ;  12  S.  L.  471,  §§  2,  3.     Connection  with, 
and  use  of,  by  the  South  Boston  Freight  R.  Co. 

1869— (March  6).  Ch.  56;  12  S.  L.  612,  §  1.  City  of  Boston  in 
laying  certain  temporary  railway  tracks  for  building  At- 
lantic avenue  not  to  interfere  with  chartered  rights  of, 
or  unreasonably  to  incommode  said  M.  F.  R.  Co, 

56 


442  Union  Freight  Railroad  Company. 

§  2.  City  may,  for  above  purpose,  use  the  tracks  of  the  M.  F. 
R.  Co.  for  a  compensation  to  be  determined  by  the  board 
of  aldermen. 

1869— (June  23).     Ch.  459  ;  12  S.  L.  844,  §  9.     Great  Northern  R. 
R.  Co.  may  purchase  or  lease  the  whole  or  a  part  of. 

(June  23).  Ch.  461 ;  12  S.  L.  850,  §  5.  Boston  and  Albany 
may  purchase  or  lease,  connect  with,  enter  upon,  sub- 
scribe for  and  hold,  the  whole  or  any  part  of  the  railroad, 
property,  franchises  or  capital  stock  of,  or  loan  money 
to,  or  make  contracts  with ;  said  M.  F.  R.  Co.  may 
locate  and  construct  its  tracks  on  Atlantic  avenue,  con- 
tract with  the  chVy  of  Boston  for  extension  of  Broad 
street  and  for  laying  its  tracks  thereon,  or,  no  contract 
being  made  within  two  months,  may  take,  purchase  and 
hold  a  certain  strip  of  land.  [1872,  ch.  342  ;  Acts  and 
Res.  279,  §  7,  repeals  said  act  as  far  as  it  relates  to  M. 
F.  R.  Co.] 

1872— (May  6).  Ch.  342 ;  Acts  and  Res.  279,  §  6.  Union  Freight 
R.  R.  Co.  shall,  within  four  months,  take  the  tracks  of, 
subject  to  laws  relating  to  the  taking  of  land  by  railroad 
companies  and  the  compensation  to  be  made  therefor. 
§  7.  Repeals  1867,  ch.  170;  12  S.  L.  252,  and  so  much  of 
1869,  ch.  461 ;  12  S.  L.  850,  as  relates  to  said  M.  F. 
R.  Co. 

1873— (April  25).     Ch.  235  ;  Acts  and  Res.  636.     Rights  of,  not  to 
be  affected  b}'  act  concerning  the  Union  Freight  R.  R. 

See  Union  Freight  R.  R.  Co. 


XTNION    FREIGHT    RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1872 — (May  6).     Ch.  342  ;  Acts  and  Res.  279.     Original  charter. 

§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers  ijpr  a  railroad  for  the  conveyance 
of  freight  only  between  the  terminal  points  of  the 
several  steam  railroads  entering  the  city  of  Boston,  and 
extending  through  portions  of  streets  enumerated  and 
others  determined  from  time  to  time  by  the  board  of 
aldermen ;  and  for  side  tracks  to  wharves  and  ware- 
houses with  the  approval  of  said  board ;  rails  to  be  of  a 


Union  Freight  Railroad  Company.  443 

pattern  for  freight  cars  and  approved  by  said  board ; 
subject  to  general  laws  in  relation  to  street  and  other 
railway  corporations  as  far  as  applicable. 

§  2.  Railroad  corporations  by  whose  roads  said  U.  F.  R.  R. 
passes,  may  connect  their  tracks  with,  and  said  U.  F. 
R.  R.  Co.  shall  receive  and  deliver  freight  cars  at  said 
connections  and  haul  the  same  at  established  rates  ;  the 
cars  may,  at  night,  be  drawn  by  steam-power,  subject  to 
the  regulation  of  the  board  of  aldermen. 

§  3.  Tolls  limited  to  such  as  will  pay  expenses  and  five  per 
cent,  semi-annual  dividends. 

§  4.  May  enter  on  the  tracks  of  street  railroads,  and  strengthen 
and  improve  the  same,  the  conditions  of  use  and  com- 
pensation to  be  determined  in  manner  prescribed. 

§  5.  Capital  stock  not  to  exceed  $500,000. 

§  6.  Shall,  within  four  months,  take  the  tracks  of  the  Marginal 
Freight  R.  Co.,  subject  to  laws  for  taking  land  and  the 
compensation  therefor. 

§  7.  Repeals  1867,  ch.  170;  12  S.  L.  252,  for  incorporating 
said  M.  F.  R.  Co.,  and  so  much  of  1869,  ch.  461 ;  12 
S.  L.  850,  as  relates  thereto. 

§  8.  Corporate  powers  conferred,  >  to  cease  unless  a  suitable 
track,  as  provided  in  the  act,  shall  within  one  year  be 
constructed,  connecting  one  or  more  steam  railroads  on 
the  northerly  side  of  the  city  with  one  or  more  on  the 
southerly  side  ;  with  the  power  in  the  railroad  commis- 
sioners, for  sufficient  cause,  to  extend  said  time  not  ex- 
ceeding one  year. 

§  9.  Act  subject  to  amendment  or  repeal,  and  the  corporation 
may  be  annulled  or  dissolved  by  the  legislature. 

1873— (April  14).     Ch.  187  ;  Acts  and  Res.  604,  §'  2.     Connection  of 
the  Old  Colony  R.  R.  with  the  tracks  of. 

(April  25) .  Ch.  235  ;  Acts  and  Res.  636.  Authorized  and 
required  to  receive  and  deliver  passenger  cars  at  each  of 
its  connections  with  the  tracks  of  other  companies,  and 
to  haul  the  same  over  its  road  at  established  rates, 
saving  rights  of  the  Commercial  Freight  R.  and  Marginal 
Freight  R.  companies. 

See  Marginal  Freight  R.  Go. 


444  South  Boston  Freight  Railway  Company. 


ALBANY    STREET    FREIGHT    RAILWAY    COMPANY. 

1868— (April  1).     Ch.  97  ;  12  S.  L.  433.     Original  charter. 

§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers,  as  in  laws  relating  to  street  rail- 
way corporations. 

§  2.  Location  in  Boston  from  city  stables  on  Albanj-  street  to 
connections  with  Boston  and  Albany^  R.  R.  and  Old 
Colony  and  Newport  R.,  and  southward  upon  Albany 
street,  subject  to  direction  of  board  of  aldermen ;  but 
not  to  connect  with  or  run  over  street  railways  except 
•    the  Marginal  Freight  R. 

§  3.  Freight  only  to  be  transported,  and  motive  power  to  be 
horse-power  only,  unless  the  use  of  other  motive  power 
is  sanctioned  by  the  board  of  aldermen,  with  provisions 
as  to  tolls  and  the  limit  thereof. 

§  4.  Ma}'  unite  with  other  railway  corporations. 

J;  5.  Repair  of  paving  between  the  rails  and  three  feet  outside 
thereof,  to  be  maintained  by  said  company  to  the  satisfac- 
tion of  the  superintendent  of  streets ;  the  said  board  to 
have  power  to  regulate  time  and  manner  of  running  cars. 

§  6.  Capital  stock  not  to  exceed  §300,000.  [1870,  ch.  30  ;  12 
S.  L.  881 ;  reduction  to  $75,000.] 

§  7.  Act  to  take  effect  upon  acceptance  by  said  board. 

1870— (Feb.  21).     Ch.  30;  12  S.  L.  881.     May  reduce  capital  stock 
to  $75,000. 


SOUTH    BOSTON    FREIGHT    RAILWAY    COMPANY. 

1868— (May  1).     Ch.  175  ;  12  S.  L.  471.     Original  charter. 

§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers,  as  in  laws  relating  to  street  rail- 
way corporations. 

§  2.  Location  on  streets  in  Boston,  under  direction  of  board  of 
aldermen,  commencing  on  easterly  end  of  First  street, 
and  thence  to  connect  with  the  tracks  of  the  Old  Col- 
ony and  Newport  R.,  the  Boston,  Hartford  and  Erie  R. 
R.,  and  the  Marginal  Freight  R.  with  side  tracks,  turn- 
outs and  rails,  as  approved  by  said  board. 

§  3.  May  enter  on  and  use  the  tracks  of  the  Broadway  R.  and 
Metropolitan  R.,  at  certain  points  on  terms  prescribed, 
but  not  street  railways  other  than  these  and  the  said  M. 
F.  R. 


Mystic  River  Railroad.  445 

§  4.  Motive  power  to  be  horse-power  only,  except  with  authority 
of  the  board  of  aldermen  ;  restriction  as  to  tolls. 

§  5.  May  unite  with  other  railway  corporations. 

§  6.  Repair  of  streets  between  rails  and  three  feet  outside  to 
be  maintained  by  the  company  ;  time  and  manner  of  run- 
ning cars  to  be  regulated  b}r  said  board. 

§  7.  Capital  stock  not  to  exceed  $300,000. 

§  8.  Act  to  take  effect  upon  acceptance  by  said  board. 

[1870,  ch.  253 ;  12  S.  L.  998.    Revives  the  act,  and  extends  time  for  organization 

two  years. 
1872,  ch.  183 ;  Acts  and  Res.  133.    Time  for  organization  extended  to  May  1, 
1874,  and  for  location  and  construction  six  months  beyond  said  date.] 

1869— (June  23).  Ch.  461 ;  12  S.  L.  850,  §  5.  Boston  and  Albany 
R.  R.  Co.  may  purchase  or  lease,  connect  with,  enter 
on,  subscribe  for  and  hold  the  whole  or  any  part  of 
the  railroad,  property,  franchises,  or  capital  stock  of,  or 
loan  money  to,  or  make  contracts  with. 

1870— (May  16).  Ch.  253  ;  12  S.  L.  998.  Charter  granted  by  1868, 
ch.  175  ;  12  S.  L.  471,  revived,  with  power  to  organize 
within  two  jrears. 

1872 — (April  9).  Ch.  183;  Acts  and  Res.  133.  Time  for  organiza- 
tion extended  to  Mayl,  1874,  and  for  location  and  con- 
struction six  months  beyond  said  date. 


MYSTIC    RIVER    RAILROAD. 

1853— (May  25).     Ch.  415  ;  9  S.  L.  771.     Original  charter. 

§  1 .  Grants  corporate  powers. 

§  2.  Location  from  Boston  and  Maine  R.  R.,  in  Somerville,  to 
the  end  of  a  structure  authorized  to  be  built  by  the  Mys- 
tic River  corporation.  [1855,  ch.  430  ;  10  S.  L.  454  ; 
repeals  part  of  location.] 

§  3.  Crossing  of  Tuft's  mill  pond  and  certain  land  or  flats  on 
piles,  with  a  provision  as  to  draws,  width,  use  and 
number. 

§  4.  Limited  as  to  width  of  land  to  be  taken  between  certain 
points. 

§  5.  Capital  stock  not  to  exceed  $200,000.  [1859,  ch.  5  ;  10 
S.  L.  842  ;  amount  reduced  to  $100,000.] 


446  Mystic  River  Railroad. 

§  6.  Location  to  be  within  two  years,  and  construction  within 
three  years.  [1855,  ch.  430 ;  10  S.  L.  454 ;  time  ex- 
tended two  years.] 

[Time  extended. 

1857,  ch.  89 ;  10  S.  L.  665.    Two  years. 
1859,  ch.     5 ;  10  S.  L.  842. 
1861,  ch.     2;  11  S.  L.  124. 

1863,  ch.  14;  11  S.  L.  338. 

1864,  ch.  54;  11  S.  L.  490.    For  organization,  two  years. 

1865,  ch.  56;  11  S.  L.  630.    For  location  to  May  1,  1868,  and  for  construction 

to  May  1,  1869. 
1868,  ch.    21 ;  12  S.  L.  393.    For  location  to  May  1,  1870,  and  for  construction 

to  May  1,  1871. 
1870,  ch.  101 ;  12  S.  L.  920.    For  location  to  May  1,  1871,  and  for  construction 

to  May  1,  1873.] 

§  7.  Conditions  as  to  subscription  and  paj-ment  precedent  to 
act  taking  effect. 

§  8.  May  connect  with,  and  enter  on,  tracks  of  the  Boston  and 
Maine  R.  R.,  in  Somerville,  with  reciprocal  right  in 
said  B.  &  M.  R.  R.  Cor. ;  and  required  to  raise  track  to 
conform  to  that  of  the  Eastern  R.  R.  near  point  of 
junction. 

1854— (Feb.  24).  Ch.  31  ;  10  S.  L.  12,  §  1.  May  locate  and  con- 
struct the  railroad  from  the  Boston  and  Maine  R.  R. 
between  the  crossings  of  said  B.  &  M.  R.  R.  by  the 
Eastern  R.  R.  south  of  Cambridge  street  and  Prison 
Point  bridge,  to  land  or  flats  of  Gerrish  and  others, 
with  restrictions  as  to  location  of  engine  house,  rate  of 
speed,  and  conditions  of  grant  being  same  as  in  §  2 
of  1853,  ch.  415;  9  S.L.  771. 
§  2.  Location  under  this  act  to  be  within  two  years,  and  con- 
struction within  three  years.  [1855,  ch.  430  ;  10  S.  L. 
454,  extends  time  two  years.] 

1855— (May  21).  Ch.  430  ;  10  S.  L.  454.  Time  for  location  and 
construction  under  1853,  ch.  415  ;  9  S.  L.  771,  and  1854, 
ch.  31 ;  10  S.  L.  12,  extended  two  years,  repealing  part 
of  location  under  the  first  act,  and  so  much  of  both  acts 
as  refers  to  1852,  ch.  105  ;  9  S.  L.  472. 

1857— (April  24).  Ch.  89  ;  10  S.  L.  665.  Time  for  location  and 
construction  extended  two  years. 

1859— (Jan.  31).  Ch.  5 ;  10  S.  L.  842,  §  1.  Capital  stock  not  to 
exceed  $100,000,  of  which  $80,000  shall  be  subscribed 
and  twenty  per  cent,  paid  in  before  location. 


Mystic  River  Railroad.  447 

» 

§  2.  Time  for  location  and  construction  extended  two  years. 
§  3.  Inconsistent  provisions  repealed. 

1861— (Jan.  23).     Ch.  2  ;  11  S.  L.  124.     Time  for  location  and  con- 
struction extended  two  years. 
• 
1863— (Feb.  7).     Ch.  14  ;  11  S.  L.  338.     Time  for  location  and  con- 
struction extended  two  years. 
§  2.  May  connect  its  tracks  with,  and  enter  on,  in  Charlestown 
or  Somerville,  the  Eastern,  the  Boston  and  Lowell,  the 
East  Boston  Freight,  and  the  Grand  Junction  railroads 
by  consent,  with  reciprocal  right  in  those  companies.    • 
§  3.  No  additional  power  to  cross  tracks  of  other  companies 
at  grade  without  consent. 

1864— (Feb.  29).  Ch.  54  ;  11  S.  L.  490,  §  1.  Revives  1853,  ch.  415  ; 
9  S.  L.  771,  which  incorporated  the  railroad,  and  acts  in 
amendment  thereof,  and  extends  time  for  organization 
two  years. 

§  2.  May  connect  with,  and  enter  on,  the  Grand  Junction  R.  R. 
between  points  in  Charlestown  and  Brookline,  and  Union 
R.  R.,  with  reciprocal  rights  in  those  companies  ;  saving 
rights  of  Fitchburg  R.  R.  Co.  [1866,  ch.  278,  §  8  ;  12 
S.  L.  143  ;  rights  under  the  act  confirmed.] 

§  3.  May  cross  the  Boston  and  Maine  R.  R.  and  Eastern  R.  R. 
at  grade,  on  certain  conditions  ;  provision  as  to  trains 
approaching  the  crossing. 

1865— (March  2).  Ch.  56  ;  11  S.  L.  630.  Time  for  location  ex- 
tended to  May  1,  1868,  and  for  construction  to  May  1, 
1869,  with  a  proviso  that  the  road  shall  be  built  upon 
piles  upon  the  flats  of  the  Mystic  River  Cor.,  before 
they  are  complete^  filled. 

1866— (May  28).  Ch.  278;  12  S.  L.  143,  §  8.  Rights  of,  under 
1864,  ch.  54,  §  2  ;  11  S.  L.  490,  not  to  be  impaired  by 
the  act.  » 

1868— (Feb.  17).  Ch.  21 ;  12  S.  L.  393.  Time  for  location  extended 
to  May  1,  1870,  and  for  construction  to  May  1,  1871. 

1869— (June  23).  Ch.  459, ;  12  S.  L.  844,  §  9.  Great  Northern  R, 
R.  Co.  may  purchase,  lease  or  enter  on  and  use. 


448  Ckarlestown  Freight  Railroad  Company. 

1869— (June  23).     Ch.  461  ;  12  S.  L.  850,  §  5.     Boston  and  Albany 
R.  R.  Co.  may  purchase  or  lease,  connect  with,  enter  on 
and  use,  subscribe  for  the  whole  or  any  part  of  the  rail- 
road, property,  franchises,  or  capital  stock  of,  or  loan 
money  to,  or  make  contract  with. 
• 
1870— (Feb.  7).     Ch.  9  ;  12   S.  L.  873,  §  1.     Boston  and  Lowell  R, 
R.  Cor.  may  construct  a  branch  running  to. 
§  3.  B.  &  L.  R.  R.  Cor.  may  connect  with,  enter  on,  and  lease 

or  purchase. 
§  4.  B.  &  L.  R.  R.  Cor.  may  purchase  lands  on  the  line  of. 

(March  19).  Ch.  101 ;  12  S.  L.  920.  Time  for  location  ex- 
tended to  May  1,  1871,  and  for  construction  to  May  1, 
1873. 


CHAELESTOWlir   FREIGHT   RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1861— (Jan.  31).     Ch.  15  ;  11  S.  L.  129.     Original  charter. 

§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers,  with  a  location  from  Boston  and 

Chelsea  R.  R.,  in  Charlestown,  opposite  Medford  street, 

over  streets  to  Boston  and  Maine  R.  R. ;  location  to  be 

fixed  by  mayor  and  aldermen,  with  notice  to  abutters. 

§  2.  May,  with  consent,  enter  on  Boston  and  Chelsea  R.  R., 

Middlesex  R.  R.  and  Boston  and  Maine  R.  R. 
§  3.  Construction   and   maintenance   and   grade   to   be   under 

direction  of  mayor  and  aldermen. 
§  4.  Repair  and  obstruction  of  streets,  liability  for  injuries  by 

servants,  and  indemnity  of  city  against  damages. 
§  5.  Motive  power  to  be  horse-power  only ;  speed  and  mode  of 

use  to  be  regulated  by  mayor  and  aldermen. 
§  6.  Wilful  obstructions  of  its  cars. 
§  7.  Wilful  obstructions  of  streets  by. 
§  8.  Capital  stock  not  to  exceed  $15,000. 
§  9.  May  hold  real  estate. 
§  10.  Streets  liable  to  be  taken  up  by  the  city. 
§  11.  Annual  returns  to  the  legislature. 

§  12.  Act  to  be  accepted  by  the  mayor  and  aldermen  and  the 
corporation,  ten  per  cent,  of  capital  stock  to  be  paid  in, 
and  location  to  be  filed  before  Nov.  1,  1863. 
§  13.  Subject  to  discontinuance  by  mayor  and  aldermen. 


Weymouth  Branch  Freight  Railroad  Company,        449 


WEYMOUTH    BRANCH    FREIGHT    RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1870— (March  4).     Ch.  48  ;  12  S.  L.  895.     Original  charter. 

§  1 .  Grants  corporate  powers. 

§  2.  Location  in  Weymouth,  from  South  Shore  R.  R.  to  prem- 
ises of  We3*mouth  Iron  Co.,  with  right  to  enter  on  said 
S.  S.  R.  R.  and  to  contract  with  S.  S.  R.  R.  Co.  and  the 
Old  Colony  and  Newport  R.  Co.  to  maintain  and 
operate  said  road. 

§  3.  May  sell,  assign  or  lease  its  railroad,  franchise  and  prop- 
erty to  the  S.  S.  R.  R.  Co.,  or  the  O.  C.  &  N.  R.  Co. 

§  4.  Weymouth  Iron  Co.,  the  S.  S.  R.  R.  Co.  and  the  O.  C.  & 
N.  R.  Co.  may  subscribe  for  stock  of. 

§  5.  Capital  stock  not  to  exceed  $50,000. 

§  6.  Location  to  be  within  two  years,  and  construction  within 
three  years. 


GRANITE    RAILWAY    COMPANY. 

Location  in  Quincy  and  Milton,  see  ante,  30-32. 


STONE    QUARRY    RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

Location  in  Westford,  see  ante,  275. 
57 


450  Miscellaneous  Railroads  and  Tracks. 


MISCELLANEOUS  KAILKOADS  AND  RAILROAD  TRACKS. 


NORTH    AMERICAN    STEAM    COACH    COMPANY. 

1833— (March  14).     Ch.  96  ;  7  S.  L.  331.     Original  charter. 

§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers  for  using  carriages  propelled  by 
steam,  on  common  or  other  roads.. 

§  2.  May  hold  real  estate  not  exceeding  $50,000,  and  personal 
estate  not  exceeding  $50,000. 

§  3.  Name  of  company  to  be  affixed  on  its  carriages.* 

§  4.  Real  estate  of  company  to  be  in  Suffolk  and  Essex  counties. 

§  5.  Restrictions  on  company  as  to  construction  and  use  of 
roads. 

§  6.  Organization  and  putting  in  use  of  steam  coaches  to  be 
within  two  years. 

§  7.  Henry  A.  Breed  to  call  the  first  meeting  in  manner  pre- 
scribed. 


PNEUMATIC    DISPATCH    COMPANY    OP    MASSACHUSETTS. 

1867— (June  1).     Ch.  329  ;  12  S.  L.  345.     Original  charter. 

§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers,  with  location  in  Suffolk,  Norfolk, 
Middlesex  and  Essex  counties,  and  with  power  to  locate 
and  construct  pneumatic  tubes,  with  cars  or  trucks  to 
run  thereon,  for  conve}'ing  letters,  parcels,  mails,  mer- 
chandise and  property. 

§  2.  Capital  stock  to  be  $500,000,  with  provision  for  increase 
thereof. 

1868— (May  14).     Ch.  208  ;  12  S.  L.  489.     May  convey  passengers. 


Miscellaneous  Railroads  and  Tracks.  451 


WORCESTER    RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1829— (June  12).    Ch.  26  ;  6  S.  L.  817.     Original  charter. 

§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers,  with  location  from  coal  mines, 
in  Worcester,  to  Quinsigamond  pond,  and  also  to  the 
Blackstone  canal. 
§  2.  Ma}r  hold  real  and  personal  estate,  not  exceeding  $50,000. 
§§  3,  4.  Filing  of  location  and  land  damages. 
§§  5,  6.  Crossing  of  public  and  private  ways ;  rates  of  toll. 
§  7.  Malicious  injuries  to  railroad  and  property. 
§  8.  Construction  to  be  within  three  years,  and  act  subject  to 
amendment  or  repeal. 


•WORCESTER    BRANCH    RAILROAD    COMPANY,    No.    1. 

1838— (April  25).     Ch.  195  ;  8  S.  L.  80.     Original  charter. 

§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers.     [1841,  ch.  100;  8  S.  L.  221.] 
§  2.  Location  in  Worcester  from  Lincoln  square  to  Boston  and 

Worcester  R.  R.,  on  certain  streets. 
§  3.  Capital  stock  not  to  exceed  $50,000. 
§  4.  Restrictions  as  to  taking  land,  entry  on  other  railroads, 

and  motive  power. 
§  5.  Organization  and  location  to  be  within  two  years,  and 

construction  within  three  years. 

See  Worcester  Branch  R.  R.  Co.,  No.  2. 


WORCESTER   BRANCH   RAILROAD    COMPANY,   NO.    2. 

1841— (March  17).     Ch.  100  ;  8  S.  L.  221.     Original  charter. 

§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers. 

§  2.  Location  in  Worcester  from  Lincoln  square  to  Boston  and 
Worcester  R.  R.,  across  certain  streets. 

§  3.  Capital  stock  not  to  exceed  §50,000  ;  may  hold  real  estate. 

§  4.  Organization  and  location  to  be  with,in  two  years,  and  con- 
struction within  three  years.  [1844,  ch.  8  ;  8  S.  L.  314  ; 
time  for  construction  extended  one  year.] 

§  5.  Rate  of  speed. 

1844— (Feb.  5).     Ch.  8;  8  S.  L.  314.    Time  for  construction  ex- 
tended one  year. 


452  Miscellaneous  Railroads  and  Tracks. 

1845— (March  5).     Ch.  102  ;  8  S.  L.  440,  §  5.     Worcester  and  Nashua 
R.  R.  Co.  ma}-  enter  on. 
§  14.  W.  &  N.  R.  R.  Co.  may  purchase  or  hire  said  railroad. 

1846— (April  16).  Ch.  247;  8  S.  L.  656,  §§  5,  6.  Fitchburg  and 
Worcester  R.  R.  Co.  may  purchase  or  hire  or  enter  on 
said  railroad,  or  the  two  companies  may  form  a  corpo- 
rate union. 

See  Worcester  Branch  R.  R.  Co.,  No.  1. 
Fitchburg  and  Worcester  R.  R.  Co. 


BATT.BOAD    TRACKS   IN   BOSTON. 

1847— (April  23).    .Ch.  250 ;  8  S.  L.  811,  §  1.     City  may  locate  and 

construct  a  branch  railroad  from  Boston  and  Providence 

R.  R.,  near  Baldwin's  mills,  to  sea-wall  in  South  Bay. 

[1848,  ch.  37;  8  S.  L.  867.] 

§  2.  Not  to  be  used  for  conveying  passengers  ;  rate  of  speed  ; 

location  to  be  with  consent  of  land-owners. 
§  3.  Certain  branch  tracks  authorized. 

1848— (March  3).  Ch.  37  ;  8  S.  L.  867,  §  4.  Repeals  1847,  ch.  250  ; 
8  S.  L.  811,  upon  acceptance  by  the  city  of  a  charter  to 
construct  a  temporar}-  railroad. 


1848— (March  3).  Ch.  37 ;  8  S.  L.  867,  §  1.  City  may  locate  and 
construct  a  temporary  railroad  from  Old  Colony  R.  R. 
to  city  flats,  by  bridge  over  South  Bay,  with  power  to 
locate  branch  tracks. 

§  2.  Ma}*  connect  with  said  O.  C.  R.  R. ;  tracks  to  be  removed 
within  five  years  from  Feb.  1,  1848,  and  piles  not  taken 
up  to  be  cut  off. 

§  3.  Construction  of  bridge  over  South  Bay. 

§  4.  Upon  acceptance  of  this  act,  the  act  of  1847,  ch.  250 ;  8 
S.  L.  811,  authorizing  location  from  Boston  and  Provi- 
dence R.  R.  to  sea-wall  in  South  Bay,  to  be  null  and 
void. 


Miscellaneous  Railroads  and  Tracks.  453 

1853— (May  16) .     Ch.  342  ;  9  S.  L.  734.     Continuance  of  railroad  for 
three  years,  from  Feb.  1,  1853,  with  an  exception. 
§  2.  Act  to  take  effect  on  acceptance  by  the  city  council. 

1855— (Feb.  16).     Ch.  20;  10  S.  L.  282.     Continuance  of  railroad 
for  two  3'ears,  from  Feb.  1,  1856. 
§  2.  Act  to  take  effect  on  acceptance  by  the  city  council. 


1867— (June  1).  Ch.  353;  12  S.  L.  365.  City  may  lay  railway 
tracks  through  its  streets  for  transporting  earth  and 
material  to  fill  up  the  Church  street  district. 


1869— (March  6).  Ch.  56;  12  S.  L.  612.  City  may  lay  railway 
tracks  through  its  streets  for  transporting  earth  and 
other  material  from  the  Fort  Hill  territory,  on  certain 
conditions,  using  the  Marginal  Freight  R.,  with  a  re- 
striction. 


1869— (June  22).  Ch.  447  ;  12  S.  L.  838,  §  4.  City  may  construct 
and  maintain  railway  tracks  from  any  railroad  near 
Albany  street  for  construction  of  said  street,  and  ex- 
tend the  same. 


1873— (June  5).  Ch.  340;  Acts  and  Res.  865,  §  8.  City  may  lay 
tracks  on  streets  for  transporting  earth  and  other  mate- 
rial, for  raising  the  grade  of  certain  lauds  to  preserve 
the  public  health. 


1855 — (May  15).  Resolve,  ch.  60;  Acts  and  Res.  964.  Commis- 
sioners on  Boston  harbor  and  Back  Bay  may,  for  filling 
land  and  flats,  lay  or  authorize  railway  tracks  in  said 
city  ;  and  contract  with  railroad  corporations  for  change 
of  their  locations  in  the  Back  Bay. 


454  Miscellaneous  Railroads  and  Tracks. 


RAILROAD    TRACKS    IN    BOSTON. 

1853— (April  28).  Ch.  255  ;  9  S.  L.  701,  §  12.  Bay  State  Iron  Co. 
may  extend  its  railroad  tracks  to  its  premises,  in  South 
Boston,  across  the  avenue  of  the  Mount  Washington 
Avenue  Gor. 


1853— (April  28).  Ch.  255;  9  S.  L.  701,  §  9.  Mount  Washington 
Avenue  Cor.  may,  with  consent  of  mayor  and  aldermen 
of  Boston,  maintain  a  double  railroad  track  through  the 
avenue  to  Sea  street  and  the  Boston  and  Worcester  R.  R. 


1866— (April  23).  Ch.  180  ;  12  S.  L.  86,  §  3.  Union  Land  Co.  may 
construct  and  use  railways  in  Roxbury  and  Boston  for 
transporting  earth  and  gravel  to  fill  low  lands,  with  con- 
sent of  said  cities. 


1862— (April  9).  Ch.  117;  11  S.  L.  292.  East  Boston  Wharf  Co. 
may  connect  its  wharves  and  docks  by  railroad  with  the 
Eastern  R.  R.,  with  consent  of  the  owners  thereof  and 
approval  of  mayor  and  aldermen  of  Boston. 


1869— (March  20).  Ch.  105  ;  12  S.  L.  644.  N.  M.  Jewett  may  con- 
struct and  maintain  railway  tracks  for  freight  cars  from 
Bremen  street,  at  the  Eastern  R.  R.,  to  the  Glendon 
Rolling  Mill  wharf,  with  right  to  unite  with  the  E.  R. 
R.  and  East  Boston  Freight  R.  R.,  and  provisions  con- 
cerning motive  power  and  repair  of  streets. 


RAILROAD    TRACKS    IN    CHELSEA    AND    MALDEN. 

1852-^(May  14).     Ch.  228  ;  9  S.  L.  530.     Original  charter. 

§  1.  Grants  corporate  powers  to  the  Mechanics'  and  Engineers' 
Experimental  R.  R.  Co.,  for  the  purpose  of  making  ex- 
periments and  improvements  in  railways  and  their  appli- 
ances, with  the  right  to  lay  railroad  tracks. 


Miscellaneous  Bailroads  and  Tracks.  455 


RAILROAD    TRACKS   IN   QUINCY. 

1869— (March  26).  Ch.  115;  12  S.  L.  647.  C.  R.  Mitchell  may 
construct  and  maintain  a  railroad  from  his  quarry  to  his 
wharf  on  Hayward's  creek,  on  certain  conditions. 


1869— (April  24).  Ch.  199  ;  12  S.  L.  693.  L.  Rideout  may  con- 
struct and  maintain  a  railroad  from  his  quarry  on  Town 
Hill,  to  the  siding  track  of  the  Old  Colony  and  Newport 
R.,  at  Quincy  Adams  station,  with  provisions  as  to 
consent  of  land-owners  and  approval  of  selectmen,  union 
of  tracks  with  the  O.  C.  &  N.  R.,  and  use  thereof  by 
the  0.  C.  &  N.  R.  Co.,  and  crossing  of  highways. 


RAILROAD    TRACKS   IN   FALL   RIVER. 

1852— (March  27).  Ch.  67  ;  9  S.  L.  441.  N.  Slade  and  others  may 
lay  railroad  tracks  from  Fall  River  wharf  to  Fall  River 
R.  R. 


1854— (April  29).  Ch.  441 ;  10  S.  L.  240.  C.  W.  Morgan  may  con- 
struct and  maintain  a  railroad  track  from  Morgan's 
wharf  to  Fall  River  R.  R.,  and  connect  therewith. 


RAILROAD  TRACKS  IN  FAIRHAVEN. 

1864— (April  2).  Ch.  129;  11  S.  L.  524.  Boston  and  Fairhaven 
Iron  Works  may  construct  and  maintain  railroad  tracks 
from  its  foundry  to  Fairhaven  R.  R.,  near  works  of 
Empire  Rock  Oil  Co. 


RAILROAD   TRACKS   IN    ABINOTON. 

1864— (April  13).  Ch.  153  ;  11  S.  L.  535.  W.  H.  Dunbar  may  con- 
struct and  maintain  a  railroad  track  from  his  factory,  to 
connect  with  the  Old  Colony  and  Newport  R.,  near  its 
station  at  South  Abington. 


456         ,       Miscellaneous  Railroads  and  Tracks. 


R  ATT  .ROAD    TRACKS    IN    AB1NGTON. 

1865— (April  4).  Ch.  130  ;  11  S.  L.  661.  A.  S.  &  A.  N.  Reed  may 
construct  and  maintain  an  extension  of  their  railway 
turn-out  to  their  store. 


RAILROAD    TRACKS    IN    HANOVER. 

1868— (April  16).  Ch.  127 ;  12  S.  L.  451.  George  Curtis  may  con- 
struct and  maintain  a  side-track,  to  connect  his  iron 
works  with  the  Hanover  Branch  R.  R. 


RAILROAD    TRACKS    IN    PROVLNCETOWN. 

1853— (April  23).  Ch.  177  ;  9  S.  L.  658.  T.  P.  Johnson  may  con- 
struct and  maintain  a  railroad  track  across  a  public 
street. 


1855— (April  28).  Ch.  250 ;  10  S.  L.  362.  J.  &  B.  Lewis  author- 
ized to  construct  and  maintain  a  track  across  a  public 
street. 


RAILROAD    TRACKS    IN    MANSFIELD. 

1852— (March  26).  Ch.  42  ;  9  S.  L.  432,  §  1.  Location  of  the  rail- 
road of  the  Mansfield  Coal  and  Mining  Co.,  from  the  pit 
of  said  company  to  Boston  and  Providence  R.  R.,  in 
Mansfield. 

§  2.  May  use  capital  stock  in  construction  and  equipment. 

§  3.  May  contract  with  B.  &  P.  R.  R.  Co.  for  motive  power, 
operating  and  transportation. 

§  4.  Location  to  be  within  three  years. 


RAILROAD    TRACKS    IN    GLOUCESTER    AND    ROCKPORT. 

1867— (April  26).  Ch.  183  ;  12  S.  L.  261.  Cape  Ann  Granite  Co. 
may  construct  and  maintain  railwaj-  tracks,  in  Gloucester 
and  Rockport,  for  transporting  merchandise  from  its 
quarries  to  wharves. 


Miscellaneous  Railroads  and  Tracks.  457 


RAILROAD    TRACKS    IN    GLOUCESTER    AND    ROCKPORT. 

1870— (June  13).  Ch.  356  ;  12  S.  L.  1045.  A.  Day  and  N.  Webster 
may  construct  and  operate  a  railroad  from  Beaver  Dam 
farm,  adjoining  Rockport  R.  R.,  to  western  shore  of 
Cape  pond,  with  restrictions  and  conditions. 


RAILROAD    TRACKS    IN    NEWBURYPORT. 

1868— (May  26).  Ch.  261 ;  12  S.  L.  521.  D.  &  R.  A.  Smith  may 
build  a  branch  track  connecting  with  the  Eastern  R.  R., 
on  certain  conditions. 


RAILROAD    TRACKS    IN    GROTON. 

1853— (April  27).  Ch.  189;  9  S.  L.  664,  §§  1-6.  H.  Lyon  and 
others  may  lay  a  track  from  Fitchburg  R.  R.,  crossing 
Stony  Brook  R.  R.,  to  Sandy  pond,  with  restrictions  and 
conditions. 


RAILROAD    TRACKS    IN    LOWELL. 

1867— (April  1).  Ch.  115  ;  12  S.  L.  223.  Pentucket  Navigation  Co. 
may  make  railway  portages  and  connections,  in  Lowell, 
for  improving  the  navigation  of  the  Merrimac  River, 
with  restrictions  and  conditions  as  to  use  of  streets. 


RAILROAD    TRACKS    IN    ■WORCESTER. 

1850— (March  12).  Resolve,  ch.  28 ;  Acts  and  Res.  497,  W.  A. 
Wheeler  may  lay  railroad  tracks  from  the  tracks  of  the 
Worcester  and  Nashua  R.  R.  Co.,  with  its  consent. 


RAILROAD    TRACKS    IN    MARLBOROUGH. 

1852— (May  7).     Ch.  194;  9  S.  L.  516.     J.  Wood  may  lay  a  track 
across  the  highway,  in  Feltonville,  to  the  branch  of  the 
Fitchburg  R.  R. 
58 


458  Miscellaneous  Railroads  and  Tracks. 


RAILROAD    TRACKS    IN    MONSON. 

1866— (April  23).  Ch.  179  ;  12  S.  L.  85.  Monson  Granite  Co.  may 
construct  and  maintain  a  railway,  in  Monson,  from  its 
quarry  to  the  track  of  the  Western  R.  R.  Cor. 


RAILROAD    TRACKS    BETWEEN   HOLYOKE   AND    SOUTH   HADLEY. 

1866— (Feb.  15).  Ch.  29  ;  12  S.  L.  12.  Holyoke  and  South  Hadley 
Falls  Bridge  Co.  may  construct  and  maintain  a  track 
over  the  bridge  between  said  towns,  authorized  by  1865, 
ch.  168;  11  S.  L.  679. 


MARINE    RAILWAYS    IN    BOSTON". 

1826— (Feb.  15).     Ch.  68 ;  6  S.  L.  377.     Grants  corporate  powers 
to  the  Boston  Marine  R.  Co.  for  a  marine  railway. 

1850— (March  14).     Ch.  74 ;  9  S.  L.  150.    May  extend  wharf  on 
Commercial  street  into  the  harbor  channel. 


1834— (March  27).  Ch.  128  ;  7  S.  L.  469.  Grants  corporate  powers 
to  the  Merchants  R.  Co.  for  a  marine  railway  in  East 
Boston. 

1835— (March  30).  Ch.  88  ;  7  S.  L.  526.  May  construct  hydraulic 
docks. 


1854— (April  7).    Ch.  234  ;  10  S.  L.  119.  East  Boston  Dry  Dock  Co. 
may  construct  a  marine  railway  at  East  Boston. 


MARINE   RAILWAY  IN   CHARLESTOWN. 

1855— (May  7).     Ch.  306;  10  S.  L.  384.     Charlestown  Dock  Co. 
may  maintain  a  marine  railway. 


Miscellaneous  'Railroads  and  Tracks,  459 


MARINE    RAILWAYS    IN    SALEM. 

1824 — (Feb.  9).    Ch.  88  ;  6  S.  L.  153.     Grants  corporate  powers  to 
the  Salem  Marine  Co.  for  a  marine  railway. 


1826— (Feb.  15).    Ch.  66  ;  6  S.  L.  374.    Grants  corporate  powers  to 
the  Essex  Marine  R.  Co.  for  a  marine  railway. 


1869— (May  10).  Ch.  263 ;  12  S.  L.  739.  C.  C.  Pettingill  and 
others  may  build  a  wharf  and  marine  railway  on  their 
land. 


MARINE    RAILWAYS    IN    BEVERLY. 

1853— (March  9).    Ch.  37 ;  9  S.  L.  583.     Grants  corporate  powers 
for  a  marine  railway. 


1860— (March  31).    Ch.  144  ;  11  S.  L.  85.    Grants  corporate  powers 
for  the  Mechanics'  Marine  Railway  in  Beverly  harbor. 


MARINE   RAILWAYS   IN   GLOUCESTER. 

1851— (March  31).    Ch.  28 ;  9  S.  L.  271.    P.  Burnham  and  others 
may  construct  such  a  railway. 

1853— (April  30).    Ch.  267 ;  9  S.  L.  706.     Construction  of  piers,  with 
restrictions. 

1856— (March  21).     Ch.  59  ;  10  S.  L.  508.    Extension  of  railway. 


1859— (March  19).     Ch.  Ill ;  10  S.  U  877.    D.  O.  Parkhurst  and  J. 
'  H.  Gale  may  build  and  maintain  the  same. 


1860— (March  26).  Ch.  99  ;  11  S.  L.  58.  A.  W.  Dodd  and  others 
may  build  and  maintain  the  same.  [1857,  ch.  33  j  10 
S.  L.  646.] 


460  Miscellaneous  Railroads  and  Tracks. 


MARINE    RAILWAY    IN    QUINCY. 

1860— (April  4).     Ch.  173;  11  S.  L.  93.     Grants  corporate  powers 
for  a  marine  railway  at  Quincy  Point,  in  Quincy. 


MARINE    RAILWAY    IN    SALISBURY. 

1869— (April  22).  Ch.  184;  12  S.  L.  686.  Merrimac  R.  Co.  may 
construct  a  marine  railway  on  the  shore  of  Ring's  island, 
into  the  waters  of  Merrimac  River,  on  certain  condi- 
tions. 


MARINE    RAILWAY    IN    ROCHESTER. 

1833— (March  28).  Ch.  212  ;  7  S.  L.  402.  Grants  corporate  powers 
to  the  Mattapoisett  "Wharf  Co.  for  a  marine  railway  in 
that  part  of  Rochester  known  as  Mattapoisett. 


MARINE    RAILWAY    IN    PLYMOUTH. 

1864— (April  30).     Ch.  185;    11  S.  L.  550.     Grants  corporate  pow- 
ers for  a  marine  railway. 


MARINE    RAILWAYS    IN    NEW    BEDFORD. 

1832— (Feb.  20).     Ch.  45 ;  7  S.  L.  184.     Grants  corporate  powers 
to  the  New  Bedford  Marine  Railway  and  Wharf  Co. 

1844— (March  16).     Ch.  149  ;  8  S.  L.  389.     Grants  power  to  plant, 
propagate  and  dig  oysters. 


1851— (May  7).     Ch.  120;  9  S.  L.  304.    A.  H.  Howland  may  con- 
struct the  same. 


MARINE    RAILWAY    IN    PAIRHAVEN. 

1853— (March  29).     Ch.  112  ;  9  S.  L.  628.     Grants  corporate  powers 
for  a  marine  railway. 


Miscellaneous  Railroads  and  Tracks.  461 


MARINE    RAILWAYS    IN    EDGARTOWN. 

1835— (March  19).     Ch.  59  ;  7  S.  L.  513.    John  O.  Morse  may  con- 
struct the  same. 


1842— (March  3).    Ch  47 ;  8  S.  L.  252.     E.  G.  Pease  and  A.  Weeks 
may  construct  the  same. 


1851— (April  14).     Ch.  51 ;  9  S.  L.  277.    J.  Mayhew  may  construct 
the  same. 


1855— (April   18).     Ch.  203;  10  S.  L.  347.     I.  Darrow  may  con- 
struct the  same. 


MARINE    RAILWAYS    IN    HOLMES'    HOLE. 

1836— (March  23).     Ch.  44 ;  7  S.  L.  595.    John  Holmes  may  con- 
struct the  same. 


1842—  (March  3).    Ch.  65  ;  8  S.  L.  256.    L.  M.  Yale  and  others  may 
construct  the  same. 

1855— (April  6).    Ch.  145  ;  10  S.  L.  327.     Extension  authorized. 


1854— (March  24).    Ch.  128  ;  10  S.  L.'58.     Charles  Smith  may  build 
and  maintain  the  same. 


MARINE    RAILWAY    IN    RARNSTABLE. 

1850— (Feb.  12).    Ch.  16  ;  9  S.  L.  128.    Authorizes  the  same. 


462  Miscellaneous  Railroads  and  Tracks. 


MARINE    BAIL  WATS    IN    CHATHAM. 

1851— (March  22).    Ch.  19  ;  9  S.  L.  268.    Grants  corporate  powers 
for  the  same. 


1865— (March  15).  Ch.  77 ;  11  S.  L.  636.  J.  H.  Tripp  and  others 
may  construct  and  maintain  a  marine  railway  at  Stage 
harbor. 


MARINE    RAILWAY    IN    WELLFLEET. 

1860— (March  26).     Ch.  97  ;  11  S.  L.  57.     C.  H.  Edwards  may  con- 
struct the  same. 


MARINE    R ATT, WAYS    IN    PROVTNCETOWN. 

1848— (April  24).    Ch.  183  ;  8  S.  L.  930.    Grants  corporate  powers 
for  the  same. 


1852— (March  27).     Ch.  58  ;  9  S.  L.  438.     Grants  corporate  powers 
for  the  Union  Marine  Railway. 


1864— (May  14).    Ch.  285  ;  11  S.  L.  598.     Grants  corporate  powers 
for  the  Eastern  Marine  Railway. 

1869— (April  27).   Ch.  213  ;  12  S.  L.  698.    Increase  of  capital  stock. 


Street  Railroad  Companies.  463 


STREET    KAILKOAD    COMPANIES. 


METROPOLITAN   RAILROAD   COMPANY. 

1853— (May  21).    Ch.  353  ;  9  S.  L.  738.     Original  charter. 
Location  in  Roxbury  and  Boston. 

1854— (March  16).  Ch.  94  ;  10  S.  L.  42.  Amends  1853,  ch.  353  ;  9 
S.  L.  738,  in  several  particulars  as  to  discontinuance  of 
tracks,  rates  of  fare,  notice  to  abutters,  sale  of  railroad 
to  cities  of  Boston  or  Roxbury,  and  acceptance  of  act 
by  said  cities. 

1855— (April  14).  Ch.  193 ;  10  S.  L.  344.  Extension  of  time  for 
paying  in  ten  per  cent,  of  capital  stock. 

1856— (May  28).  Ch.  201 ;  10  S.  L.  561,  §  1.  Connection  with,  and 
use  by,  the  West  Roxbury  R.  R.  Co. 

1857— (May  26).  Ch.  230  ;  10  S.  L.  737.  Connection  with  the  West 
Roxbury  R.  R. 

(May  30).     Ch.  256;    10  S.  L.  748,  §  1.     Connection  with 
Dorchester  and  Roxbury  R.  R. 

(May   30).     Ch.  304;  10  S.  L.  770,  §  1.     Connection  with 
Brookline  R.  R. 

1858— (March  5).  Ch.  38  ;  10  S.  L.  790,  §§  1,  9,  10.  Connection 
with  the  West  Roxbury  R.  R.,  and  authority  to  lease  or 
purchase  the  same. 

1859— (Feb.  3).  Ch.  9 ;  10  S.  L.  844.  Increase  of  capital  stock, 
and  power  to  repeal  this  act  and  the  original  charter. 

(Feb.  17).    Ch.  35;    10  S.   L.  851.    Lease  or  purchase  of 
Brookline  R.  R. 


464  Street  Railroad  Companies. 

1861— (April  3).  Ch.  135  ;  11  S.  L.  190.  Provisions  concerning  the 
M.  R.  R.  in  act  incorporating  the  Dedham  and  West 
Roxbury  R.  R.  Co. 

(April  10).  Ch.  191 ;  11  S.  L.  224.  Connection  with,  and  use 
by,  the  Suffolk  R.  R.  Co. 

1862— (April  30).  Ch.  175  ;  11  S.  L.  311.  Provisions  concerning 
the  Metropolitan,  Suffolk  and  Broadway  R.  R.  compa- 
nies ;  extension  of  location,  and  right  to  use  the  tracks 
of  other  companies. 

1864— (March  3).  Ch.  75  ;  11  S.  L.  498.  Use  of  the  tracks  of,  by 
the  Boston  and  Chelsea  R.  R.  Co. 

(April  16).  Ch.  154;  11  S.  L.  536.  Connection  with  the 
Dedham  and  West  Roxbury  R.  R.,  and  use  by  each  com- 
pany of  the  tracks  of  the  other. 

1865— (April  4).  Ch.  129  ;  11  S.  L.  660.  Concerning  same  subject 
as  preceding  act. 

1868— (May  1).  Ch.  175  ;  12  S.  L.  471,  §  3.  South  Boston  Freight 
R.  Co.  may  enter  on. 

1869— (April  13).  Ch.  165  ;  12  S.  L.  671.  Extension  in  Boston  and 
Brookline,  and  purchase  of  Brookline  and  Back  Bay 
Street  R. 

1870— (April  28).  Ch.  210  ;  12  S.  L.  973.  Crossing  of  Boston  and 
Albany  R.  R.,  in  Brookline. 

1872— (April  17).  Ch.  212;  Acts  and  Res.  160.  Purchase  of  part 
of  the  road  by  the  Highland  Street  R.  Co.,  authorized. 

1873— (March  31).  Ch.  140  ;  Acts  and  Res.  561.  Relates  to  loca- 
tion of  tracks  of  street  railway  companies  in  Columbus 
avenue  in  Boston. 


BROOKLI1TE   RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1857— (May  30).     Ch.  304  ;  10  S.  L.  770.     Original  charter. 
Location  in  Brookline  and  Roxbury. 

1859— (Feb.  17).  Ch.  35  ;  10  S.  L.  851.  Amendment  of  charter  as 
to  par  value  of  shares,  and  authority  to  lease  or  sell  its 
franchise  and  property  to  the  Metropolitan  R.  R.  Co. 


Street  Railroad  Companies.  465 


BROOKLINE   AND   BACK   BAY    STREET   RAILWAY   COMPANY. 

1866— (May  15).     Ch.  240  ;  12  S.  L.  129.     Original  charter. 
Location  in  Boston,  Roxbury  and  Brookline. 

1868— (April  29).  Ch.  152  ;  12  S.  L.  463.  Extension  of  time,  and 
authority  to  transfer  franchise  of  part  of  road  to  another 
company,  or  to  contract  with  it  to  operate  said  B.  & 
B.  B.  St.  R. 

1869— (April  13).  Ch.  165;  12  S.  L.  671.  Contract  with,  and  con- 
veyance of  franchise  to,  the  Metropolitan  R.  R.  Co. 
confirmed. 

See  Metropolitan  R.  R.  Co. 


"WEST   ROXBURY   RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1856— (May  28).     Ch.  201 ;  10  S.  L.  561.     Original  charter. 

Location  in  West  Roxbury,  to  connect  with  Metropolitan 
R.  R.  at  Roxbury  line.  [Dedham  and  West  Roxbury 
R.  R.  Co.  v.  Metropolitan  R.  R.  Co.,  8  Allen  R.  279.] 

1857— (May  26).  Ch.  230;  10  S.  L.  737.  Extension  in  Roxbury 
and  Boston  ;  use  of  Metropolitan  R.  R. ;  miscellaneous 
provisions. 

(May  30).  Ch.  304;  10  S.  L.  770,  §  18.  Brookline  R.  R. 
Co.  may  contract  with,  as  to  construction  and  as  to 
running  cars  upon  part  of  track  of  the  W.  R.  R.  R. ;  and 
subscribe  to  stock  of;  connection  between  said  B.  R.  R. 
and  the  W.  R.  R.  R. 

1858— (March  5).  Ch.  38  ;  10  S.  L.  790.  Extension  in.  Roxbury  ; 
authority  to  lease  or  sell  franchise  to  Metropolitan  R.  R. 
Co. ;  previous  location  hi  part  discontinued ;  miscel- 
laneous provisions.  [Dedham  and  West  Roxbury  R.  R. 
Co.  v.  Metropolitan  R.  R.  Co.,  8  Allen  R.  279.] 

1861— (April  3).     Ch.  135  ;  11  S.  L.  190.     Provisions  of  the  charter 
of  the  Dedham  and  West  Roxbury  R.  R.  Co.  affecting 
the  W.  R.  R.  R.  Co.  as  to  connections  ;  location  upon 
failure  to  construct  within  a  given  time,  &c. 
59 


466  Street  Railroad  Companies. 


DEDHAM  AND    "WEST  EOXBUHY  RAILROAD  COMPANY. 

1861— (April  3).     Ch.  135  ;  11  S.  L.  190.     Original  charter. 

Location  in  Roxbury,  West  Roxbury  and  Dedham.  [Ded- 
ham and  West  Roxbury  R.  R.  Co.  v.  Metropolitan  R.  R. 
Co.,  8  Allen  R.  279.] 

1863— (Jan.  30).     Ch.  3  ;  11  S.  L.  334.    Time  extended. 

1864— (April  16).  Ch.  154;  11  S.  L.  536.  Use  of  Metropolitan 
R.  R.  in  Roxbury  and  Boston,  and  right  of  said 
M.  R.  R.  Co.  to  use  said  D.  &  W.  R.  R.  R. ;  also 
miscellaneous  provisions. 

1865— (April  4).  Ch.  129  ;  11  S.  L.  660.  Extension  in  West  Rox- 
bury, connecting  with  Metropolitan  R.  R. ;  right  of  said 
M.  R.  R.  Co.  to  use  said  tracks  ;  the  D.  &  W.  R.  R.  Co. 
may  contract  with  a  connecting  company  to  run  its 
road,  and  may  transfer  its  franchise  to  said  company. 

1866— (April  23).     Ch.  176  ;  12  S.  L.  84.     Time  extended. 

1868— (April  10).  Ch.  109  ;  12  S.  L.  440.  Name  changed  to  Boston 
and  West  Roxbury  R.  R.  Co. ;  change  of  its  western 
terminus  at  the  junction  of  Shawmut  avenue  with  South 
street. 

See  Boston  and  West  Roxbury  R.  R.  Co. 


BOSTON    AND    WEST    ROXBURY    RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1868— (April  10).  Ch.  109  ;  12  S.  L.  440.  Name  of  the  Dedham 
and  West  Roxbur3T  R.  R.  Co.  changed  to  the  Boston  and 
West  Roxbury  R.  R.  Co. 
Authority  to  change  its  western  terminus  from  that  estab- 
lished by  charter,  to  the  junction  of  Shawmut  avenue 
with  South  street. 

See  Dedham  and  West  Roxbury  R.  R.  Co. 


WESTERN    AVENUE    RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1854— (April  29).     Ch.  446  ;  10  S.  L.  249.     Original  charter. 
Location  in  Boston,  Brookline  and  Brighton. 


Street  Railroad  Companies.  467 

1856— (Feb.  26).     Ch.  28  ;  10  S.  L.  499.    Time  extended. 

1857— (May  30).    Ch.  278;  10  S.  L.  761,  §  1.    Newton  R.  R.  Co. 
may  connect  with. 

(May  30).     Ch.  304  ;  10  S.  L.  770,  §  1.    Brookline  R.  R.  Co. 
not  to  connect  with. 


HIGHLAND    STREET    RAILWAY    COMPANY. 

1872 — (April  17).     Ch.  212  ;  Acts  and  Res.  160.     Original  charter. 
Location  in  Boston. 

1873— (March  31).  Ch.  140;  Acts  and  Res.  561.  Power  to  obtain 
additional  locations  in  Boston ;  restriction  as  to  use  of 
tracks  of  other  companies  at  certain  points ;  provision 
as  to  location  in  Columbus  avenue  by  said  company  and 
other  companies. 


BROADWAY    RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1854— (April  29).     Ch.  444  ;  10  S.  L.  241.     Original  charter. 

Location,  in  Boston  from  South  Boston  Point  to  Dorches- 
ter Avenue  R.  R. 

1856— (June  4).  Ch.  260 ;  10  S.  L.  583.  Act  of  incorporation  re- 
vived. 

1857— (May  23).  Ch.  211  ;  10  S.  L.  722.  Connection  with,  and  use 
of,  by  Dorchester  Avenue  R.  R.  Co. 

(May  23).  Ch.  216  ;  10  S.  L.  725.  Extension  of  tracks,  use 
of  Dorchester  Avenue  R.  R.,  connection  with  other 
roads,  and  purchase  and  sale  of  tracks. 

1858— (Feb.  13).  Ch.  15 ;  10  S.  L.  783.  Time  for  payment  of  ten 
per  cent,  of  capital  stock  extended  ;  increase  of  capital 
stock,  and  references  to  1854,  ch.  444  ;  10  S.  L.  241, 
§  11 ;  and  1857,  ch.  216  ;  10  S.  L.  725. 

1861— (April  10).     Ch.  188  ;  11  S.  L.  223.     Extension  of  location. 

1862— (April  30).  Ch.  175;  11  S.  L.  311.  Various  provisions  con- 
cerning the  Broadway,  Metropolitan  and  Suffolk  R.  R. 
companies. 


468  Street  Railroad  Companies. 

1865— (Feb.  15).     Ch.  21 ;   11  S.  L.  619.     Increase  of  capital  stock. 

1867— (May  31).     Ch.  294  ;  12  S.L.  325.     Increase  of  capital  stock. 

1868— (May  1).     Ch.  175  ;  12  S.  L.  471.     South  Boston  Freight  R. 
Co.  may  enter  on. 

(May  25).     Ch.  241 ;  12  S.  L.  512.     Name  changed  to  South 
Boston  R.  R.  Co. 

See  South  Boston  R.  R.  Co. 


SOUTH    BOSTON   RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1868— (May  25).     Ch.   241;    12   S.  L.  512.     Name  changed  from 
Broadway  R.  R.  Co. 

1873 — (June  2).     Ch.  329  ;    Acts  and  Res.  852.     Increase  of  capital 
stock. 

See  Broadway  R.  R.  Co. 


DORCHESTER  AVENUE  RAILROAD   COMPANY. 

1854— (April  29).     Ch.  435  ;  10  S.  L.  235.     Original  charter. 

Location  in  Dorchester  and  Boston.     [Metropolitan  R.  R. 
Co.  v.  Quincy  R.  R.  Co.,  12  Allen  R.  262.] 

(April  29).     Ch.  444;    10  S.L.  241.    Broadway  R.  R.  Co. 
may  enter  on. 

1855— (April  18).  Ch.  201 ;  10  S.  L.  346.  Relates  to  duty  to  repair 
road-bed,  and  liability  for  defects. 

1856— (March  26).  Ch.  66  ;  10  S.  L.  510.  Streets  in  Boston  and 
Dorchester  in  which  tracks  may  be  laid ;  notice  to 
abutters,  and  powers  of  authorities  of  Boston  and  Dor- 
chester. 

(June  4).     Ch.  279  ;   10  S.  L.  589.     May  issue  bonds  secured 
by  a  mortgage. 

1857— (May  23).  Ch.  211 ;  10  S.  L.  722.  Extension  of  location  in 
Boston ;  connection  with  other  roads  ;  purchase  or  sale 
of  tracks. 


Street  Railroad  Companies.  469 

1857— (May  23).  Ch.  216  ;  10  S.  L.  725.  Broadway  R.  R.  Co.  may 
enter  on. 

(May  30).  Ch.  256;  10  S.  L.  748,  §  13.  Construction  of 
railroad  from  avenue  to  Upham's  corner,  within  one 
year,  to  prevent  charter  of  Dorchester  and  Roxbury 
R.  R.  Co.  from  taking  effect. 

1859— (Feb.  18).  Ch.  43  ;  10  S.  L.  853.  Connection  of  the  Dorches- 
ter Extension  R.  with,  and  use  of  the  tracks  of. 

(April  5).  Ch.  180  ;  10  S.  L.  904.  Dorchester  and  Roxbury 
R.  R.  Co.  may  connect  with,  and  lease  to  or  hire,  and 
not  to  have  authority  to  construct  its  road  in  part,  if 
such  part  is  constructed  by  the  D.  A.  R.  R.  Co. 

1861— (Feb.  15).  Ch.  48;  11  S.  L.  142.  Quincy  R.  R.  Co.  may 
connect  with. 

1862— (Feb.  13).  Ch.  14;  11  S.  L.  255.  Concerning  connection  of 
Quincy  R.  R.  with. 

1863— (April  29).  Ch.  232;  11  S.  L.  450.  Organization  under 
1856,  ch.  279,  §  7  ;  10  S.  L.  589,  confirmed  ;  purchase  of 
railroad  of  Dorchester  Extension  R.  Co. ;  authority  to 
sell  or  lease  its  railroad  to  any  other  horse  railroad  cor- 
poration in  the  counties  of  Suffolk  or  Norfolk. 


DORCHESTER    EXTENSION    RAILWAY    COMPANY. 

1859— (Feb.  18).     Ch.  43  ;  10  S.  L.  853.     Original  charter. 
Location  in  Dorchester. 

1863— (April  29).     Ch.  232;    11  S.  L.  450.     Sale  of  railroad  and 
franchise  to  the  Dorchester  R.  Co.  authorized. 

See  Dorchester  R.  R.  Co. 


DORCHESTER  AND    ROXBURY  RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1857— (May  30).     Ch.  256  ;  10  S.  L.  748.     Original  charter. 
t  Location  in  Dorchester  to  two  points  of  Roxbury  line. 


470  Street  Railroad  Companies. 

1859— (April  5).  Ch.  180  ;  10  S.  L.  904.  Time  extended  ;  location 
restricted  in  a  certain  event ;  connection  with  Dorchester 
R.  R.,  lease  to  or  hiring  of;  discontinuance  of  location 
by  selectmen ;  increase  of  capital  stock. 

1864— (Feb.  16).  Ch.  30  ;  11  S.  L.  478.  Authority  to  sell  franchise 
and  road,  and  provisions  concerning  such  a  sale. 


QUINCY   HAILKOAD   COMPANY. 

1861— (Feb.  15).     Ch.  48  ;  11  S.  L.  142.     Original  charter. 

Location  in  Quincy  and  Dorchester,  connecting  with  the 
Dorchester  Avenue  R.  R.  [Metropolitan  R.  R.  Co.  v. 
Quincy  R.  R.  Co.,  12  Allen  R.  262.] 

(April  10).  Ch.  192;  11,  S.  L.  225.  Tolls  on  Neponset 
bridge  to  be  paid  by.  [1862,  ch.  14;  11  S.  L.  255. 
1863,  ch.  88  ;  11  S.  L.  370.] 

1862— (Feb.  13).  Ch.  14  ;  11  S.  L.  255.  Increase  of  capital  stock ; 
tolls  on  Neponset  bridge  ;  extension  of  time  for  location 
and  construction  of  part  of  road ;  construction  of  tracks, 
rate  of  speed,  and  repair  of  streets  in  Dorchester. 

1863— (March  14).  Ch.  88  ;  11  S.  L.  370,  §  4.  Act  concerning 
Neponset  bridge  and  Braintree  and  Weymouth  turnpike 
not  to  affect  duties  and  liabilities  of. 

1864— (May  13).  Ch.  251 ;  11  S.  L.  582.  Extensions  to  Braintree 
and  Weymouth. 


QUINCY    POINT    STKEET    RAILWAY    COMPANY. 

1873 — (March  8).     Ch.  65;  Acts  and  Res.  521.     Original  charter. 
Location  from  stone  meeting-house,  in  Quincy,  to  Quincy 
Point. 


CAMBRIDGE    RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1853— (May  25).     Ch.  383  ;  9  S.  L.  758.     Original  charter. 

Location  in  Cambridge  and  Boston.     [Cambridge  v.  Cam- 
bridge R.  R.  Co.,  10  Allen  R.  50.]  4 


Street  Railroad  Companies.  471 

1854— (March  31).  Ch.  205  ;  10  S.  L.  102.  Concerning  discontin- 
uance Of  tracks,  rates  of  fare,  notice  to  abutters,  pur- 
chase of,  by  the  cities  of  Boston  or  Cambridge.  [Cam- 
bridge v.  Cambridge  R.  R.  Co.,  10  Allen  R.  50.] 

1855— (Feb.  21).  Ch.  24  ;  10  S.  L.  283.  Power  to  issue  bonds  and 
mortgage  the  corporate  property  to  secure  the  same. 

(May  15).  Ch.  338;  10  S.  L.  405.  Authority  to  make  a 
lease  to  the  Union  R.  Co.,  which  is  incorporated  for  the 
purpose  of  receiving  it ;  contracts  between  the  two 
companies. 

(May  17).  Ch.  368;  10  S.  L.  417.  Concerning  the  bonds 
issued  under  1855,  ch.  24  ;  10  S.  L.  283,  and  laying  of 
tracks  in  Cambridge  and  Boston.  • 

1857— (May  28).  Ch.  242  ;  10  S.  L.  742,  §  1.  Connection  of  West 
Cambridge  Horse  R.  R.  Co.  with. 

(May  30).  Ch.  257  ;  10  S.  L.  751,  §  6.  Transfer  of  bonds  of, 
held  by  Hancock  Free  Bridge  Cor. 

(May  30).  Ch.  278  ;  10  S.  L.  761.  Connection  of  Newton 
R.  R.  with. 

1861— (March  21).  Ch.  81  ;  11  S.  L.  162.  Authority  given  to  Wal- 
tham  and  Watertown  R.  R.  Co.  to  sell  its  franchise  to. 

(March  25).  Ch.  90;  11  S.  L.  167.  Connection  of  Belmont 
Horse  R.  R.  Co.  with,  and  use  by,  and  lease  to. 

1862— (April  30).  Ch.  175  ;  11  S.  L.  311.  Use  of  the  tracks  of,  by 
the  Metropolitan  and  Broadway  R.  R.  companies. 

1863— (Feb.  13).  Ch.  15;  11  S.  L.  338.  Authority  of. Newton  R. 
R.  Co.  to  form  corporate  union  with,  under  name  of 
Cambridge  R.  R.  Co. 

(March  18).  Ch.  101  ;  11  S.  L.  378.  Investment  of  sinking 
fund  under  1855,  ch.  24  ;  10  S.  L.  283. 

(April  4).  Ch.  132;  11  S.  L.  395.  Somerville  Horse  R.  R. 
Co.  may  enter  on,  and  have  its  cars  drawn  by,  and  may 
be  constructed  by,  in  a  certain  event. 


472  Street  Railroad  Companies. 

1864— (April  5).  Ch.  134  ;  11  S.  L.  527,  §  3.  May  form  corporate 
union  with  West  Cambridge  Horse  R.  R.  Co.  under  name 
of  Cambridge  R.  R.  Co. 

(May  13).  Ch.  243  ;  11  S.  L.  579.  May  purchase  the  Som- 
erville  Horse  R.  R.,  or  a  part  thereof,  and  increase  capi- 
tal stock  therefor. 

1870— (June  1).  Ch.  302  ;  12  S.  L.  1020,  §  8.  Relates  to  liability  to 
maintain  and  keep  in  repair  parts  of  West  Boston  and 
Cragie  bridges,  and  liability  for  injuries. 

1872— (Feb.  14).  Ch.  17;  Acts  and  Res.  19.  Increase  of  capital 
stock. 


UNION    RAILWAY    COMPANY. 

1855— (May  15).     Ch.  338  ;  10  S.  L.  405.     Original  cliarter. 
Incorporated  for  leasing  the  Cambridge  R.  R. 

1868— (March  11).     Ch.  54  ;  12  S.  L.  407.     Increase  of  capital  stock. 

1870— (March  23).     Ch.   127;    12   S.  L.  929.     Increase  of  capital 
stock. 

(June  1).  Ch.  302  ;  12  S.  L.  1020,  §  8.  Relates  to  liability 
to  maintain  and  keep  in  repair  West  Boston  and  Cragie 
bridges,  and  liability  for  injuries. 

See  Cambridge  R.  R.  Co. 


WEST    CAMBRIDGE    HORSE    RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1857— (May  28).     Ch.  242  ;  10  S.  L.  742.     Original  charter. 

Location  in  West  Cambridge,  connecting  with  the  Cam- 
bridge R.  R. 

1864 — (April  5).  Ch.  134;  11  S.  L.  527.  May  construct  tracks  in 
Cambridge  and  Somerville  to  connect  with  Somerville 
Horse  R.  R. ;  motive  power  ;  corporate  union  with  Cam- 
bridge R.  R.  Co.,  under  name  of  Cambridge  R.  R.  Co. 

1867— (May  7).  Ch.  221  ;  12  S.  L.  276.  Name  changed  to  Arling- 
ton Horse  R.  R.  Co. 

See  Arlington  Horse  R.  R.  Co. 
Cambridge  R.  R.  Co. 


Street  Railroad  Companies.  473 


ARLINGTON    HORSE    RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1867— (May  7).  Ch.  221 ;  12  S.  L.  276.  Name  changed  from  West 
Cambridge  Horse  R.  R.  Co. 

1868— (March  3).  Ch.  40  ;  12  S.  L.  401.  Arlington  and  Lexington 
Street  R.  Co.  may  lease  its  railway  to,  or  unite  itself 
with. 

See  West  Cambridge  Horse  R.  R.  Co. 
Cambridge  R.  R.  Co. 


ARLINGTON    AND    LEXINGTON    STREET    RAILWAY    COMPANY. 

1868— (March  3).     Ch.  40  ;  12  S.  L.  401.     Original  charter. 

Location  in  Arlington ;  authority  to  lease  the  railway  to, 
or  unite  with,  the  Arlington  Horse  R.  R.  Co. 


WALTHAM    AND    WATERTOWN    RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1855— (May  19).     Ch.  408  ;  10  S.  L.  444.     Original  charter. 
Location  in  Waltham  and  Watertown. 

1857— (May  9).     Ch.  140  ;  10  S.  L.  687.     Extension  into  Newton. 

1861— (March  21).     Ch.  81 ;  11  S.  L.  162.     May  sell  railroad,  fran- 
chise and  property  to  the  Cambridge  R.  R.  Co. 

See  Cambridge  R.  R.  Co. 


NEWTON    RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1857— (May  30).     Ch.  278  ;  10  S.  L.  761.     Original  charter. 
Location  in  Newton  and  Brighton. 

(May  30).     Ch.  299  ;  10  S.  L.  770.     Limited  to  horse-power, 
and  to  connections  with  roads  using  only  such  power. 

1863— (Feb*  13).     Ch.  15;  11  S.  L.  338.     May  consolidate  with  the 
Cambridge  R.  R.  Co. 

See  Cambridge  R.  R.  Co. 
60 


474  Street  Railroad  Companies. 


WALTHAM   AND    NEWTON    STREET    RAILWAY   COMPANY. 

1866— (May  3).     Ch.  214  ;    12  S.  L.  118.     Original  charter. 
Location  in  Waltham  and  Newton.  , 

1868— (April  29).     Ch.  164;    12  S.L.  467.     Capital  stock  reduced, 
and  time  extended. 


NONANTUM   RAILROAD    COMPANY. 


1868— (April  29).     Ch.  151 ;  12  S.  L.  463.     Original  charter. 
Location  from  Watertown  village  to  Newton  corner. 


BELMONT  HORSE   RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1861— (March  25).     Ch.  90  ;  11  S.  L.  167.     Original  charter. 

Location  in  Belmont  and  Cambridge,  connecting  with  the 
.  Cambridge  R.  R. 


SOMERVILLE   HORSE   RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1857— (May  29).     Ch.  250  ;  10  S.  L.  746.     Original  charter. 

May  receive  the  transfer  of  the  franchise  of  the  Middlesex 
R.  R.  Co.,  and  succeed  to  its  powers  and  duties. 

1863— (April  4).  Ch.  132  ;  11  S.  L.  395.  Extension  in  Somerville 
and  Cambridge ;  use  of  tracks  of  the  Cambridge  R.  R. 
and  Suffolk  R.  R.  companies  ;  crossing  of  Fitchburg  R.  R. 
and  Grand  Junction  R.  R. ;  right  of  Cambridge  R.  R. 
Co.  to  construct  the  road  if  not  constructed  by  the 
S.  H.  R.  R.  Co.  within  one  year. 

1864— (April  5).  Ch.  134;  11  S.L.  527.  Connection  with  West 
Cambridge  Horse  R.  R. 

(May  13).  '  Ch.  243  ;  11  S.  L.  579.  Cambridge  R.  R.  Co. 
may  purchase  the  whole  or  a  part  of  the  franchise  and 
tracks  of. 

1867— (Feb.  6).  Ch.  10  ;  12  S.  L.  171.  Straightening  of  track  in 
Milk  street,  in  Somerville,  authorized. 


Street  Railroad  Companies. 


475 


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MIDDLESEX    RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

April  29).     Ch.  434  ;  10  S.  L.  231.     Original  charter. 

Location  in  Soraerville,  Charlestown  and  Boston.     [Mid- 
dlesex. R.  R.  Co.  v.  Wakefield,  103  Mass.  R.  261.] 

May  15) .  Ch.  336  ;  10  S.  L.  402,  §§1,2.  Intersection  with, 
and  use  of,  by  the  Medford  and  Charlestown  R.  R.  Co. 

April  8).  Ch.  104  ;  10  S.  L.  522.  Time  for  payment  of  ten 
per  cent,  of  capital  stock  extended. 

June  6).  Ch.  302  ;  10  S.  L.  609,  §  2.  Maiden  and  Melrose 
R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on. 

April  2).     Ch.  43  ;  10  S.  L.  649.     Extension  in  Boston. 

May  29) .  Ch.  250  ;  10  S.  L.  746.  May  transfer  franchise  to 
Somerville  Horse  R.  R.  Co.,  the  latter  succeeding  to  its 
powers  and  duties  in  Somerville. 

April  1).  Ch.  144  ;  10  S.  L.  888,  §  2.  Cliftondale  R.  R.  Co. 
may  enter  on. 

April  6).  Ch.  202;  10  S.  L.  910,  §  2.  Lynn  and  Boston 
R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on. 

April  6).     Ch.  205  ;  10  S.  L.  915.    Extension  in  Boston. 

Feb.  24).  Ch.  35;  11  S.  L.  20,  §  2.  Melrose  and  South 
Reading  R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on. 

Jan.  31).  Ch.  15 ;  11  S.  L.  129,  §  2.  Charlestown  Freight 
R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on. 

April  9).  Ch.  118;  11  S.  L.  292.  Cliftondale.  R.  R.  Co. 
may  lease  and  operate. 

April  30).  Ch.  175;  11  S.  L.  311,  §§3,5.  Metropolitan 
R.  R.  and  Broadway  R.  -R.  companies  may  enter  on. 

April  23).  Ch.  170  ;  11  S.  L.  420,  §  2.  Melrose  and  South 
Reading  R.  R.  Co.  and  the  said  M.  R.  R.  Co.  may 
enter  on  each  other. 

March  3).  Ch.  75  ;  11  S.  L.  498.  Boston  and  Chelsea  R.  R. 
Co.  may  enter  on. 


476  Street  Railroad  Companies. 

1865— (May  13).  Ch.  237;  11  S.  L.  715,  §  4.  Amount  to  be  paid 
b}',  for  release  from  liability  for  tolls  upon  Warren  and 
Charles  River  bridges. 
§  6.  Not  released  from  existing  obligation  to  repair  portion  of 
bridges,  nor  from  liability  for  injuries.  [1868,  ch.  322, 
§§  6,  9  ;  12  S.  L.  563.  1869,  ch.  272,  §§  7,  9  ;  12  S.  L. 
746.     1870,  ch.  303  ;  12  S.  L.  1023.] 

1867— (April  12).     Ch.  139  ;  12  S.  L.  241.     Mortgage  dated  Sept.  1, 
1864,  and  bonds  secured  thereby,  confirmed. 

(June  1).     Ch.  317  ;  12  S.  L.  336.     Concerning  rates  of  fare. 

1868— (June  8.)  Ch.  322  ;  12  S.  L.  563,  §§  6,  9.  Mode  of  deter- 
mining the  amount  to  be  paid  by,  towards  expense  of 
maintaining  Warren  and  Charles  River  bridges  and 
existing  legal  obligation  to  remain.  [§§  6,  9,  repealed 
by  1869,  ch.  272  ;  12  S.  L.  746.] 
[Dow  v.  Wakefield,  103  Mass.  R.  267.] 

1869— (May  12).  Ch.  272;  12  S.  L.  746,  §§  7,  9.  Not  released 
from  any  existing  legal  obligation  to  maintain  and  keep 
in  repair  Warren  or  Charles  River  bridge,  and  repealing 
§§  6,  9,  of  1868,  ch.  322  ;  12  S.  L.  563.  [§  7  repealed 
by  §  7  of  1870,  ch.  303  ;  12  S.  L.  1023.] 
[Middlesex  R.  R.  Co.  v.  Wakefield,  103  Mass.  R.  261. 
Dow  v.  Wakefield,  103  Mass.  R.  267.] 

1870— (Feb.  15).     Ch.  20  ;  12  S.  L.  877.     Suburban  R.  R.  Co.  may 
form  corporate  union  with,  under  name  of  M.  R.  R.  Co. 

(June  1).  Ch.  303;  12  S.  L.  1023,  §§  6,7.  Not  released 
from  its  obligation  as  to  Warren  Bridge,  and  repealing 
§  7  of  1869,  ch.  272  ;  12  S.  L.  746. 


MEDFORD    AND    CHAELESTOWN    RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1855— (May  15).     Ch.  336  ;  10  S.  L.  402.     Original  charter. 

Location  in  Medford  and  Somerville,  connecting  with  the 
Middlesex  R.  R. 

1857— (March  9).  Ch.  17;  10  S.  L.  628.  Changing  par  value  of 
shares,  and  extending  time.  [Repealed  by  1859,  ch. 
243  ;  10  S.  L.  923.] 


Street  Railroad  Companies.  477 

1859— (April  6).  Ch.  243;  10  S.  L.  923.  Extension  into  Win- 
chester'; capital  stock;  time  extended  for  provisions  of 
§  12  of  ch.  336  ;  10  S.  L.  402,  and  repeal  of  1857,  ch. 
17  ;  10  S.  L.  628,  and  §  8,  ch.  336,  10  S.  L.  402. 


MALDEN    AND    MELROSE    BAILKOAD    COMPANY. 

1856— (June  6).     Ch.  302  ;  10  S.  L.  609.     Original  charter. 

Location  in  Melrose,  Maiden  and  Charlestown,  connecting 
with  the  Middlesex  K.  R. 

1859— (March  14).  Ch.  99  ;  10  S.  L.  872,  §  2.  Proportion  of  expense 
of  making  Maiden  Bridge  a  public  highwa}T  to  be  paid  by. 

(April  1).     Ch.  144  ;  10  S.  L.  888,  §  2.     Cliftondale  R.  R.  Co. 
may  enter  on. 

I860— (Feb.  24).  Ch.  35;  11  S.  L.  20,  §  2.  Melrose  and  South 
Reading  R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on,  with  a  restriction. 

1863— (April  23).  Ch.  170  ;  11  S.  L.  420.  Melrose  and  South  Read- 
ing Horse  R.  R.  Co.  and  said  M.  &  M.  R.  R.  Co.  may 
enter  on  each  other. 

I 


MELROSE    AND    SOUTH    READING    RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

I860— (Feb.  24).     Ch.  35  ;  11  S.  L.  20.     Original  charter. 

Location  in  Maiden,  Melrose  and  South  Reading,  intersect- 
ing with  the  Maiden  and  Melrose  R.  R. 

1864— (April  13).     Ch.  148  ;  11  S.  L.  533.     Extension  into  Reading. 


MELROSE    AND    SOUTH    READING    HORSE   RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1863— (April  23).     Ch.  170  ;  11  S.  L.  420.     Original  charter. 

Location  in  Maiden  from  mtersection  with  Maiden  and 
Melrose  R.  R.,  and  in  Melrose  and  South  Reading. 

1864— (May  14).  Ch.  297 ;  11  S.  L.  600.  May  sell  or  lease  prop- 
erty and  franchise  to  any  other  similar  corporation ; 
time  for  location  and  construction  extended. 

1865—  (April  8).    Ch.  139  ;  11  S.  L.  667.    Time  extended. 


478  Street  Railroad  Companies. 

1867— (May  24).     Ch.  273  ;  12  S.  L.  314.     Previous   acts   revived, 
and  time  extended. 

1868— (June  1).     Ch.  273  ;  12  S.  L.  524.     Extension  into  Lynnfield, 
Middleton  and  North  Reading. 

1869— (May  15).     Ch.  287  ;  12  S.  L.  756.     Time  extended. 


STONEHAM    STREET   RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

I860— (Feb.  8).     Ch.  19  ;"ll  S.  L.  8.     Original  charter. 
Location  in  Stoneham  and  Melrose. 

1869— (May  28).     Ch.  342  ;    12  S.  L.  781.     May  lease  its  road  and 
other  property. 

1872 — (Feb.  6).     Ch.  10  ;  Acts  and  Res.  17.     May  lease  its  road  and 
other  property. 


NORTH  WOBTTEN   STREET  RAILROAD   COMPANY. 

1866— (March  26).     Ch.  108  ;  12  S.  L.  42.     Original  charter. 
Location  from  Woburn  Centre  to  North  Woburn. 

1867^(April  25).     Ch.  169  ;    12  S.  L.  252.     Town  of  Woburn  may 
loan  its  credit  to. 

1869— (April  27).     Ch.  216  ;    12  S.  L.  699.     May  transport  freight ; 
may  make  lease  of  its  road  or  other  property. 


CLIFTONDALE   RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1859— (April  1).     Ch.  144  ;  10  S.  L.  888.     Original  charter. 

Location  in  Saugus,  North  Chelsea,  Maiden  and  Chelsea 
to  Maiden  and  Melrose  R.  R.  or  Boston  and  Chelsea  R.  R. 
[1861,  ch.  16  ;  11  S.  L.  131,  and  1864,  ch.  133  ;  11  S. 
L.  526  ;  concerning  bonds  issued  under  §  9.] 

I860 — (Feb.  8).  Ch.  17  ;  11  S.  L.  7.  Concerning  location  in  Maiden 
and  Saugus. 

1861— (Jan.  31).  Ch.  16  ;  11  S.  L.  131.  Location  in  Lynn  and  the 
several  towns  ;  issue  of  bonds  under  §  9  of  1859,  ch.  144  ; 
10  S.  L.  888.  [1862,  ch.  118  ;  11  S.  L.  292  ;  powers  con- 
tinued in  force.] 


Street  Railroad  Companies.  479 

1862— (April  9).  Ch.  118;  11  S.  L.  292.  Powers  under  1861,  ch. 
16  ;  11  S.  L.  131,  continued  in  force  ;  authority  to  lease 
and  operate  thp  Middlesex  R.  R. 

1864— (April  5).  Ch.  133  ;  11  S.  L.  526.  Authority  of  trustees  to 
sell  property  upon  failure  to  pay  bonds  issued  under 
§  9  of  1859,  ch.  144  ;.  10  S.'L.  888  ;  purchasers  authorized 
to  form  a  corporation  under  any  name  assumed  by  them. 

See  Suburban  R.  R.  Co. 


SUBURBAN    RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1864—  (April  5).  Ch.  133;  11  S.  L.  526,  §  2.  Purchasers  of  the 
Cliftondale  R.  R.  authorized  to  associate  themselves  under 
any  name  to  be  assumed  by  them. 

1870— (Feb.  15).  Ch.  20  ;  12  S.  L.  877.  May  consolidate  with  the 
Middlesex  R.  R.  Co.  under  latter  name. 

See  Cliftondale  R.  R.  Co. 


SUFFOLK    RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1857— (May  30).     Ch.  285  ;  10  S.  L.  764.     Original  charter. 
Location  in  Boston  and  East  Boston. 

1859— (Jan.  31).     Ch.  3  ;  10  S.  L.  842.     Time  extended. 

1860— (April  4).  Ch.  207;  11  S.  L.  111.  May  run  cars  on  ferries 
to  East  Boston,  and  lay  tracks  on  boats  and  drops. 

1861— (March  22).  Ch.  89  ;  11  S.  L.  164.  Winthrop  R.  R.  Co.  may 
connect  with,  and  have  its  cars  run  on  the  tracks  of; 
the  S.  R.  R.  Co.  furnishing  the  motive  power,  and  having 
the  prior  right,  for  a  certain  time,  to  locate  and  con- 
struct said  W.  R.  R. 

(April  10).     Ch.  191 ;  11  S.L.  224.     Extension  of,  in  Boston, 
and  use  of  tracks  of  the  Metropolitan  R.  R. 

1862— (April  30).  Ch.  175;  11  S.L.  311.  Concerning  connection 
with,  and  use  of,  the  Metropolitan  R.  R. ;  conveyance  of 
passengers,  on  certain  routes,  between  ferries  and  rail- 
road depots  ;  location  and  route  ;    use  of,  by  the  Metro- 


480  Street  Railroad  Companies. 

politan  R.  R.  and  Broadway  R.  R.  companies  ;  contracts 
and  arrangements  between  said  companies,  and  transfer 
of  franchise  by  said  S.  R.  R.  Co. 

1863— (April  4).    Ch.  132  ;  11  S.  L.  395,  §  1.    Somerville  Horse  R.  R.     s 
Co..  may  enter  on. 

1865— (May  5).  Ch.  199  ;  11  S.  L.-700.  Chelsea  and  East  Boston 
Street  R.  Co.  may  connect  with,  lease  or  convey  to,  or 
purchase  tracks  from,  in  East  Boston. 


•WZBTTHROP    RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1861— (March  22).     Ch.  89  ;  11  S.  L.  164.     Original  charter. 
Location  in  East  Boston  and  Winthrop. 

1863— (March  7).  Ch.  68 ;  11  S.  L.  361.  Extension  of  time,  and 
extension  of  location  in  Chelsea  for  the  purpose  of  en- 
tering on  the  tracks  of  the  Winnisimmet  R.  R.  Co. 

1864— Ch.  229  ;  Acts  and  Res.  155.    Time  extended. 

1865— (May  5).  Ch.  199  ;  11  S.  L.  700,  §  6.  Charter  of  the  Chelsea 
and  East  Boston  Street  R.  Co.  to  be  void,  if  the  W.  R. 
R.  Co.  begins  to  construct  said  railroad,  and  completes 
the  connection  between  the  Suffolk  R.  R.  and  the  Win- 
nisimmet R.  R.,  within  a  certain  time. 

(May  5).     Ch.  202  ;  11  S.  L.  703.     Charter  revived,  and  time 
extended. 

1867— (April  2).  Ch.  120  ;  12  S.  L.  229.  Charter  revived,  and  time 
extended. 

(May  2).     Ch.  202  ;  12  S.L.  269.     Loan  of  credit  of  the  town 
of  Winthrop  in  aid  of. 

1869— (May  26).  Ch.  314  ;  12  S.  L.  766.  Charter  revived,  and  time 
extended. 

1871— (May  26).  Ch.  364  ;  Acts  and  Res.  720.  Time  for  location 
and  construction,  and  also  for  certificate  required  by 
1864,  ch.  229,  §  6;  Acts  and  Res.  155,  extended  to 
June  1,  1873. 

1872— (April  12).  Ch.  195  ;  Acts  and  Res.  143.  Bonds  of  town  of 
Winthrop,  and  note  and  mortgage  of  said  company 
confirmed. 


Street  Railroad  Companies.  481 

1873— (April  7).  Ch.  161  ;  Acts  and  Res.  591.  Subscription  to  the 
capital  stock  by  the  town  of  Winthrop,  and  issue  of 
bonds  by  the  company,  secured  by  a  mortgage  of  its 
franchise  and  property. 


BOSTON    AND    CHELSEA    RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1854— (April  29).     Ch.  445  ;  10  S.  L.  244.     Original  charter. 
Location  in  Boston,  Charlestown  and  Chelsea. 

1855— (May  17).  Ch.  370;  10  S.  L.  417.  Time  for  payment  of 
capital  stock  extended. 

1856— (April  28).     Ch.  133  ;  10  S.  L.  535.     Time  extended. 

1857— (April  14).     Ch.  62  ;  10  S.  L.  654.     Time  extended. 

1858— (Feb  24).  Ch.  29  ;  10  S.  L.  786,  §  1.  Connection  with  Chel- 
sea Beach  R.  R. 

1859— (April  1).  Ch.  144  ;  10  S.  L.  888,  §§  1,  2.  Cliftondale  R.  R, 
Co.  may  intersect  with  and  enter  on. 

(April  6).     Ch.  202  ;  10  S.  L.  910,  §§  1,  2.    Lynn  and  Boston 
R.  R.  Co.  may  connect  with  and  enter  on. 

1861— (Jan.  31).  Ch.  15;  11  S.  L.  129,  §  2.  Charlestown  Freight 
R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on. 

1863— (Feb.  27).  Ch.  36  ;  11  S.  L.  344.  Lynn  and  Boston  R.  R.. 
Co.  may  lease,  or  receive  a  transfer  of  a  lease  of. 

1864— (March  3).  Ch.  75  ;  11  S.  L.  498.  May  enter  on  Middlesex 
R.  R.  and  Metropolitan  R.  R.,  on  certain  terms. 

(May  13).     Ch.  266  ;  11  S.  L.  587.    Concerning  rates  of  fare. 

1867— (June  1).  Ch.  342;  12  S.  L.  353,  §  8.  Proportion  of  the 
expense  of  widening  the  bridge  on  the  Salem  turnpike 
road,  in  Chelsea,  to  be  paid  by.  [1869,  ch.  256  ;  12 
S.  L.  733.] 

1868— (June  10).  Ch.  335  ;  12  S.  L.  574.  Amending  1868,  ch.  309  ; 
12  S.  L.  552,  §  1,  concerning  Salem  turnpike  and 
Chelsea  bridge  and  the  several  toll  bridges  in  Essex 
County,  and  making  the  highway  subject  .to  leasehold 
and  chartered  rights  and  liabilities  of.  [1870,  en.  324  ; 
12  S.  L.  1031.] 
61 


482  Street  Railroad  Companies. 

1869— (May  10).  Ch.  256  ;  12  S.  L.  733,  §  2.  Remedy  for  enforc- 
ing payment  of  proportion  of  expense  for  widening 
bridge  in  Chelsea  under  1867,  ch.  342,  §  8  ;  12  S.  L.  353. 

1870— (June  3).  Ch.  324  ;  12  S.  L.  1031,  §  1.  Highway  in  Chelsea 
referred  to  in  1868,  ch.  335  ;  12  S.  L.  574,  subject  to  the 
rights  of. 


CHELSEA    BEACH    RATT.ROAD    COMPANY. 

1858— (Feb.  24).     Ch.  29  ;  10  S.  L.  786.     Original  charter. 

Location  in  North  Chelsea, from  Boston  and  Chelsea  R.  R. 
to  Chelsea  Beach. 

1859—  (April  6).     Ch.  202  ;  10  S.  L.  910,  §§  1,  2.     Lynn  and  Boston 
R.  R.  Co.  mav  connect  with  and  enter  on. 


CHELSEA    AND    EAST    BOSTON    STREET    RAILWAY    COMPANY. 

1865—  (May  5).     Ch.  199  ;  11  S.  L.  700.     Original  charter. 

Location  in  Boston  and  Chelsea,  from  the  terminus  of  the 
Suffolk  R.  R.  to  Eastern  R.  R. 


WINNTSIMMET    RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1857— (May  26).     Ch.  227  ;  10  S.  L.  733.     Original  charter. 
Location  in  Chelsea. 

1861— (Jan.  31).  Ch.  18  ;  11  S.  L.  132.  May  run  cars  over  the  Win- 
nisimmet  ferry,  and  passage-ways  leading  thereto. 

1862— (April  30).  Ch.  191  ;  11  S.  L.  319.  Use  of  tracks  of  other 
companies  to  and  from  Scollay's  building,  or  other  point 
north  of  Cornhill  street,  in  Boston  ;  power  to  lease  its 
real  estate  and  franchise. 

(April  30).  Ch.  192;  11  S.  L.  319,  §  1.  Lynn  and  Boston 
R.  R.  Co.  may  enter  on. 

1863— (Feb.  27).  Ch.  36  ;  11  S.  L.  344.  Lynn  and  Boston  R.  R. 
Co.  may  lease  the  road  of. 

(March  7).  Ch.  68  ;  11  S.  L.  361,  §  2.  Use  of,  by  the  Winthrop 
R.  R.  Co.,  upon  certain  conditions.  [1865,  ch.  199  ;  11 
S.  L.  700.] 


Street  Railroad  Companies.  483 

I860— (Ma}'  5).  Ch.  199  ;  11  S.  L.  700,  §  6.  Refers  to  connection 
contemplated  by  the  Winthrop  R.  R.  Co.  between  the 
Suffolk. R.  K.  and  the  Winnisimmet  R.  R. 


EVERETT    AND    CHELSEA    STREET    RAILWAY    COMPANY. 

1871— (March  24).     Ch.  132  ;  Acts  and  Res.  509.     Original  charter. 
Location  in  Chelsea  and  Everett,  connecting  with  Lynn 
and  Boston  R.  R, 


LYNN    AND    BOSTON    RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1859— (April  6).     Ch.  202  ;  10  S.  L.  910.     Original  charter. 

Location  in  North  Chelsea,  Saugus,  Lynn,  Swampscott 
and  Marblehead.  [§  17,  concerning  reduction  of  cap- 
ital, repealed  by  §  3  of  1862,  ch.  192  ;  11  S.  L.  319.] 

1861— (Jan.  26).  Ch.  4;  11  S.  L.  124.  Location  of  road  to  be 
determined  by  the  authorities  of  Lynn  and  the  several 
towns. 

1862— (April  30).  Ch.  192  ;  11  S.  L.  319.  Use  of  Winnisimmet 
R.  R.  and  ferry ;  lease  of  road  to  another  company ; 
time  extended,  and  repeal  of  §  17  of  1859,  ch.  202; 
10  S.  L.  910. 

1863— (Feb.  27).  Ch.  36  ;  11  S.  L.  344.  May  lease  the  Winnisimmet 
R.  R.,  and  lease'  or  receive  transfer  of  lease  of  Boston 
and  Chelsea  R.  R. 

1864— (May  13).  Ch.  252  ;  11  S.  L.  582,  §  1.  Connection  with  the 
South  Danvers  and  L}rnn  Street  R.  in  Lynn,  and  re- 
spective rights  of  each  company  as  to  location  in  said 
city. 

(May  14).  Ch.  284  ;  11  S.  L.  597,  §  2.  Assent  of,  in  writing, 
required,  to  the  location  of  Salem  and  South  Danvers 
R.  R.  in  Lynn. 

1865— (May  1).  Ch.  184 ;  11  S.  L.  689.  Capital  stock  increased, 
and  location  in  Lynn  and  Swampscott  extended. 

1868— (Feb.  6).  Ch.  2;  12  S.  L.  387.  May  mortgage  real  and 
personal  property. 


484  Street  Railroad  Companies. 

1868— (June  5).  Ch.  309;  12  S.  L.  552,  §§  1,  2.  Liability  to 
contribute  its  proportion  to  expense  of  Salem  turnpike 
and  bridges.  [1868,  ch.  335  ;  12  S.  L.  574.  1870,  ch. 
324;  12  S.  L.  1031.] 

(June  10).  Ch.  335  ;  12  S.  L.  574.  Reserves  leasehold  and 
chartered  rights  of,  amending  §  1  of -1868,  ch.  309  ;  12 
S.  L.  552.     [1870,  ch.  324  ;  12  S.  L.  1031.] 

1869— (June  12).  Ch.  397  ;  12  S.  L.  816,  §  1.  Location  of  the  Bos- 
ton and  Lynn  Union  R.  in  Lynn  to  be  with  approval  of. 

1870— (June  3).  Ch.  324;  12  S.  L.  1031.  Rights  of,  in  Salem 
turnpike,  reserved  in  act  conferring  jurisdiction  over 
Broadway  street,  in  Chelsea,  upon  its  authorities. 

1871— (March  24).  Ch.  132  ;  Acts  and  Res.  509,  §  2.  Everett  and 
Chelsea  Street  R.  Co.  may  enter  on. 

1873— (April  19).  Ch.  216  ;  Acts  and  Res.  625.  Connection  with 
the  Lynn  City  Street  R.  Co. 


LYNN    CITY    STREET    RAILWAY    COMPANY. 

1873— (April  19).     Ch.  216  ;  Acts  and  Res.  625.     Original  charter. 
Location  in  Lynn,  connecting  with  the  Lynn  and  Boston 
R.  R.  Co. 


BOSTON"    AND    LYNN    UNION    RAILWAY    COMPANY. 

1869— (June  12).     Ch.  397  ;  12  S.  L.  816.     Original  charter. 
Location  in  Peabody  and  Lynn. 

1871— (April  8).  Ch.  171  ;  Acts  and  Res.  536.  Time  extended,  and 
name  changed  to  the  Boston,  Lynn  and  Peabody  R.  Co., 
and  extension  in  Peabod}-. 

See  Boston,  Lynn  and  Peabody  B.  Co. 


BOSTON,    LYNN    AND    PEABODY    RAILWAY    COMPANY. 

1871 — (April  8).  Ch.  171  ;  Acts  and  Res.  536.  Name  changed  from 
Boston  and  Lynn  Union  R.  Co.  to  Boston,  Lynn  and 
Peabody  R.  Co.,  with  extension  of  time,  and  of  location 
in  Peabody. 


Street  Railroad  Companies.  485 

1873— (April  30).     Ch.  249  ;  Acts  and   Res.  683.     Time  extended, 
and  capital  stock  reduced. 

See  Boston  and  Lynn  Union  R.  Co. 


GRAVES    END    BRANCH    STREET    RAILWAY    COMPANY. 

1868— (Feb.  17).     Ch.  22  ;  12  S.  L.  393.     Original  charter. 
Location  in  Lynn. 

1870— (May  16).  Ch.  254;  12  S.  L.  999.  Charter  revived  and 
time  extended  ;  extension  in  Lynn  ;  increase  of  capital 
stock  authorized. 


SALEM    AND    SOUTH    DANVERS    RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1861— (March  1).     Ch.  63  ;  11  S.  L.  161.     Original  charter. 
Location  in  South  Danvers  and  Salem. 

1862— (Feb.  24).  Ch.  32  ;  11  S.  L.  262.  Time  extended,  and  capital 
stock  increased. 

1863— (March  18).     Ch.  97  ;    11  S.  L.  376.     Extension  into  Beverly. 

1864— (May  13).  Ch.  252  ;  11  S.  L.  582,  §  1.  South  Danvers  and 
Lynn  Street  R.  Co.  may  use  certain  tracks  of,  by  paying 
for  such  use. 

(May  14).  Ch.  284;  11  S.  L.  597.  Extension  in  Salem, 
Marblehead,  Swampscott,  Danvers  and  South  Danvers, 
and  increase  of  capital  stock. 

1865— (March  30).  Ch.  118;  11  S.  L.  655.  Time  extended,  and 
authority  to  lease  franchise. 

(May  5).  Ch.  201 ;  11  S.  L.  702.  Authority  to  issue  bonds 
secured  by  mortgage  of  road  and  franchise,  and  compen- 
sation to  the  Commonwealth  for  the  use  of  Essex  bridge. 

1867— (Feb.  1).  Ch.  6  ;  12  S.  L.  169.  Time  extended  for  powers 
under  1864,  ch.  284 ;   11  S.  L.  597.. 


486  Street  Railroad  Companies. 

1869— (April  13).  Ch.  164  ;  12  8.  L.  671.  Name  changed  to  Salem 
Street  R.,  and  time  extended  for  powers  under  1867, 
ch.  6;  12  S.  L.  169. 

See  Salem  Street  JR. 


SOUTH   DANVEBS    AND    LYNN    STREET    RAILWAY    COMPANY. 

1864— (May  13).     Ch.  252  ;  11  S.  L.  582.     Original  charter. 

Location  in  South  Danvers  and  Lynn,  connecting  with  the 
Salem  and  South  Danvers  R.  R. ;  limited,  however,  if 
the  Lynn  and  Boston  R.  R.  is  constructed  within  the 
time  named. 

1865— (Feb.  15).     Ch.  20  ;  11  S.  L.  619.     Time  extended. 


SALEM    STREET    RAILWAY. 

1869— (April  13).     Ch.   164;    12  S.  L.  671.     Name  changed  from 
Salem  and  South  Danvers  R.  R.  Co.  to  Salem  Street  R. 

(June  12).     Ch.  397;  12  S.  L.  816,  §   2.     Boston  and  Lynn 
Union  R.  Co.  required  to  transport  the  passengers  of. 

See  Salem  and  South  Danvers  JR.  B.  Go. 


NEWBTJRYPORT    AND    AMESBURY   HORSE   RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1864— (Feb.  29).     Ch.  53  ;  11  S.  L.  487.     Original  charter. 

Location  in  Newburyport,  Salisbury  and  Amesbury. 

(May  12).  Ch.  233  ;  11  S.  L.  575,  §  8.  Newburyport  R.  R. 
Co.  and  the  said  N.  &  A.  Horse  R.  R.  Co.  may  use  the 
street  tracks  of  each  other  in  Newburyport,  with  consent. 

1867— (March  23).  Ch.  92  ;  12  S.  L.  213.  Renews  1864,  ch.  53  ; 
11  S.  L.  487,  and  extends  time. 

1868— (June  4).  Ch.  304  ;  12  S.  L.  549.  City  of  Newburyport  and 
the  towns  of  Amesbury  and  Salisbury  may  subscribe  to 
the  capital  stock  of,  each  to  a  limited  amount.  [1871, 
ch.  319  ;  Acts  and  Res.  657,  increases  the  amount.] 


Street  Railroad  Companies.  487 

1869— (June  12).  Ch.  398  ;  12  S.  L.  818,  §  12.  Newburyport  City 
R.  R.  Co.  and  said  N.  &  A.  Horse  R.  R.  Co.  may  con- 
nect with,  and  enter  on  the  tracks  of  each  other,  with 
consent. 

1871— (April  5).     Ch.  165  ;  Acts  and  Res.  533.     Extends  time. 

(May  23).  Ch.  319  ;  Acts  and  Res.  657.  City  of  Newbury- 
port and  the  towns  of  Amesbury  and  Salisbury  may 
subscribe  to  the  capital  stock  of,  each  to  a  limited 
amount.     [1868,  ch.  304  ;  12  S.  L.  549.] 

1873— (Feb.  26).  Ch.  49  ;  Acts  and  Res.  512.  May  lease  its  road 
and  franchise,  or  contract  for  the  operation  of  its  road 
with  responsible  parties,  the  company  still  remaining 
subject  to  the  same  duties  and  liabilities. 


NEWBTJRYPORT    AND    PLUM    ISLAND    STREET    RAILWAY 
COMPANY. 

1868— (March  30).     Ch.  90  ;  12  S.  L.  432.     Original  charter. 

Location  in  Newburyport  from  foot  of  Marlborough  street 
to  Plum  Island. 


LOWELL    HORSE    RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1863— (April  23).     Ch.  172  ;  11  S.  L.  424.     Original  charter. 
Location  in  Lowell. 

1864— (May  13).     Ch.  261 ;  11  S.  L.  586.     Extension  into  Chelms- 
ford and  Dracut. 

1873 — (April  7).     Ch.  171 ;  Acts  and  Res.  596.     Increase  of  capital 
stock,  and  cancellation  of  existing  certificates. 


MERRIMAC    VALLEY    HORSE    RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1863— (April  29).     Ch.  207  ;  11  S.  L.  434.     Original  charter. 

Location    in    Lawrence,    Andover,    North  Andover    and 
Methuen. 


488  Street  Railroad  Companies. 

1865— (March  6).     Ch.  64  ;  11  S.  L.  633.     Time  extended. 

1867— (April  25).     Ch.  172  ;  12  S.  L.  257.     Time  extended. 

1868— (May  19).     Ch.  220  ;  12  S.  L.  492.    Amount  of  capital  stock  ; 
certain  acts  of  the  corporation  confirmed. 


MEBBIMAC    STREET    RAILWAY    COMPANY. 

1870— (June  3).     Ch.  320  ;  12  S.  L.  1026.     Original  chatter. 
Location  in  Haverhill,  Groveland  and  Bradford. 

1872 — (March  8).     Ch.  76  ;  Acts  and  Res.  59.     Charter  revived,  and 
time  extended. 

1873— (April  24).     Ch.  233  ;   Acts  and  Res.  635.     Connection  with 
the  Kenoza  Street  R.  Co. 


KENOZA    STREET    RAILWAY    COMPANY. 

1873— (April  24).     Ch.  233  ;  Acts  and  Res.  635.     Original  charter. 
Location  in  Haverhill,  connecting  with  the  Merrimac  Street 
R.  Co. 


HYDE    PARK    BRANCH    RAILWAY    COMPANY. 

1869— (May  15).     Ch.  280  ;  12  S.  L.  752.     Original  charter. 

Location  from  H}'de  Park  station  on  Boston  and  Provi- 
dence R.  R.  to  Mill  Village  in  Dedham. 


TAUNTON    STREET    RAILWAY    COMPANY. 

1870— (Feb.  12).     Ch.  18  ;  12  S.  L.  876.     Original  charter. 
Location  in  Taunton. 

1871— (Feb.  24).     Ch.  51 ;  Acts  and  Res.  467.     Charter  revived,  and 
time  extended. 

(May   26).      Ch.   388;    Acts   and   Res.   747.     Capital   stock 
reduced. 


I 


Street  Railroad  Companies.  489 


NEW    BEDFORD    STREET    RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1866— (April  12).     Ch.  156  ;  12  S.  L.  68.     Original  charter. 

Location  in  New  Bedford.     [Repealed  by  §  4  of  1870,  ch. 
126  ;  12  S.  L.  929.] 

1870— (March  23).     Ch.  126  ;  12  S.  L.  929,  §  4.     Repeals   1866,  ch. 
156  ;  12  S.  L.  68. 


NEW    BEDFORD    AND    FAIRHAVEN   RAILWAY   COMPANY. 

1866— (May  28).     Ch.  276  ;  12  S.  L.  142.     Original  charter. 
Location  in  New  Bedford  and  Fairhaven. 


1870— (March  23).  Ch.  126  ;  12  S.  L.  929,  §  4.  Repeals  1866,  ch. 
226  ;  12  S.  L.  142.  [1870,  ch.  403  ;  12  S.  L.  1062, 
substitutes  ch.  276  for  ch.  226  in  §  4.] 

(June  23).     Ch.  403  ;  12  S.  L.  1062.     Substitutes  ch.  276  for 
ch.  226  in  §  4  of  1870,  ch.  126  ;  12  S.  L.  929. 


NEW  BEDFORD   AND   FAIRHAVEN    STREET  RAILWAY  COMPANY, 

No.    I. 

1870— (March  23).     Ch.  126  ;  12  S.  L.  929.     Original  charter. 

Location  in  New  Bedford  and  Fairhaven  ;  repeal  of  1866, 
ch.  156  ;  12  S.  L.  68,  and  1856,  ch.  226  [276]  ;  12  S.  L. 
142,  incorporating  the  New  Bedford  Street  R.  R.  Co., 
and  the  New  Bedford  and  Fairhaven  R.  Co. 

(June  23).     Ch.  403  ;  12  S.  L.  1062.     Substitutes  ch.  276  for 
ch.  226,  in  1870,  ch.  126  ;  12  S.  L.  929. 


NEW   BEDFORD  AND   FAIRHAVEN   STREET  RAILWAY  COMPANY, 

No.  2. 

1872— (Feb.  6).     Ch.  11 ;  Acts  and  Res.  17.     Original  charter. 
Location  in  New  Bedford  and  Fairhaven. 
62 


490  Street  Railroad  Companies. 


FALL    RIVER    STREET    RAILWAY    COMPANY. 

1873 — (March  27).     Ch.  120  ;  Acts  and  Res.  550.     Original  charter. 
Location  in  Fall  River. 


CAMPELLO,     NORTH    BRIDGEWATER    AND    HOLBROOK    STREET 
RAILWAY    COMPANY. 

1872— (April  29).     Ch.  284  ;  Acts  and  Res.  223.     Original  charter. 
Location  in  North  Bridsrewater  and  Holbrook. 


DUXBURY    RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1861— (April  6).     Ch.  147  ;  11  S.  L.  199.     Original  charter. 

Location  from  depot  of  Old  Colony  and  Fall  River  R.  R. 
Co.  in  Kingston  to  Duxbury. 


DUXBURY    STREET    RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

186G— (April  12).     Ch.  155  ;  12  S.  L.  67.     Original  charter. 

Location  from  depot  of  Old  Colony  and  Newport  R.  R..  in 
Kingston,  to  Duxbury. 


COHASSET    AND    SCITUATE    STREET    RAILWAY    COMPANY. 

1866^-(April  25).     Ch.  181 ;  12  S.  L.  87.     Original  charter. 

Location  from  depot  of  South  Shore  R.  R.,  in  Cohasset,  to 
Scituate  harbor  in  Scituate. 


FITCHBURG    STREET    RAILWAY    COMPANY. 

1873 — (April  2).     Ch.  150  ;  Acts  and  Res.  572.     Original  charter. 

Location  in  Fitchburg  from  Lunenburg  road  to  the  jail  in 
South  Fitchburg. 


WORCESTER    HORSE    RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1861— (April  6).     Ch.  148  ;  11  S.  L.  201.     Original  charter. 
Location  in  Worcester. 


Street  Railroad  Companies.  491 

1863— (Feb.  13).     Ch.  19  ;  11  S.  L.  340.     Time  extended. 

1864— (March  17).  Ch.  102  ;  11  S.  L.  511.  Extension  in  Worcester, 
and  increase  of  capital  stock. 

1866— (April  25).  Ch.  182  ;  12  S.  L.  87.  Issue  of  preferred  stock  ; 
authoritj"  to  sell,  mortgage  or  lease  road,  and  ratification 
of  mortgages  alread}'  made.  [Richardson  v.  Sibley,  11 
Allen  R.  65.] 

1867— (April  12).  Ch.  141 ;  12  S.  L.  242.  Worcester  Street  R.  Co. 
incorporated  for  the  purchase  of  the  Worcester  Horse 
R.  R. 

See  Worcester  Street  B.  Co. 


WORCESTER    STREET    RAILWAY    COMPANY. 

1867— (April  12).     Ch.  141 ;  12  S.  L.  242.     Original  charter. 

Incorporated  for  the  purchase  of  the  Worcester  Horse  R.  R. ; 
capital  stock  thereof;  power  to  sell,  lease  or  mortgage 
road-and  property. 

1869— (June  8).  Ch.  356  ;  12  S.  L.  796.  Provisions  for  determining 
whether  the  company  has  failed  to  provide  reasonable 
accommodations,  and  in  case  of  such  failure  being 
found,  a  receiver  to  be  appointed  and  sale  made,  and 
proceeds  distributed. 

1870— (May  9).  Ch.  233  ;  12  S.  L.  988.  Connection  of  the  Worces- 
ter and  Shrewsbury  Street  R.  with. 

1872— (March  19).  Ch.  106  ;  Acts  and  Res.  88.  Worcester  and 
Shrewsbury  Street  R.  Co.  may  connect  with. 

1873— (March  24).  Ch.  96  ;  Acts  and  Res.  539.  Streets  occupied 
by,  not  to  be  used  by  the  Worcester  and  Shrewsbury 
R.  R.  Co. 


WORCESTER  AND    SHREWSBURY    STREET    RAILWAY    COMPANY. 

1870— (May  9).     Ch.  233  ;  12  S.  L.  988.     Original  charter. 

Location  in  Worcester  and  Shrewsbury,  with  right  to  use 
a  dummy  engine  on  part  of  route ;  town  of  Shrewsbury 
may  subscribe  to  capital  stock  of. 


492  Street  Railroad  Companies. 

1872— (March  19).  Ch.  106;  Acts  and  Res.  88.  Charter  revived} 
connection  with  the  Worcester  Street  R. ;  extension  in 
Worcester ;  location  on  lands  of  the  Commonwealth 
prohibited. 

1873— (March  24).  Ch.  96;  Acts  and  Res.  539.  Authority,  when 
its  organization  is  complete,  with  the  consent  of  the 
board  of  aldermen,  to  locate  its  tracks  in  the  public 
streets  of  Worcester,  except  those  occupied  by  the 
Worcester  Street  R.  Co. ;  provision  as  to  motive  power. 


SPRINGFIELD    HORSE    RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1863— (March  30).     Ch.  121 ;  11  S.  L.  388.     Original  charter. 
Location  in  Springfield. 

1865— (Feb.  27).     Ch.  53  ;  11  S.  L.  629.     Time  extended. 


SPRINGFIELD    STREET    RAILWAY    COMPANY. 

1868— (March  16).     Ch.  63  ;  12  S.  L.  413.     Original  charter. 
Location  in  Springfield,  Chicopee  and  Longmeadow. 

1869— (March  26).     Ch.  113;  12  S.  L.  646.     Charter  renewed,  with 
reduction  of  capital  stock  and  extension  in  Springfield. 

1873— (April   2).      Ch.    149;    Acts   and   Res.    571.      Extension   in 
Springfield  from  State  street  to  Eastern  avenue. 


NORTHAMPTON  AND    WILLIAMSBURG    STREET    RAILWAY 

COMPANY. 

1865— (April  4).     Ch.  128  ;  11  S.  L.  660.     Original  charter. 
Location  from  Northampton  to  Williamsburg. 

1866— (April  25).     Ch.  183  ;  12  S.  L.  89.     Time  extended. 

1870— (Feb.  21).     Ch.  29  ;  12  S.  L.  881.     Reduction  of  capital  stock. 

1873— (Feb.  26).  Ch.  48  ;  Acts  and  Res.  512.  Name  changed  to 
the  Northampton  Street  R.  Co.,  and  authority  given  to 
reduce  capital  stock. 

See  Northampton  Street  R.  Co. 


Street  Railroad  Companies.  493 


NORTHAMPTON    STREET    RAILWAY    COMPANY. 

1873— (Feb.  26).  Ch.  48  ;  Acts  and  Res.  512.  Name  changed  from 
the  Northampton  and  Williamsburg  Street  R.  Co.,  and 
authority  given  to  reduce  capital  stock. 

See  Northampton  and  Williamsburg  Street  B.  Co. 


NORTHAMPTON,     HADLEY     AND     AMHERST     STREET     RAILWAY 

COMPANY. 

1867— (March  23).     Ch.  90  ;  12  S.  L.  213.     Original  charter. 
Location  from  Northampton  to  Amherst. 

1868— (March -20).     Ch.  78  ;  12  S.  L.  422.     Town  of  Hadley  may 
subscribe  to  the  capital  stock  of. 

(June  4).  Ch.  299;  12  S.  L.  545.  Reduction  of  capital 
stock ;  vote  upon  the  subscription  of  the  town  of  Had- 
ley ;  extension  of  time. 


WESTFLELD    STREET    RAILWAY    COMPANY. 

1868— (April  29).     Ch.  148  ;  12  S.  L.  462.     Original  charter. 

Location   from  Boston  and  Albany  R.  R.  to  Westfield 
village. 


ADDENDA. 


OLD    COLONY    RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1873— (May  29).     Ch.  324;  Acts  and  Res.   829.     May  change  its 
location  in  Provincetown. 

See  ante,  pp.  21-23. 


MILFORD    AND    WOONSOCKET    RAILROAD    COMPANY. 

1873— (April  22).  Ch.  218;  Acts  and  Res.  627,  §  1.  May  extend 
its  road  to  the  north  line  of  Rhode  Island,  in  Wrentham, 
also  to  the  west  line  of  Attleborough,  both  routes  to 
connect  with  other  railroads  to  be  built. 
§  2.  May  increase  capital  stock  by  1,000  shares. 
§§  3-7.  May  form  corporate  union  with  the  Rhode  Island  and 
Massachusetts  R.  R.  Co.,  a  Rhode  Island  corporation, 
with  provisions  for  effecting  such  union. 

See  ante,  pp.  133-135. 


RHODE    ISLAND  .  AND    MASSACHUSETS    RAILROAD    COMPANY. 
(A    RHODE    ISLAND    CORPORATION.) 

1873— (April  22).  Ch.  218  ;  Acts  and  Res.  627,  §§  3-7.  Corporate 
union  with  the  Milford  and  Woonsocket  R.  R.  Co. 
authorized,  with  provisions  for  effecting  the  same. 

See  Milford  and  Woonsocket  R.  R.  Co. 


EXETER    AND    SALISBURY    RAILWAY    COMPANY. 

1873— (April  7).     Ch.  170;  Acts  and  Res.  595.     Time  for  location 
and  construction  extended  to  April  27,  1874. 

See  ante,  pp.  173,  174. 


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